Publisher's Synopsis
Life, Letters and Travels of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, 1801-1873 V1 (1904) is a biographical work written by Hiram Martin Chittenden. The book tells the story of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, a Jesuit missionary who traveled extensively throughout the American West in the 19th century. De Smet was born in Belgium in 1801 and became a priest at a young age. He was sent to the United States in 1821 and spent the rest of his life traveling and ministering to Native American tribes. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods of De Smet's life. It begins with his early years in Belgium and his decision to become a priest. The book then follows De Smet as he travels to the United States and begins his work as a missionary. The author describes De Smet's interactions with various Native American tribes, including the Sioux, Blackfeet, and Flatheads. Throughout the book, Chittenden draws on De Smet's personal letters and journals to provide a detailed account of his travels and experiences. The author also includes several illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places De Smet visited. Overall, Life, Letters and Travels of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, 1801-1873 V1 (1904) is a comprehensive biography of an important figure in the history of the American West. It provides readers with a fascinating look at the life and work of a Jesuit missionary who dedicated his life to serving others.Part 1, The Potawatomi Mission, 1838-1839; Part 2, The Flathead Mission. This Book Is In English.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.
