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The Canadian Martyrs

The Canadian Martyrs

Devine, E. J.

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Religious BiographiesCanadian HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162612150
ISBN13: 9781162612157
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Canadian Martyrs by E. J. Devine is a historical account of the lives and deaths of eight Jesuit missionaries who were martyred in Canada between 1642 and 1649. The book provides a detailed look at the Jesuit mission to the Huron and Iroquois peoples in what is now Ontario, Quebec, and New York State, and the sacrifices made by these brave men in the name of their faith. Devine describes the harsh living conditions, the dangers of disease and conflict with Native American tribes, and the ultimate persecution and martyrdom suffered by the Jesuits at the hands of the Iroquois. The book also explores the impact of the Jesuit mission on the Huron and Iroquois peoples, and the legacy of these martyrs in Canadian history and culture. The Canadian Martyrs is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Canada, Native American culture, or the history of the Catholic Church in North America.1923. Found in this volume are short biographies of the lives and sufferings of the Jesuit martyrs of early Canada. All the testimony of their beatification, given before the Apostolic Commission at Quebec reached Rome where it was being submitted to the scrutiny of the Sacred Congregation of Rites. Contents: Father John de Brebeuf; Father Gabriel Lalemant; Father Anthony Daniel; Father Charles Garnier; Father Noel Chabanel; Father Isaac Jogues; Ren����� Goupil; John de la Lande. Illustrated.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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