Mohawk Saint: Catherine Tekakwitha and the Jesuits
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2012
272
Biography • Nonfiction
New France • 17th century
2012
Adult
18+ years
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Allan Greer's Mohawk Saint: Catherine Tekakwitha and the Jesuits offers a nuanced portrayal of Catherine Tekakwitha, blending historical rigor with engaging narrative. Readers appreciate its depth and contextual accuracy, though some find it overly academic. Overall, it is praised for shedding light on cultural interactions and saint-making in colonial America.
A reader who enjoys Mohawk Saint: Catherine Tekakwitha and the Jesuits by Allan Greer likely has an interest in indigenous history, religious studies, and cultural intersections. Comparable to readers of Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee or David Richardson's Black Death, they seek in-depth historical narratives with a focus on marginalized communities.
284 ratings
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272
Biography • Nonfiction
New France • 17th century
2012
Adult
18+ years
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