Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Bartolome de las Casas and the First Leaves of American Ecclesiastical History is a book written by Louis Anthony Dutto and published in 1902. The book is a biography of Bartolome de las Casas, a Spanish Dominican friar who was known for his defense of the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Americas during the Spanish colonization. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Bartolome de las Casas, from his early years in Spain to his arrival in the New World and his subsequent work as a missionary and advocate for the rights of the indigenous peoples. It also covers his role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas and his efforts to reform the Spanish colonial system.In addition to the biography of Bartolome de las Casas, the book also explores the early history of the Catholic Church in the Americas. It discusses the establishment of the first Catholic dioceses in the New World and the role of the Church in the Spanish colonization of the Americas.Overall, The Life of Bartolome de las Casas and the First Leaves of American Ecclesiastical History is a comprehensive and informative book that provides valuable insights into the life of one of the most important figures in the history of the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the early history of the Catholic Church in the New World.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.
