Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594 Founder Of The First Permanent Jesuit Mission In North America

""Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594: Founder Of The First Permanent Jesuit Mission In North America"" is a book written by W. Eugene Shiels. The book tells the story of Gonzalo De Tapia, a Spanish Jesuit priest who founded the first permanent Jesuit mission in North America in 1585. The book details Tapia's life, including his early years in Spain, his journey to the New World, and his interactions with the indigenous peoples of the region. The book also explores the political and religious climate of the time, including the conflict between the Spanish and the French, and the role of the Jesuits in the colonization of the Americas. Through extensive research and analysis, Shiels provides a comprehensive account of Tapia's life and legacy, shedding new light on the early history of North America and the role of the Jesuits in shaping it. Overall, ""Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of North America, the Jesuits, or colonialism in general.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.