Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594 : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432576301 : 1432576305 : 01 Mar 2007 : Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594: Founder Of The First Permanent Jesuit Mission In North America is a book written by W. Eugene Shiels. The book is a biography of Gonzalo De Tapia, a Spanish Jesuit missionary who founded the first permanent Jesuit mission in North America in 1591. The book details the life and work of Gonzalo De Tapia, from his early years in Spain, to his journey to the New World, and his establishment of the mission in what is now known as Virginia. The author provides a historical account of the challenges and successes of the mission, as well as the interactions between the Jesuits and the Native American tribes in the area. The book also explores the religious and political context of the time, including the conflicts between the Catholic and Protestant powers in Europe. Overall, Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594: Founder Of The First Permanent Jesuit Mission In North America is a co