The Apostle Of The Ardennes (1899)
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ISBN10: 1164009559
ISBN13: 9781164009559
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164009559
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Apostle of the Ardennes is a historical novel written by Lady Lindsay and published in 1899. The book is set in the Ardennes region of France during the 16th century and tells the story of a young priest named Father Gaspard de la Nuit. Father Gaspard is a devout and passionate man who is determined to bring the Catholic faith to the people of the Ardennes, who have been largely untouched by the Reformation.As Father Gaspard travels through the region, he encounters many challenges and obstacles, including resistance from the local nobility and the harsh realities of life in the rugged Ardennes landscape. Despite these challenges, Father Gaspard remains steadfast in his mission and works tirelessly to spread the word of God to the people he meets.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in 16th century France, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the religious and political tensions of the time. Lady Lindsay's writing is engaging and immersive, drawing the reader into the world of the Ardennes and the struggles of Father Gaspard.Overall, The Apostle of the Ardennes is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the life of a remarkable man of faith.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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