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Father Francis M. Craft, Missionary to the Sioux
Thomas W. Foley
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Paperback. Of all the western frontier figures who played a role in the lives of the Sioux, perhaps none was more intriguing, eccentric, or controversial than Father Francis M Craft (1852-1920). This account examines his key role in Sioux and missionary history, his dedication to Indian causes, and his lifelong struggle against stereotypes and prejudice. Num Pages: 198 pages, Illus., maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HRCX7; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
Of all the western frontier figures who played a role in the lives of the Sioux, perhaps none was more intriguing, eccentric, or controversial than Father Francis M. Craft (1852–1920). Both fearless and compassionate, Father Craft ministered to the Sioux for two decades during the turbulent years after Sitting Bull surrendered at Fort Buford in 1881. After recovering from a severe injury at Wounded Knee in 1890, he struggled to found an Indian order of nuns and railed against government policies that, he contended, encouraged the corruption and degradation of Indians.
Of all the western frontier figures who played a role in the lives of the Sioux, perhaps none was more intriguing, eccentric, or controversial than Father Francis M. Craft (1852–1920). Both fearless and compassionate, Father Craft ministered to the Sioux for two decades during the turbulent years after Sitting Bull surrendered at Fort Buford in 1881. After recovering from a severe injury at Wounded Knee in 1890, he struggled to found an Indian order of nuns and railed against government policies that, he contended, encouraged the corruption and degradation of Indians.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
Number of Pages
198
Place of Publication
Nebraska, United States
ISBN
9780803269255
SKU
V9780803269255
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About Thomas W. Foley
Thomas W. Foley is a retired labor-personnel executive. He began transcribing Father Craft's journals in the 1960s. Following retirement in the 1990s, Foley and his wife retraced Father Craft's footsteps and conducted research in monasteries and archives from the Dakotas to Rome.
Reviews for Father Francis M. Craft, Missionary to the Sioux
"The book is well written, thoroughly researched, nicely illustrated, and easily accessible to non-experts in the field." American Nineteenth Century History "Foley's biography of the irascible and irrepressible Craft is well worth the read." Catholic Historical Review "So compelling is Foley's larger-than-life portrait that readers may wish to see it brought to the movie screen." Great Plains Quarterly "A good ... Read more