The Catholic Church In Colonial Days

""The Catholic Church In Colonial Days"" by John Gilmary Shea is a historical account of the Catholic Church's presence and influence in the thirteen colonies, the Ottawa and Illinois Country, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona from 1521 to 1763. The book explores the challenges and triumphs of the Church during the colonial period, including the establishment of missions, the conversion of Native Americans, and the interactions between the Church and colonial authorities. Shea draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official records to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of the Church's role in shaping colonial society. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in America and the impact of religion on colonial life.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.