L'épopée blanche

This work gathers vivid portraits of Catholic missionaries who abandon worldly goods to evangelize in the Arctic, describing their daily hardships—extreme cold, isolation, arduous travel—and their pastoral labors among scattered communities. Through episodic sketches and prefatory letters from church authorities, it emphasizes self‑sacrifice, perseverance, and charitable service, and details both spiritual practices and practical efforts to provide education and basic care. The author frames these missions as moral exemplars deserving national recognition and support while also noting the tensions between missionary zeal and the relentless difficulties of remote, harsh environments.