Death Comes for the Archbishop (Magill Book Reviews)
At a glance:
- Author: Willa Cather
- First Published: 1927
- Type of Work: Historical Novel
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction, Character study
- Subjects: Nineteenth century, Missions or missionaries, Religion, Southwest, Catholics or Catholic Church, Mexico or Mexicans, Clergy, Priests, Deserts, Frontier or pioneer life, Religious life, Cathedrals
- Locales: Canada, Arizona, New Mexico, Southwest (U.S.)
After 300 years of neglect, the Catholic church decides in 1848 to reclaim the mission churches of New Mexico and Arizona. When Father Latour and Father Joseph arrive, they find rebellious priests, resentful Indians, and many humble faithful. Their mission is to bring this vast diocese, eventually including Colorado, securely into the Church.
The French priests feel lost in the desert Southwest, yet they make themselves welcome by good works and by the simplicity of their faith. They gain the confidence of various Indian tribes that live in tension with more recent settlers. They...
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