Originally published in 1925, this historical work explores the little-known history of the L'Arbre Croche Mission, a Jesuit mission established among the Odawa people in what is now northern Michigan. The author, H. Bedford-Jones, draws on a range of primary sources to tell the fascinating story of this mission and the interactions between the French Jesuits and the indigenous peoples of the region. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Great Lakes region or the history of Christian missions in North America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.