Henry Schomberg Kerr, Sailor and Jesuit is a biographical book written by Mary Maxwell-Scott and published in 1901. The book tells the story of Henry Schomberg Kerr, a sailor who later became a Jesuit priest. Born in Scotland in 1824, Kerr joined the Royal Navy at the age of 14 and served for several years before leaving to pursue a career in business. However, he soon realized that his true calling was to become a priest, and he joined the Society of Jesus in 1852.Kerr's life as a Jesuit was marked by his dedication to his faith and his commitment to helping others. He worked as a missionary in India and later in Australia, where he established schools and churches and helped to improve the lives of the people he served. Throughout his life, Kerr remained deeply committed to his faith and to the values of the Jesuit order, and his work had a lasting impact on the communities he served.Maxwell-Scott's book provides a detailed and engaging account of Kerr's life, drawing on a range of sources including Kerr's own letters and journals. The book offers insight into Kerr's personal and spiritual journey, as well as the historical context in which he lived and worked. Overall, Henry Schomberg Kerr, Sailor and Jesuit is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's remarkable life and legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
