Crusading Along Sioux Trails: A History Of The Catholic Missions Of South Dakota (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164505686)

Crusading Along Sioux Trails: A History Of The Catholic Missions Of South Dakota is a comprehensive account of the Catholic missions established in South Dakota, USA, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is authored by Mary Claudia Duratschek and provides a detailed narrative of the efforts made by Catholic missionaries to spread their faith among the Sioux tribes of the region.The book begins with an overview of the early history of the region and the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries. It then goes on to describe the challenges faced by the missionaries, including the language barrier, cultural differences, and the hostility of some Sioux tribes. The book also explores the role of the Catholic Church in the assimilation of the Sioux into mainstream American society.Crusading Along Sioux Trails is based on extensive research and contains numerous primary sources, including letters, journals, and other documents from the missionaries themselves. The book is written in a clear and engaging style and is accessible to both scholars and general readers.Overall, Crusading Along Sioux Trails is a valuable contribution to the history of the Catholic Church in South Dakota and provides a fascinating insight into the efforts made by Catholic missionaries to spread their faith among the Sioux tribes.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.

Author: Mary Claudia Duratschek
ISBN-10: 1164505688
ISBN-13: 9781164505686
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d