The American Martyrs: The Story Of The Eight Jesuit Martyrs In North America by John A. O'Brien is a historical account of the lives and deaths of eight Jesuit missionaries who were martyred in North America during the 17th century. The book begins with an introduction to the Jesuit order and their mission to spread Christianity to the New World. It then goes on to describe the lives of the eight martyrs, including their backgrounds, motivations for joining the Jesuits, and their experiences in North America. The book also details the political and social climate in North America during this time, including tensions between the French and English and conflicts with Native American tribes.The eight Jesuit martyrs were killed during various encounters with Native American tribes, including the Iroquois and Mohawk. The book describes the events leading up to their deaths, including the challenges they faced in trying to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. The book also explores the impact of their deaths on the Jesuit order and the Catholic Church in North America.Overall, The American Martyrs provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the lives and deaths of these eight Jesuit missionaries, shedding light on an important chapter in North American history.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.