Heroes of the Cross: An American Martyrology is a book written by Marion Alphonse Habig. The book is a compilation of stories about American martyrs who gave their lives for their faith. The book is divided into four parts, with each part focusing on a different group of martyrs. The first part of the book focuses on the Jesuit martyrs of North America, who were killed while spreading the Christian faith among Native Americans. The second part of the book tells the stories of the Franciscan martyrs of the Southwest, who were killed during the Spanish colonization of the region. The third part of the book is about the Maryknoll martyrs, who were missionaries killed in China and Korea during the mid-20th century. The final part of the book tells the stories of other American martyrs, including those who were killed during the Civil War and those who were killed during the 9/11 attacks. Overall, Heroes of the Cross: An American Martyrology is a collection of inspiring stories about individuals who were willing to sacrifice everything for their faith. The book is a testament to the power of faith and the courage of those who are willing to stand up for what they believe in, even in the face of persecution and death.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.