The Song Of The Tekakwitha: The Lily Of The Mohawks - Hardcover

by Robert E. Holland (Author), LeRoy H. Appleton (Illustrator)

The Song of the Tekakwitha: The Lily of the Mohawks is a book written by Robert E. Holland. It is a biography of Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American woman who lived in the 17th century and is known as the Lily of the Mohawks. The book tells the story of Kateri's life, from her birth to her death, and her journey to becoming a Catholic saint. It explores her experiences as a Mohawk woman living in a time of conflict between European settlers and Native Americans, and her struggles to reconcile her traditional beliefs with the teachings of Christianity. The book also delves into the spiritual significance of Kateri's life and her enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and inspiration for Native American communities. Overall, The Song of the Tekakwitha is a compelling and insightful account of a remarkable woman and her impact on history and culture.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.