The Apostle Of Alaska: Life Of The Most Reverend Charles John Seghers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163135709)

""The Apostle of Alaska: Life of the Most Reverend Charles John Seghers"" is a biography written by Mildred Mary. The book tells the story of the life of Charles John Seghers, who was a Catholic bishop and missionary in Alaska during the late 19th century. Seghers was born in Belgium and came to America as a young man to pursue his religious vocation. He was sent to Alaska in 1877, where he spent the next 20 years working tirelessly to spread the Catholic faith and provide comfort and aid to the native Alaskan people. The book details Seghers' many accomplishments, including the establishment of schools and hospitals, the construction of churches and missions, and his efforts to protect the rights and dignity of the indigenous people. The book also explores the challenges that Seghers faced during his time in Alaska, including harsh weather conditions, isolation, and opposition from non-Catholic groups. Overall, ""The Apostle of Alaska"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's dedication to his faith and his mission to serve others.""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 Mildred
ISBN-10: 1163135704
ISBN-13: 9781163135709
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d