Priest on Horseback-Father Farmer: 1720-1786
Eva K. Betz
Read by Maria Therese
A historical novel for children, which tells the story of several months in the life of the then famous Father Farmer, as he traveled a Mass circuit in Pre-Revolutionary, Colonial America. He faced much danger and and adventure, in order to provide the Mass and the Sacraments to Catholics who had not seen a priest in years.
Father Farmer was a real life missionary priest during the 1700’s in what is now New England. In 1779 he was appointed as one of the first trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. He also had a reputation as a philosopher and astronomer in his time, and was a member of the American Philosophical Society. (Introduction by Maria Therese)
This recording was read from a hard copy; no online text was available at the time. (3 hr 20 min)
Chapters
| 01 - Father Farmer Meets Sebastian | 16:19 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 02 - Cave In! | 7:38 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 03 - Rescue | 10:49 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 04 - Shelter for the Night | 16:42 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 05 - "Someone Is in Trouble | 13:16 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 06 - The Good Samartan | 16:51 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 07 - "Face Things As They Are" | 14:15 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 08 - Greta Makes a Decision | 14:28 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 09 - April Storm | 17:50 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 10 - Snapped Cable | 17:47 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 11 - The Seining Net | 15:26 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 12 - The Little Tin Box | 11:21 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 13 - "Sebastian!" | 12:49 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 14 - "Come and Bring Your Wisdom" | 9:34 | Read by Maria Therese |
| 15 - Epilogue: Father Farmer 1720 - 1786 | 5:27 | Read by Maria Therese |
Reviews
Lovely story
GrdnGrl
This is one I remember having read to me as a child, then reading myself when able. Good story and makes a person wish to visit his grave in Philadelphia.
Fascinating tale of American Catholic history
Mary B
I loved the book and great reading too. I had never heard of Father Farmer so I appreciate knowing his story.
A LibriVox Listener
Beautifully told story of a Catholic missionary priest in the colonies of the new world. Never heard anything like it before.
Interesting
Melody Jennings
Reader must be a teenager and if so, should be commended!
Grace
Interesting, inspiring and fascinating stories of Courage,, Faith and wisdom.
Kyle Young
Historically illuminating and faith inspiring. Good historical fiction.
Excellent
racist attitude may be off putting
Interesting book on country priest
A LibriVox Listener
a very sweet book, very well read