Centennial St. Andrew's, Niagara, 1794-1894 (1895)

By Janet Carnochan

Book Overview

Centennial St. Andrew's, Niagara, 1794-1894 is a historical account of the Scottish Presbyterian Church in Niagara, Canada, written by Janet Carnochan and published in 1895. The book covers the first one hundred years of the church's existence, from its founding in 1794 to its centennial celebration in 1894. Carnochan provides a detailed description of the church's early years, including its establishment by Scottish immigrants and its growth during the War of 1812. She also discusses the church's role in the community, including its involvement in education and social justice issues. The book includes biographical sketches of many of the church's early leaders, as well as descriptions of the various buildings that housed the congregation over the years. Throughout the book, Carnochan emphasizes the importance of the church's Scottish heritage and its connection to the larger Presbyterian community in Canada and the United States. Centennial St. Andrew's, Niagara, 1794-1894 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish Presbyterianism in Canada, as well as the history of Niagara and the role of religion in early Canadian society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163883646
• ISBN13: 9781163883648
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"