The Life Of Father De Smet, SJ - Apostle Of The Rocky Mountains
Discover the remarkable life of Fr. Pierre De Smet, SJ, through "The Life Of Father De Smet, SJ - Apostle Of The Rocky Mountains." Revered by American Indians, this Jesuit priest played a pivotal role in mid-19th century treaty negotiations, proving more influential than entire armies. Authored by Rev. Fr. E. Laveille, S.J., this captivating 432-page paperback reveals De Smet's profound impact on U.S. history.
- Fr. Pierre De Smet is mentioned in U.S. history books almost as a footnote, but he was much more than that
- He was "more powerful than an army" at a huge treaty conference of U.S. officials and the Western Indian nations
What a story! Fr. Pierre De Smet (1801-1873) is mentioned in U.S. history books almost as a footnote, but there was in the mid-19th century America no single person the American Indians trusted as they did this Jesuit Priest. He was "more powerful than an army" at a huge treaty conference of U.S. officials and the Western Indian nations near Laramie in 1851, and he was the chief negotiator at another, with the Sioux, in 1868.
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