Father de Smet: Pioneer Priest of the Rockies

""Father De Smet: Pioneer Priest Of The Rockies"" is a biographical book written by Helene Magaret. The book tells the story of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, a Belgian Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization of the American West during the 19th century. The book covers De Smet's early life in Belgium, his journey to America, and his travels throughout the Rockies, where he established missions and converted many Native American tribes to Christianity. The book also explores De Smet's interactions with prominent figures of the time, such as Brigham Young and President Abraham Lincoln. The book provides a detailed account of De Smet's life and work, highlighting his dedication to his faith and his tireless efforts to spread the gospel. Overall, ""Father De Smet: Pioneer Priest Of The Rockies"" is a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the role of religion in shaping it.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.