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Adventures Perilous: Being The Story Of That Faithful And Courageous Priest Of God, Father John Gerard (1919)

Adventures Perilous: Being The Story Of That Faithful And Courageous Priest Of God, Father John Gerard (1919)

Wilmot-Buxton, E. M.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresReligious BiographiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 143651620X
ISBN13: 9781436516204
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Adventures Perilous is a historical novel that tells the story of Father John Gerard, a Catholic priest who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England. The book, written by E.M. Wilmot-Buxton and first published in 1919, is based on the true story of Gerard's life and his struggles to practice his faith in a time when Catholics were persecuted and punished for their beliefs.The novel follows Gerard's journey from his early days as a student in Rome, through his return to England as a priest, and his experiences hiding from the authorities and ministering to the Catholic faithful. Despite the dangers he faced, Gerard remained steadfast in his faith and was known for his courage and resourcefulness.Throughout the book, readers are transported back to a time of political and religious turmoil in England, where Catholics were seen as a threat to the Protestant establishment. The author vividly portrays the harsh realities of life for Catholics during this period, including the threat of imprisonment, torture, and execution.Adventures Perilous is a gripping tale of faith, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the strength of religious conviction.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.

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