Saint Among Savages: The Life Of Isaac Jogues

""Saint Among Savages: The Life of Isaac Jogues"" is a biography of the French Jesuit missionary, Isaac Jogues, written by Francis Talbot. The book chronicles Jogues' life, from his early years in France to his missionary work in North America among the Huron and Iroquois tribes. Jogues' dedication to his faith and his bravery in the face of danger are highlighted throughout the book, as he endures torture and captivity at the hands of the Iroquois. Talbot also explores the historical context of Jogues' work, including the French colonization of North America and the conflicts between European settlers and indigenous peoples. Overall, ""Saint Among Savages"" offers a detailed and inspiring account of one man's commitment to his faith and his mission to spread it to others, even in the face of great adversity.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: Francis Talbot
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d
ISBN: 9781164513094

This title is not returnable