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 biography of the first archbishop of New York, John Hughes. The book provides a detailed account of Hughes' life, starting from his humble beginnings in Ireland to his rise as a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in the United States.The author has extensively researched Hughes' life and has included several anecdotes and personal stories that offer a glimpse into the ...
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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 biography of the first archbishop of New York, John Hughes. The book provides a detailed account of Hughes' life, starting from his humble beginnings in Ireland to his rise as a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in the United States.The author has extensively researched Hughes' life and has included several anecdotes and personal stories that offer a glimpse into the archbishop's personality and character. The book also includes extracts from Hughes' private correspondence, which provide insights into his thoughts and beliefs.The book covers Hughes' role in establishing the Catholic Church in New York and his efforts to promote Catholic education and social justice. It also delves into his involvement in political issues of the time, such as the anti-Catholic sentiment prevalent in the United States during the mid-19th century.Overall, ""Life Of The Reverend John Hughes, First Archbishop Of New York: With Extracts From His Private Correspondence"" is a comprehensive biography of a prominent figure in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States. It offers a unique perspective on Hughes' life and contributions, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in America.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.
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