The Padre On Horseback

The Padre On Horseback: A Sketch Of Eusebio Francisco Kino, Apostle To The Pimas is a book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton. It is a biography of Eusebio Francisco Kino, a Jesuit missionary who lived in the 17th century and worked with the Pima Native American tribe in what is now Arizona and Mexico. The book tells the story of Kino's life, from his early years in Europe to his travels and work in the New World. It explores his efforts to evangelize the Pima people and establish missions in the region, as well as his work as a cartographer and explorer. The book also delves into the challenges Kino faced in his work, including conflicts with other European powers and the difficulties of communicating with the Pima people. Throughout the book, Bolton presents Kino as a complex and fascinating figure, whose legacy continues to influence the history and culture of the American Southwest.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.