Report of Rosendo Salvado to Propaganda Fide in 1883 translated and edited by Stefano Girola

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges, particularly to front cover right tail corner, now protected with book tape. Faint marks on foredges. Interior and binding are still very good.

A complete English translation of Bishop Salvado's 1883 Report to Propaganda Fide, the Roman Congregation responsible for Catholic missionary work overseas. Its purpose was to give a detailed account of the Benedictine mission among the Noongar people of Western Australia, illustrated by the origins, development and present condition of New Norcia from 1844 to 1883.

The Report is a primary source of great value to those interested in the history of the Benedictine mission in New Norcia and the contact between Indigenous Australians and Europeans.

It is also a fascinating first-hand account of the scandals unfolding in the Perth Catholic diocese between 1847 and 1883, recording not only missionary achievements but also the setbacks and failures caused by the harsh climate, diseases, ecclesiastical politics, and greed. (back cover)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away.