The Jesuits In Old Oregon 1840-1940: A Sketch Of Jesuit Activities In The Pacific Northwest

By William N Bischoff

Book Overview

""The Jesuits in Old Oregon 1840-1940: A Sketch of Jesuit Activities in the Pacific Northwest"" by William N. Bischoff is a historical account of the Jesuit presence in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers the period from 1840, when the first Jesuit missionaries arrived in Oregon, to 1940, when the Society of Jesus celebrated its centennial in the region.The book provides a detailed examination of the Jesuits' efforts to establish missions and schools in the region, as well as their interactions with the Native American tribes who lived there. The author explores the challenges and successes of the Jesuits' work, including their efforts to convert the indigenous people to Christianity and their role in the development of the region's educational and cultural institutions.In addition to its historical content, the book also offers insights into the Jesuits' approach to missionary work and their role in the broader context of American religious and cultural history. Overall, ""The Jesuits in Old Oregon 1840-1940"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Jesuits' impact on the Pacific Northwest region and their contribution to the history of the United States.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: 1163168629
• ISBN13: 9781163168622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"