By Cross and Anchor: The Story of Frederic Baraga on Lake Superior

xi, 225 pp. "Discover the exciting, and often miraculous, missionary adventures of the "Snowshoe Priest"-Venerable Frederic Baraga, the first bishop of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Discover the exciting, and often miraculous, missionary adventures of the "Snowshoe Priest"-Venerable Frederic Baraga, the first bishop of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Although not strictly a biography, this book is a story based on historical facts drawn from Bishop Baraga's own journal and letters. Many of the conversations are imagined, but the characters and deeds are real, making this a fascinating, easy-to-read history of Michigan's northern peninsula. While this exciting adventure is intended for youth who are interested in knowing more about this quiet, courageous priest, readers of all ages will be inspired by his life of humility, simplicity, and selfless virtue."