02368cam a22003493u 4500 4388 UtSlPG 20260610133125.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Marquis, Thomas Guthrie, 1864-1936 The Jesuit Missions : A Chronicle of the Cross in the Wilderness Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 04 Release date is 2003-08-01 This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan "The Jesuit Missions: A Chronicle of the Cross in the Wilderness" by Thomas Guthrie Marquis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the efforts of Jesuit missionaries in Canada, detailing their struggles and achievements as they sought to convert Indigenous peoples and establish Christian communities in what was then the vast wilderness of New France. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the arrival of the Recollet friars in Canada, who are depicted as the pioneers of this missionary work before the Jesuits take center stage. It describes the challenging environment they faced, including the lack of support from local traders, the diverse and often hostile Indigenous tribes, and the immense geographical obstacles they encountered. Key figures such as Father Le Caron and his efforts to connect with the Huron people are introduced. The chapter illustrates both the initial failures and the perseverance of these early missionaries, establishing a historical context that reflects the intersection of faith, culture, and colonial ambition as they endeavored to spread Christianity in a land teeming with complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Toronto: s.n., 1916 Jesuits -- Canada Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953 Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948 Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 04 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4388 46434 46434