Sons of France A Forgotten Influence on New Zealand History Mary Catherine Goulter HB medium Size 1957 First Edition 218 pages brilliant overall condition, Note Top front cover page cut off, With Chipped worn scuffed DW cover although cover rubbed, marked, bumped shelf wear, secondhand book, pre-loved, book. The story of seven French priests who came to New Zealand as missionaries from 1838 onwards, A field of history hitherto unrecognised leaven in the national character. Here the historical figures come to life their weaknesses, all their lovable personal qualities, their invincible courage, and their sense of dedication. Impassable mountains, wast plains without landmark, Seven of the many French Priests who came to New Zealand from late 1830's onward to bring Catholicism to the Maori people and then by dint to circumstances, to minister to the infant and scattered white settlements of the antipodes. They gave something to the fibre of this country. They were a minority and often wrote in French and they were reticent men. Contents: Louis Servant SM 1807-1860, Jean Baptiste Petitjean SM 1810-1876, Antoine Marie Garin SM 1810-1889, John Forest SM 1813-1884, Delphin Moreau SM 1813-1883, Jean Baptiste Chataigner SM 1821-1901, Claude Cognet SM 1858-1912 illustrated

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