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Paperback. Condizione: New. New Large Softcover; Father Joseph Spillmann was born at Zug, Switzerland in 1842. He joined the Jesuits and in 1874 was ordained priest. Due to his poetic gifts he was assigned to work on various periodicals. Spillmann's literary activity resulted chiefly from his connection with these periodicals, especially the Katholische Missionen, which he edited from 1880-90. His "Tales of Foreign Lands" series contains 21 booklets, consisting of edifying and tastefully illustrated stories for the young. They have been translated into many languages. Volume Three combines four of these stories into a single volume. Large Softcover of 329 pages. The Stories: Three Indian Tales- "Namameha and Watomilka", "Tahko the Young Indian Missionary", "Father Rene's last Journey".; The Yang Brothers- The four sons of the old fisherman Yang find themselves on opposite sides when the eldest joins the "Large Knife" Society to drive out the Christians active in late 19th century China.; The Queen's Nephew- In 1551, an event occurs that leads to a powerful struggle at Siwan's court between the king and his queen.; Children of Mary- A Polish soldier on the run form the Russians gives children Mara and Marjub a way back to the faith.…

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