Publisher's Synopsis
Originally published in 1925, this historical work explores the little-known history of the L'Arbre Croche Mission, a Jesuit mission established among the Odawa people in what is now northern Michigan. The author, H. Bedford-Jones, draws on a range of primary sources to tell the fascinating story of this mission and the interactions between the French Jesuits and the indigenous peoples of the region. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Great Lakes region or the history of Christian missions in North America.
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