John J Killoren (41 results)

hardcover. Condition: Fair.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This work interweaves the life of the Jesuit evangelist and Indian advocate, De Smet, with the story of America's expansion westward. Writing from a humanistic perspective, Killoren provides a biographical, first-person account of the tragedy of the US-Indian relations.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This work interweaves the life of the Jesuit evangelist and Indian advocate, De Smet, with the story of America's expansion westward. Writing from a humanistic perspective, Killoren provides a biographical, first-person account of the tragedy of the US-Indian relations.

Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

paperback. Condition: 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.

paperback. Condition: 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.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: 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.

Leatherette. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Hard cover 8vo in black leatherette w/blue spine titles. Fine and unmarked book in Fine DJ. 448pp inc. Notes, Bibliography, Index; illustrated in reproductions. 464 p. Book.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reissue. Minor wear to corners. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 2003 Trade Paperback. xv, 448 pp. Father Killoren gives in this book a picture of the plight of the Native American peoples in the U.S., and of the work among them of Jesuit missionary Pierre Jean DeSmet. Beginning with the founding of the United States and focusing on the period of DeSmet's active missionary life (1823-73), Fr. Killoren examines the government's unfulfilled treaty obligations, the destruction of Indian land, and the subsequent devastation brought about by disease and famine. It is a story filled with immense tragedy and irony, and one wherein the government seemed to view either extermination or complete assimilation as the only policy options.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The author interweaves the life of the great Indian advocate, Dr. Smet, with the story of America's expansion westward. Writing from a humanistic perspective, he has created a biographical, first-person account of the tragedy of U.S. Indian Relations. Minor edge wear on top edge of dust jacket. No Signatures.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This paperback has little creasing of the covers, some rubbing and edge wear. Some faint scratching of the covers. Interior text is clean and binding tight. Numerous black and white illustrations. various (illustrator).

Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: very good. No Jacket. 1st. 6 3/8 x 9 3/8" 448 pages Spine label inked out, pocket and sticker on rear end page; bookplate on front end page; library stamping and the usual markings on page edges and a couple of pages. This Blackrobe report points to a more complete evaluation of our lauded westward expansion. That expansion was not made in a vacuum.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Condition is AS NEW in a soft cover. Black and white photograph illustrated.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Name in ink.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Like New.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2003 Jesuit trade softbound, tight binding, no markings found, light curling at bottom corners, not a remainder.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Octavo; 448 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Condition is AS NEW in a hard cover. DJ is AS NEW. Come, Blackrobe: De Smet and the Indian Tragedy by John J. Killoren, S.J., is a biography of Jesuit missionary Pierre Jean De Smet that interweaves his life and work with a broader historical account of the plight of Native American peoples during the 19th-century American westward expansion. The book examines the U.S. government's unfulfilled treaty obligations, the destruction of Native American lands and resources, and the devastating impact of disease and famine. Synopsis The book covers the period from the founding of the United States through De Smet's active missionary life, which spanned from 1823 to 1873. De Smet, a Belgian Jesuit, arrived in St. Louis and soon developed strong friendships with Native American tribes in the Plateau and Upper Missouri regions, earning their trust and the name "Blackrobe". Author John J. Killoren uses De Smet's life as a lens to explore the immense tragedy of US-Indian relations. De Smet was a pragmatic advocate for Native American rights, deeply troubled by the "irrational and often inhuman policies imposed on the tribes by ignorant, land-hungry, ethnocentric Eastern politicians". The narrative highlights De Smet's work as both a missionary and a diplomat striving for peace, contrasting his advocacy with the official government policy that often seemed to offer only extermination or complete assimilation as options for Native populations. Reviews and Themes Advocacy for Native Rights: The central theme is De Smet's role as a trusted and effective advocate for Native American rights during a time of cataclysmic change in the American West. Government Betrayal: Reviewers note that the book provides an unflinching look at the American government's subjugation of the native population and its failure to honor treaty obligations. Cultural Conflict: The narrative explores the clash between European and Indigenous worldviews and the tragic consequences of westward expansion on the "golden age of their buffalo culture". Historical Contribution: According to a Library Journal review, the book is a "worthy contribution to Western history" that benefits Native studies and history collections, chronicling a beloved missionary's role during a time of great tragedy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Nice hardcover with dustjacket ; 6.5 X 1.25 X 9.25 inches; 464 pages.