Production

Read by: Carol Pelter
Book Coordinator: Carol Pelter
Meta Coordinator: DaveC
Proof Listener: Deborah Allen

Artwork

Cover: Reproduction of the cover of the first edition of Death Comes for the Archbishop
Inset: First edition cover of Death Comes for the Archbishop
Inset: Willa Cather, 1912, wearing necklace from Sarah Orne Jewett
Insert: Archbishop Jean B. Lamy in Santa Fe, photo by W. Henry Brown.

Track Title / Length

1 01 - Prologue 0:21

2 02 - Book 1 Chapter1 0:15

3 03 - Book 1 Chapter 2 0:13

4 04 - Book 1 Chapter 3 0:19

5 05 - Book 1 Chapter 4 0:15

6 06 - Book 2 Chapter 1 0:19

7 07 - Book 2 Chapter 2 0:24

8 08 - Book 3 Chapter 1 0:12

9 09 - Book 3 Chapter 2 0:10

10 10 - Book 3 Chapter 3 0:17

11 11 - Book 3 Chapter 4 0:20

12 12 - Book 4 Chapter 1 0:13

13 13 - Book 4 Chapter 2 0:18

14 14 - Book 5 Chapter 1 0:36

15 15 - Book 5 Chapter 2 0:23

16 16 - Book 6 Chapter 1 0:21

17 17 - Book 6 Chapter 2 0:15

18 18 - Book 7 Chapter 1 0:21

19 19 - Book 7 Chapter 2 0:15

20 20 - Book 7 Chapter 3 0:19

21 21 - Book 7 Chapter 4 0:09

22 22 - Book 8 Chapter 1 0:11

23 23 - Book 8 Chapter 2 0:09

24 24 - Book 8 Chapter 3 0:21

25 25 - Book 9 Chapter 1 0:06

26 26 - Book 9 Chapter 2 0:08

27 27 - Book 9 Chapter 3 0:05

28 28 - Book 9 Chapter 4 0:12

29 29 - Book 9 Chapter 5 0:12

30 30 - Book 9 Chapters 6,7,8 0:18

"Death Comes for the Archbishop" is a historical novel that follows the life and work of Bishop Jean Marie Latour, a French missionary priest, and his friend Father Joseph Vaillant. The novel is set in the mid-19th century in the American Southwest, primarily in the territories that would later become New Mexico and Arizona.The narrative revolves around Latour's efforts to establish the Catholic Church in the newly acquired American territories, overcoming cultural and linguistic barriers while navigating the complex relationships between Native American and Hispanic communities. Latour's mission is not merely to convert but to understand and respect the diverse traditions of the people he serves. The novel is not driven by a traditional plot but unfolds episodically, exploring the challenges and triumphs of Latour's life as he becomes the Archbishop of Santa Fe. The narrative skillfully captures the beauty of the landscape, the clash of cultures, and the spiritual journey of its characters. Cather's prose is lyrical and reflective, evoking a sense of time and place. The novel explores themes of faith, friendship, and the inevitability of death, as suggested by the title. "Death Comes for the Archbishop" is a contemplative work that transcends the conventional boundaries of historical fiction, offering a profound meditation on the human experience and the enduring legacy of those who shape the course of history.

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Item Info
EAN - DVD case	0602581788423
EAN - CD jacket	0602581788430
Media	MP3 CD
Package	DVD case, CD jacket, CD security sleeve, download zip file
Author	Willa Cather (1873–1947)
Year	1927
Recording
Read by	Carol Pelter
Length	5 hours 57 minutes
Type of Reading	Solo