Footprints On The Frontier: A History Of The Sisters Of Saint Joseph Concordia, Kansas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163163047)

""Footprints on the Frontier: A History of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Concordia, Kansas"" is a comprehensive account of the pioneering work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Concordia, Kansas. The book is written by M. Evangeline Thomas, a former member of the order, and covers the history of the order from its founding in France in 1650 to its arrival in Kansas in 1883. The book describes the challenges faced by the Sisters as they established schools, hospitals, and other institutions in the frontier town of Concordia, and how they adapted to the changing needs of the community over the years. The book also explores the spiritual and social aspects of the Sisters' work, and their role in shaping the culture and identity of the region. With its detailed research, engaging storytelling, and rich illustrations, ""Footprints on the Frontier"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the development of the American West.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: M. Evangeline Thomas
ISBN-10: 116316304X
ISBN-13: 9781163163047
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d