Western Missions And Missionaries : Legare Street Press : 9781022252387 : 1022252380 : 18 Jul 2023 : This collection of letters documents the travels and experiences of Reverend Pierre-Jean De Smet, a Jesuit missionary who worked among the Native American tribes of the western United States and Canada in the mid-19th century. De Smet's letters offer a vivid and intimate portrait of the cultures and traditions of the Native Americans, as well as insights into the challenges and rewards of missionary work. De Smet was an influential figure in the history of the American West, and his letters remain a valuable primary source for scholars and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or