[publisher: Sheed & Ward, NY] Hardcover First Edition RARE copy of this adventure story of Father Farmer in late 18th century New Jersey. Father Farmer "would run great risks in his travels" in a time when "Catholics were still looked down upon with suspicion and fear by many". Tells of his adventures during his rider in 1768 through New Jersey and his part in helping two in love solve their probme - "an accurate and fascinating picture of colonial life, and of a priest who was famous in his lifetime for his learning, his wisdom and his goodness". Illustrated with drawings.
[Hollis Center, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1958]

NY: Sheed & Ward, Date: 1958 Ex-Library. Illus. by Jo Polseno. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. RARE copy of this adventure story of Father Farmer in late 18th century New Jersey. Father Farmer "would run great risks in his travels" in a time when "Catholics were still looked down upon with suspicion and fear by many". Tells of his adventures during his rider in 1768 through New Jersey and his part in helping two in love solve their probme - "an accurate and fascinating picture of colonial life, and of a priest who was famous in his lifetime for his learning, his wisdom and his goodness". Illustrated with drawings.. 1958. Sheed & Ward [US]