The Jesuit Missions : A Chronicle of the Cross in the Wilderness by Marquis
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"The Jesuit Missions: A Chronicle of the Cross in the Wilderness" by Thomas Guthrie Marquis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the efforts of Jesuit missionaries in Canada, detailing their struggles and achievements as they sought to convert Indigenous peoples and establish Christian communities in what was then the vast wilderness of New France. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the
arrival of the Recollet friars in Canada, who are depicted as the pioneers of this missionary work before the Jesuits take center stage. It describes the challenging environment they faced, including the lack of support from local traders, the diverse and often hostile Indigenous tribes, and the immense geographical obstacles they encountered. Key figures such as Father Le Caron and his efforts to connect with the Huron people are introduced. The chapter illustrates both the initial failures and the perseverance of these early missionaries, establishing a historical context that reflects the intersection of faith, culture, and colonial ambition as they endeavored to spread Christianity in a land teeming with complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marquis, Thomas Guthrie, 1864-1936 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953 |
| Editor | Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948 |
| Title | The Jesuit Missions : A Chronicle of the Cross in the Wilderness |
| Original Publication | Toronto : [s.n.], 1916 |
| Series Title | Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 04 |
| Credits | This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Jesuits -- Canada |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4388 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04388-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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