Indian and White in the Northwest: : A History of Catholicity in Montana

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Indian and White in the Northwest: : A History of Catholicity in Montana:
$150.00

Indian and White in the North West: A History ofCatholicity in Montana. by L.B.Palladino, S.J. with and introduction by theRight Reverend John B. Brondell, First Bishop of Helena. Illustrated withcopious photogravures. Baltimore: John Murphy Co. 1894. 409 pages plus dozens of images and a color map of Montana.Wide ranging account of the history of the Catholic faith in Montana, including the work of Father P.J. De Smet, S.J., the participation of United States Senator George G.Vest.Describes the history of the Church in dealing with the Flathead, Blackfoot, Piegan, and Crow peoples. Also deals with the development of European settlements, the involvement of religious orders including theSister of Providence (Montreal), Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and the Jesuits. Chronicles the establishment of the diocese at Helena. A rare glimpse into thehistory of Montana.