Publisher's Synopsis
The Padre On Horseback: A Sketch Of Eusebio Francisco Kino, Apostle To The Pimas is a biographical book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton. The book is about the life and work of Eusebio Francisco Kino, a Jesuit missionary who lived in the 17th century and worked among the Pima Indians in the present-day southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The book provides a detailed account of Kino's life, including his early years in Europe, his journey to the New World, and his work among the Pima Indians. The author describes Kino's efforts to establish missions, build churches, and spread Christianity among the indigenous population. The book also explores Kino's contributions to science and cartography. Kino was a skilled astronomer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the geography of the region. The author discusses Kino's work in mapping the area, including his exploration of the Colorado River and his discovery of the Gila River. Overall, The Padre On Horseback: A Sketch Of Eusebio Francisco Kino, Apostle To The Pimas is a comprehensive and engaging biography of an important historical figure. It provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering missionary and scientist who played a significant role in the history of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.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.
