Opening Chapter Of American Missionary History

Bartholomew de las Casas is one of the most important figures in the history of American missionary work. In this book, Antoine Touron, Pierrefrançoisxavier de Charlevoix, and Washington Irving provide a detailed account of his life and work, including his tireless efforts to protect the rights of indigenous peoples in Latin America. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of missionary work or cross-cultural encounters.

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