St. Francis Solanus: Apostle To America (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258262495)

St. Francis Solanus: Apostle to America is a biographical account of the life and work of St. Francis Solanus, a Franciscan missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel in South America during the 16th century. Written by Fanchon Royer, the book provides a comprehensive overview of St. Francis Solanus' life, from his early years in Spain to his arrival in Peru and subsequent travels throughout the continent. The book explores St. Francis Solanus' deep faith and commitment to his mission, as well as his struggles and challenges in navigating the cultural and linguistic differences he encountered in his travels. Through vivid descriptions and anecdotes, the author brings to life the people and places St. Francis Solanus encountered on his journey, as well as the impact he had on the communities he served. In addition to chronicling St. Francis Solanus' life, the book also delves into the broader historical context of his time, including the political and social upheavals of the era and the role of the Catholic Church in the colonization of the Americas. Overall, St. Francis Solanus: Apostle to America is a compelling and informative account of a remarkable individual and his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the New World.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: Fanchon Royer
ISBN-10: 1258262495
ISBN-13: 9781258262495
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2012
Pages: 218
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d