Priest on Horseback-Father Farmer: 1720-1786
Eva K. Betz
Leído por Maria Therese
A historical novel for children, which tells the story of several months in the life of the then famous Father Farmer, as he traveled a Mass circuit in Pre-Revolutionary, Colonial America. He faced much danger and and adventure, in order to provide the Mass and the Sacraments to Catholics who had not seen a priest in years.
Father Farmer was a real life missionary priest during the 1700’s in what is now New England. In 1779 he was appointed as one of the first trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. He also had a reputation as a philosopher and astronomer in his time, and was a member of the American Philosophical Society. (Introduction by Maria Therese)
This recording was read from a hard copy; no online text was available at the time. (3 hr 20 min)
Capítulos
| 01 - Father Farmer Meets Sebastian | 16:19 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 02 - Cave In! | 7:38 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 03 - Rescue | 10:49 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 04 - Shelter for the Night | 16:42 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 05 - "Someone Is in Trouble | 13:16 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 06 - The Good Samartan | 16:51 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 07 - "Face Things As They Are" | 14:15 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 08 - Greta Makes a Decision | 14:28 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 09 - April Storm | 17:50 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 10 - Snapped Cable | 17:47 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 11 - The Seining Net | 15:26 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 12 - The Little Tin Box | 11:21 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 13 - "Sebastian!" | 12:49 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 14 - "Come and Bring Your Wisdom" | 9:34 | Leído por Maria Therese |
| 15 - Epilogue: Father Farmer 1720 - 1786 | 5:27 | Leído por Maria Therese |
Reseñas
Lovely story
GrdnGrl
This is one I remember having read to me as a child, then reading myself when able. Good story and makes a person wish to visit his grave in Philadelphia.
Fascinating tale of American Catholic history
Mary B
I loved the book and great reading too. I had never heard of Father Farmer so I appreciate knowing his story.
A LibriVox Listener
Beautifully told story of a Catholic missionary priest in the colonies of the new world. Never heard anything like it before.
Interesting
Melody Jennings
Reader must be a teenager and if so, should be commended!
Grace
Interesting, inspiring and fascinating stories of Courage,, Faith and wisdom.
Kyle Young
Historically illuminating and faith inspiring. Good historical fiction.
Excellent
racist attitude may be off putting
Interesting book on country priest
A LibriVox Listener
a very sweet book, very well read