Publisher's Synopsis
Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594: Founder Of The First Permanent Jesuit Mission In North America is a historical book written by W. Eugene Shiels. The book tells the story of Gonzalo De Tapia, a Spanish Jesuit priest who founded the first permanent Jesuit mission in North America in 1591. The book begins with a brief introduction to Gonzalo De Tapia and his early life in Spain. It then goes on to describe his journey to the New World and his experiences in Mexico before he arrived in what is now known as Maryland. The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the conflicts between the Spanish and English colonies.The main focus of the book is on Gonzalo De Tapia's efforts to establish a Jesuit mission in the Chesapeake Bay region. The author details the challenges he faced, including language barriers, cultural differences, and resistance from the local Native American tribes. Despite these obstacles, Gonzalo De Tapia was able to establish a successful mission that lasted for several years.Throughout the book, the author provides historical context and background information to help readers understand the significance of Gonzalo De Tapia's mission. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the locations and events described in the text.Overall, Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594: Founder Of The First Permanent Jesuit Mission In North America is a fascinating historical account that sheds light on an important period in North American history. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of religion, colonization, or Native American cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
