Giant Of The Western Trail
The Life Of Father Peter de Smet
Item Number: 2908
Fr. Michael McHugh, S.J.
Illustrated by Charles L. Dougherty
(Imprimatur 1958). This is the story of the missionary experiences of Fr. de Smet among the American Indians from 1838 to 1875. Includes all the exciting and history making stories of Indian conversions, Indian wars, natural dangers, hunger, torture, gold discoveries, peace-making, the Civil War, etc., including Custer’s last stand. Everyone will enjoy this book but it is especially interesting to students from about the 5th grade through Jr. High.
Printed on 60 lb. cream paper, sturdy sewn signatures, gold embossed hardcover, 185 pages.
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