Memoir Of The Right Reverend John Strachan, First Bishop Of Toronto

von A. N. Bethune

396 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Memoir Of The Right Reverend John Strachan, First Bishop Of Toronto is a biographical account of the life and work of John Strachan, the first Bishop of Toronto. Written by A. N. Bethune, the book is a detailed and comprehensive account of Strachan's early life in Scotland, his education at the University of Aberdeen, his ordination as a priest in the Church of England, and his eventual appointment as Bishop of Toronto in 1839.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Strachan, who was a prominent figure in the early history of Toronto and a key player in the development of the Anglican Church in Canada. Bethune's memoir covers a wide range of topics, including Strachan's work as a missionary in Upper Canada, his involvement in the establishment of King's College (now the University of Toronto), and his role in the political and social affairs of the province.Throughout the book, Bethune provides a detailed and engaging account of Strachan's life, drawing on a wealth of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of this influential figure. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Toronto or the Anglican Church in Canada, and provides a valuable insight into the life and work of one of the country's most important early leaders.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: 9781432688219
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC