The Cross-Bearers Of The Saguenay (1920)

By William Richard Harris

Book Overview

The Cross-Bearers Of The Saguenay is a historical fiction novel written by Richard William Harris and first published in 1920. The story is set in the early 17th century in the Saguenay region of Quebec, Canada. The novel follows the lives of two Jesuit missionaries, Father Paul Le Jeune and Father Charles Lalemant, as they attempt to convert the indigenous people of the region to Christianity.The novel explores the challenges faced by the missionaries as they navigate the cultural differences between the French and the indigenous people, as well as the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Saguenay region. The novel also delves into the personal struggles of the missionaries as they grapple with their own faith and the difficulties of their mission.The Cross-Bearers Of The Saguenay is a vivid and compelling portrayal of a pivotal moment in Canadian history, as the French and the indigenous people of the region clashed and struggled to find common ground. The novel is a powerful exploration of faith, culture, and the human spirit, and remains a classic of Canadian literature to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167046188
• ISBN13: 9781167046186
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"