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100 1 _aRouquette, Louis-Frédéric,
_d1884-1926
245 1 2 _aL'épopée blanche
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-19
508 _aLaurent 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))
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cFrance: J. Ferenczi et fils, 1926
653 _aCatholic Church -- Missions -- Canada
653 _aNorthwest Territories -- Description and travel
700 1 _aDubois, Louis-Ernest,
_d1856-1929
700 1 _aRossum, Willem van,
_d1854-1932
856 4 _uhttps://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k810047
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70801
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