The Missionary Life and Labours of Francis Xavier Taken from his own Correspondence : With a Sketch of the General Results of Roman Catholic Missions (Paperback)

Preface; 1. Xavier's life before his departure for India; 2. First three years of missionary life in India; 3. Legendary life of Francis Xavier; 4. Xavier's visit to the Spice Islands of the Indian archipelago; 5. Xavier a director of Jesuit missions in the east, and a royal commissioner from the king of Portugal; 6. Xavier's labours in Japan; 7. Internal dissensions of the mission in India; 8. Xavier's attempt to reach China - Death and character; 9. The failure of Romish missions to the heathen.