Priest on Horseback-Father Farmer: 1720-1786
Gelesen von Maria Therese
Eva K. Betz
(4,852 Sterne; 27 Bewertungen)
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)
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Lovely story
GrdnGrl
(5 Sterne)
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
(5 Sterne)
I loved the book and great reading too. I had never heard of Father Farmer so I appreciate knowing his story.
(5 Sterne)
Beautifully told story of a Catholic missionary priest in the colonies of the new world. Never heard anything like it before.
Interesting
Melody Jennings
(5 Sterne)
Reader must be a teenager and if so, should be commended!
Grace
(5 Sterne)
Interesting, inspiring and fascinating stories of Courage,, Faith and wisdom.
Kyle Young
(5 Sterne)
Historically illuminating and faith inspiring. Good historical fiction.
Excellent
racist attitude may be off putting
(5 Sterne)
Interesting book on country priest
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(5 Sterne)
a very sweet book, very well read