Padre Kino: Memorable Events In The Life And Times Of The Immortal Priest-Colonizer Of The Southwest (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258047641)

Padre Kino: Memorable Events In The Life And Times Of The Immortal Priest-Colonizer Of The Southwest is a historical non-fiction book written by Ted DeGrazia. The book tells the story of Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, a Jesuit missionary who is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the American Southwest. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Kino's life and work, including his early years in Europe, his journey to the New World, his missionary work among the indigenous people of the Southwest, and his efforts to establish settlements and missions in the region. DeGrazia's writing style is engaging and informative, and he draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Kino and his times. The book is also illustrated with a number of photographs and illustrations, which help to bring Kino's story to life. Overall, Padre Kino: Memorable Events In The Life And Times Of The Immortal Priest-Colonizer Of The Southwest is a fascinating and well-researched book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest, the Catholic Church, or the lives of remarkable individuals who have made a lasting impact on the world.Additional Contributors Include Thomas Hart Benton, Raymond Carlson And Ross Santee.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: Ted DeGrazia
ISBN-10: 1258047640
ISBN-13: 9781258047641
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2011
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d