Educated in germany in philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy, he entered. Kino was also a writer, authoring books on religion, astronomy and cartography. Italian jesuit missionary father eusebio kino first introduced christianity to arizona when he established san xavier del bac mission in upper pimeria, just south of presentday tucson in 1700. Religion, explorer, cartographer 10aug1645 15mar1711 subject of books. Eusebio francisco kino s most popular book is kinos historical memoir of pimeria alta. Kinos historical memoir of pimeria alta this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Twenty large 18 by 22 inch full color lithographs depicting the memorable events in the life of the popular, talented and heroic eusebio kino, sj, sometimes called the most eminent and beloved southwest pioneer. Eusebio kino, jesuit missionary, cartographer, rancher, and explorer in spanish service, founder of numerous missions in the pimeria alta region, now divided between the mexican state of sonora and the u. Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. A biography of eusebio francisco kino, pacific coast pioneer.
Eusebio francisco kino author of kinos plan for the. Housed in a creamcolored cloth portfolio with the author and title. Facsimile of an original eusebio francisco kino field diary, preserved at the university of arizona in 1699 by eusebio francisco kino 16451711 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eusebio kino is within the scope of wikiproject catholicism, an attempt to better organize and improve the quality of information in articles related to the catholic church. To view and download one of the best and most accessible books about kinos life, click best online book. He became a member of the society of jesus jesuits in 1665. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. This book brings alive padre kino and his times in an engaging and historically accurate depiction of the key events in padre kinos last 30 years in the sonoran desert. Join facebook to connect with eusebio kino and others you may know. For all those travelers that like finishing off the day with a relaxed beer, wine or spirit just down the street, fama tecate six will be serving up. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. After his ordination in 1677, kino was sent to lead a mission to mexico.
Apostle to the pimas the american west bolton, herbert eugene, bannon, john francis on. A man of many talents, eusebio kino was born on august 10, 1645, in segno, italy, a small town in the tyrolese alps. He and his followers built a mission outpost on the ranch in the early 1700s that still stands today as the oldest continually occupied building in arizona. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Father eusebio kino an italian explorer extraordinaire and astronomer who worked with native americans in southern arizona the last 24 years of his life. Kinos historical memoir of pimeria alta, a contemporary account of the beginnings of california, sonora and arizona, 1682,1711. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Log in once logged in, you can add biography in the database. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.
Eusebio francisco kino was an italian jesuit, missionary, geographer, explorer, cartographer and astronomer. To view a great kino website written in spanish that. This reissued biography recounts kinos work with loving detail and with an accuracy that has survived slight amendments. Wifi and parking are free, and this hotel also features an outdoor pool. Facsimile of an original eusebio francisco kino field diary, preserved at the. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Eusebio kino was born in segno, in the val di non, a valley in tirol now in italy. The jesuit priest, missionary, and explorer in spanish colonial new spain in north america he established over twenty missions and visitasmission stations country chapels, in present day northwestern mexico and the southwestern united states. A contemporary account of the beginnings of california, sonora, and arizona, volume 2. Essential books for the centennial kinos historical. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 1985 please retry paperback.
Eusebio francisco kino tumacacori national historical. Missionary and mapmaker eusebio kino sometimes spelled chini, kuhn, or kuhne was born in italy, studied in germany, and joined the jesuit order in 1665. Eusebio francisco kino has books on goodreads with 12 ratings. Restaurant mi pueblito is a wonderful venue thats close by when you want something more nourishing. Book the kino bonito stay at this 3star hotel in bahia kino. Servant of god eusebio kino, march 15 the catholic sun. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Eusebio francisco kino is the author of kinos historical memoir of pimeria alta 3. In addition to establishing a number of missions in the new world, he proved that lower california was a peninsula, the baja peninsula not an island as had previously been believed. Eusebio francisco kino, sj, was a jesuit missionary and explorer in northwestern mexico and the southwestern united states.
A biography of eusebio francisco kino, pacific coast pioneer century collection paperback june 30, 2017 by herbert eugene bolton author, john l. Eusebio kino was born in segno, in the val di non, a valley in tirol now in italy, on aug. Kino heritage store books, statues and other gifts. Transportation and other difficulties delayed his arrival in mexico until 1681.
Books by eusebio francisco kino author of kinos plan for. After recuperating from a serious illness, kino joined the society of jesus in 1665. Saints francis xavier and francis of assisi and father eusebio francisco kino. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Although he wanted to go to the orient, his orders gave him the choice of spain or mexico. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. He had a broad nose, deepset eyes and a pronounced brow. He distinguished himself in the study of mathematics, cartography, and astronomy in germany and taught mathematics for a time at the university of ingolstadt.
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He entered the jesuit college at trent and went on to the jesuit college at hall near innesbruck, austria. Colonia centro, bahia kino, mexico, 83340 show map. Kino, eusebio francisco 16441711 worldcat identities. A contemporary account of the beginnings of california, sonora, and arizona, eusebio francisco kino spain in the west. Eusebio francisco kino, 10 august 1645 15 march 1711 was an italian jesuit, missionary, geographer, explorer, cartographer. Apostle to the pimas the american west herbert eugene. Jesuit missionary father eusebio francisco kino was one of the early spanish explorers of the deserts of the american southwest. In the process of weaving the longer field diaries such as the present one into his favores celestiales, eusebio kino shortened his earlier texts for the new purpose. Enjoy free wifi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. After drawing his lot, father kino set out for mexico in 1678.
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