The Padre On Horseback

""The Padre On Horseback: A Sketch Of Eusebio Francisco Kino, Apostle To The Pimas"" is a non-fiction book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Eusebio Francisco Kino, a Jesuit missionary who was known for his efforts to evangelize the Pima Indians in the 17th century. The book chronicles Kino's journey from his birthplace in Italy to his arrival in Mexico, where he began his mission to convert the native population to Christianity. The author describes Kino's travels on horseback throughout the region, his interactions with the Pima Indians, and his efforts to establish missions and build churches. The book also explores Kino's contributions to science, including his mapping of the region and his observations of the local flora and fauna. Overall, ""The Padre On Horseback"" provides a fascinating look at the life and work of a remarkable historical figure who played a significant role in the evangelization of the Americas.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.