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Gonzalo De Tapia 1561-1594: Founder Of The First Permanent Jesuit Mission In North America is a historical book written by W. Eugene Shiels. The book tells the story of Gonzalo De Tapia, a Jesuit priest who founded the first permanent Jesuit mission in North America in 1588. The book provides a detailed account of De Tapia's life, from his early years in Spain to his arrival in Mexico and his subsequent journey to the New World. The author also explores the challenges De Tapia faced in establishing the mission, including conflicts with the local indigenous population and rival European powers. The book is based on extensive research and provides a fascinating insight into the early history of North America and the role of the Jesuits in its colonization. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas and the role of religion in its development.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.