Life Of The Reverend John Hughes, First Archbishop Of New York

With Extracts From His Private Correspondence

von John R. G. Hassard

524 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The book ""Life Of The Reverend John Hughes, First Archbishop Of New York: With Extracts From His Private Correspondence"" by John R. G. Hassard is a detailed account of the life and work of John Hughes, the first Archbishop of New York. The book provides an in-depth look at his personal and professional life, including his early years, his education, his ordination as a priest, and his appointment as Archbishop. It also includes extracts from his private correspondence, giving readers a glimpse into his thoughts and feelings on a range of topics. The book covers Hughes' involvement in various social and political issues of his time, including the Irish Famine, slavery, and the Civil War. It also explores his efforts to establish Catholic institutions in New York, including the founding of St. John's College (now Fordham University) and the construction of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Overall, ""Life Of The Reverend John Hughes, First Archbishop Of New York"" is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of an important figure in American Catholic history.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781432639976
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC