Mission Journal by Dominique du Ranquet, S. J. from 1852 to 1877

As compiled by Francois Maynard, S. J. (1868-1956)
Translated to English by William Lonc S.J., and Shelley Pearen (2013)

This volume is part of the series, Early Jesuit Missions in Canada. Its focus is on the Northern Great Lakes region of Ontario.

Father Dominique du Ranquet, a Jesuit born in 1813 in Chalus, France, arrived in Canada on May 31, 1842. later serving in missions of Northern Great Lakes region of Ontario. This is a translated edition of the 'copy' of the original diaries of Ranquet as published by Maynard in French, then later translated into English by William Lonc S.J., and Shelley Pearen for this 2013 edition. 

A captivating view of mid 19th century Northern Ontario, recorded and presented in chronological order, each chapter containing a calendar year.   The book includes a comprehensive index. 

Table of Contents include:

• Preface
• Maps
• 25 Chapters by year: 1852 to 1877
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Index

Details:

416 pages
7 3/4 X 10 5/8"
Maps
Index
Softcover - perfect bound
Published by William Lonc S.J.,, Toronto, 2013  ISBN 928-1-927597-01-9

Printed in Canada by Hammerburg Productions, Toronto