With Sword And Crucifix : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163978078 : 1163978078 : 10 Sep 2010 : With Sword and Crucifix is a historical adventure novel written by Edward S. Van Zile and published in 1900. The book follows the story of Count Louis de Sancerre, a French nobleman and companion of Sieur de La Salle, as he embarks on a perilous journey down the Lower Mississippi River in the late 17th century. As they travel deeper into the wilderness, Count de Sancerre and his comrades encounter a variety of challenges, including hostile Native American tribes, treacherous terrain, and deadly diseases. Along the way, they also discover a mysterious and ancient civilization, which holds the key to the fate of their expedition. With Sword and Crucifix is a thrilling tale of adventure and exploration, set against the backdrop of the early colonial period in North America. It offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of the hardships and dangers faced by the early European explorers, as well as a fasc