Father Marquette (1902)

Father Marquette is a historical biography written by Reuben Gold Thwaites in 1902. The book tells the story of French Jesuit missionary, Father Jacques Marquette, who travelled extensively throughout the Great Lakes region of North America in the 17th century. Thwaites provides a detailed account of Marquette's life, including his early years in France, his arrival in Quebec, and his interactions with Native American tribes in the Midwest. The book also explores Marquette's role in the exploration of the Mississippi River, and his efforts to establish missions in the region. Thwaites draws on a variety of primary sources, including Marquette's own journals, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this important historical figure. Father Marquette is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America, the Jesuit missionary movement, or the exploration of the Great Lakes region.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.