Footprints on the Frontier: A History of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Concordia, Kansas - Hardcover

""Footprints on the Frontier"" is a comprehensive history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Concordia, Kansas, written by M. Evangeline Thomas. The book traces the history of the congregation from its founding in France in 1650 to its arrival in Kansas in 1883, and through the challenges and triumphs that followed. The Sisters of Saint Joseph played a crucial role in the development of the frontier, establishing schools, hospitals, and social service agencies throughout the region. The book explores the daily lives of the sisters, their work, and the impact they had on the communities they served. It also delves into the challenges the sisters faced, including financial struggles, cultural differences, and the changing role of women in society. ""Footprints on the Frontier"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of the Sisters of Saint Joseph's legacy in Kansas and beyond.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.