The She-Apostle

Here is the full-scale biography of Luisa de Carvajal--an exceptional woman who became possibly the first female missionary in modern times. This vividly written volume, the first to give equal treatment to her double life in Spain and England, is based on Luisa's own autobiographical writings, her sparkling collection of poems and letters, and the detailed reminiscences by dozens of people who worked with her. The book also contains Luisa's biting--and often humorous--descriptions of...
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Here is the full-scale biography of Luisa de Carvajal--an exceptional woman who became possibly the first female missionary in modern times. This vividly written volume, the first to give equal treatment to her double life in Spain and England, is based on Luisa's own autobiographical writings, her sparkling collection of poems and letters, and the detailed reminiscences by dozens of people who worked with her. The book also contains Luisa's biting--and often humorous--descriptions of the cost of living in Shakespeare's London, the poor quality of food in the capital, as well as the weekend rowdiness of the English.