The American Martyrs: The Story of the Eight Jesuit Martyrs in North America

by John A. O'Brien

Book Overview

The American Martyrs: The Story Of The Eight Jesuit Martyrs In North America by John A. O'Brien is a historical account of the lives and deaths of eight Jesuit missionaries who were martyred in North America during the 17th century. The book begins with an introduction to the Jesuit order and their mission to spread Christianity to the New World. It then goes on to describe the lives of the eight martyrs, including their backgrounds, motivations for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258041510
• ISBN13: 9781258041519
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"