Publisher's Synopsis
""Glory of the Mohawks: The Life of the Venerable Catherine Tekakwitha"" by Edward Lecompte is a biography of Catherine Tekakwitha, a Native American woman who lived in the 17th century. Catherine was born in what is now New York state and was a member of the Mohawk tribe. She was orphaned at a young age and suffered from smallpox, which left her with scars on her face. Despite these challenges, Catherine was known for her piety and devotion to the Catholic faith. She was baptized by a Jesuit missionary and became a Christian, which caused tension with her tribe who were not accepting of Christianity. Catherine eventually left her tribe and moved to a Jesuit mission where she lived a life of prayer and devotion. She died at the young age of 24 and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Lecompte's book provides a detailed account of Catherine's life and explores the cultural and historical context in which she lived. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history, Catholicism, or the lives of saints.Set In The 1700'S, This Is An Account Of The Short But Fulfilling Life Of Kateri Tekakwitha, A Simple Mohawk Maiden Who Became A Christian, Took A Vow Of Perpetual Virginity, And Spent Her Last Years In A Catholic Mission.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.
