The book ""Life of the Abbe Adrien Roquette: Chahta-Ima"" is a historical biography written by Mrs. S. B. Elder and first published in 1913. The book tells the story of Abbe Adrien Roquette, a French Catholic priest who devoted his life to serving the Choctaw people of Louisiana and Mississippi in the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Roquette's life, including his childhood in France, his decision to become a priest, and his journey to the United States to serve as a missionary. It also delves into his experiences living among the Choctaw people, including his efforts to learn their language and customs and his work to establish schools and churches in their communities.In addition to chronicling Roquette's life, the book also offers insights into the history and culture of the Choctaw people during the 19th century. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of missionary work in a foreign land and the complexities of cross-cultural communication and understanding.Overall, ""Life of the Abbe Adrien Roquette: Chahta-Ima"" is a richly detailed and engaging biography that offers a unique perspective on the history of the American South and the role of religion in shaping cultural identity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.