L' Rouquette, Louis-Frédéric 1884-1926 creator Dubois, Louis-Ernest 1856-1929 Rossum, Willem van 1854-1932 text utu 2023 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "L'épopée blanche" by Louis-Frédéric Rouquette is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the profound journeys and sacrifices of French missionaries, specifically the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, who ventured into the harsh Canadian wilderness to spread Christianity among Indigenous peoples. The narrative is rich in detail, paying homage to these noble figures who abandoned worldly comforts to dedicate their lives to faith and charity. The opening of the book introduces us to the author’s journey across Canada, detailing the landscapes and the challenges faced by those who sought to bring the Gospel to remote regions. Rouquette paints a vivid picture of the arduous conditions and the resilient spirit of the missionaries, particularly highlighting Mgr Grouard and the community of Oblates. He portrays the profound impact of these religious figures on local Indigenous tribes, emphasizing their commitment to care, civilization, and spiritual enlightenment amidst the stark and unforgiving environment of Northern Alberta. As the author reflects on their efforts, the reader is drawn into a narrative that values faith, sacrifice, and the human spirit’s capacity for compassion in the face of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-05-19 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) Originally published: France: J. Ferenczi et fils, 1926 Catholic Church -- Missions -- Canada Northwest Territories -- Description and travel BX F1001 France: J. Ferenczi et fils, 1926 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k810047 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70801 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k810047 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70801 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134634.0 70801