Publisher's Synopsis
One of the Jesuits! Alexis Clerc, Sailor and Martyr is a biographical book written by Charles Daniel in 1879. The book tells the story of Alexis Clerc, a Jesuit priest who was also a sailor and a missionary. Clerc was born in France in 1840 and joined the Jesuit order in 1860. He was sent to the United States where he worked as a teacher before becoming a sailor and traveling to various parts of the world.Clerc's mission was to spread Christianity and he did so by preaching and teaching in different countries. He sailed to Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile, among other places. He also worked as a chaplain on board several ships, where he ministered to the sailors.However, Clerc's mission came to an end in 1867 when he was captured by the Mapuche people in Chile. The Mapuche were a fierce indigenous tribe who were resisting the Spanish colonization of their land. Clerc was accused of being a spy for the Spanish and was tortured and eventually killed.The book is a tribute to Clerc's life and work, and it provides a detailed account of his travels, his work as a sailor and a missionary, and his martyrdom. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Jesuit order, or the exploration of the Americas.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.
