Saint Among Savages: The Life Of Isaac Jogues

By Francis Talbot

Book Overview

""Saint Among Savages: The Life of Isaac Jogues"" is a biography written by Francis Talbot that tells the story of the Jesuit missionary, Isaac Jogues. Jogues was a Frenchman who traveled to North America in the 17th century to evangelize the Native American populations. He faced many challenges and dangers, including capture and torture by the Iroquois, but he remained committed to his mission and his faith. The book explores Jogues' life, his experiences with the Native Americans, and his eventual martyrdom. It also provides historical context for the time period and the interactions between the French, the Native Americans, and the English. Overall, ""Saint Among Savages"" is a detailed and inspiring account of one man's dedication to his beliefs and his mission.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432535765
• ISBN13: 9781432535766
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"