This Vision book for youth 9 - 15 years old tells the thrilling story of one of America's greatest missionaries who came down from Canada with explorer Louis Joliet to explore the mighty Mississippi River, the "great river" bordered by Indian tribes who killed white men on sight. Of the few who had dared explore this immense waterway, none had lived to return and report where it emptied. If he could travel to the mouth of the "great river," Fr. Marquette hoped to obtain new lands for France and new souls for Jesus Christ. ...
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This Vision book for youth 9 - 15 years old tells the thrilling story of one of America's greatest missionaries who came down from Canada with explorer Louis Joliet to explore the mighty Mississippi River, the "great river" bordered by Indian tribes who killed white men on sight. Of the few who had dared explore this immense waterway, none had lived to return and report where it emptied. If he could travel to the mouth of the "great river," Fr. Marquette hoped to obtain new lands for France and new souls for Jesus Christ. He braved the dangers of tomahawks and tortures to bring the Word of God to the Indians of the New World. Rapids, floods, Indian superstitions, tribal warfare - these are only a few of the obstacles Father Marquette and Louis Joliet encountered in trying to meet their challenge. Illustrated.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 139 p. Contains: Illustrations. Vision Books. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Near-Fine in VG+ jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Pub by Farrar, Straus & Cudahy--Vision, 1955, stated 1st Printing. NOT exLib. Near-Fine cond. hardcover w/ VG+ price-clipped pict dustjacket now in clear protective cover. Red cloth over bds w/ black pict dec on front cover, & black framing & lettering on spine. Maps eps. P/O's signature very neatly along top of ffep, o/w book is unmarked. Complete & intact. Lightest of edgewear to bright & colorful dustjacket. 188pp + 2pp. Square, straight, tight, bright & clean except as noted, overall NF/VG+ condition. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.
