Death Comes for the Archbishop Paperback - 1990

Bishop Jean Latour and Father Joseph Vaillant are French priests who are sent to the American Southwest region to restructure New Mexico's Catholic diocese. They have been friends since their childhood in France and their mission includes the correction of backsliding priests and the restoration of the Catholic culture. Themes of Indian relations, slavery, heresy, insubordinate clerical conduct, and reclusiveness are presented for Latour's and Vaillant's examination. Latour is dignified and reflective while Vaillant is forthright and optimistic; together they're able to appreciate a simple life in the southwestern desert which has become an oasis of civilization. Latour's commitment to erect a cathedral in the wilderness is realized after nearly forty years of good works in these reverential surroundings. His devotion to his assignment and the wisdom he secures from his inner conflicts are the qualities that sustain him even while his youth drains away. Cather beautifully and powerfully portrays the harmony that results from steadfast purpose. Please Note: This book has been reformatted to be easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.

Details

• Title Death Comes for the Archbishop
• Author Willa Cather; Introduction by Claire Messud
• Binding Paperback
• Edition [ Edition: Repri
• Pages 320
• Volumes 1
• Language ENG
• Publisher Vintage, New York
• Date 1990-06-16
• Features Table of Contents
• ISBN 9780679728894 / 0679728899
• Weight 0.63 lbs (0.29 kg)
• Dimensions 8.03 x 5.24 x 0.62 in (20.40 x 13.31 x 1.57 cm)
• Reading level 1150
• Themes
  • Chronological Period: 1851-1899
  • Cultural Region: Southwest U.S.
  • Cultural Region: Western U.S.
  • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Geographic Orientation: New Mexico
  • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Topical: Country/Cowboy
• Library of Congress subjects Historical fiction, New Mexico
• Library of Congress Catalog Number 89040540
• Dewey Decimal Code FIC