MP3 Audio CD. Priest on Horseback-Father Farmer: 1720-1786 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) [US]

[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]

Neumann Press 2001 hardcover Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Neumann Press, Date: 2001. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2001. Neumann Press ISBN 1930873263 9781930873261 [US]

NY Sheed & Ward 1958 First Edition Hardcover Jo Polseno Very Good in Very Good jacket Ex-Library 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.