Doctor Tucker, Priest-Musician: A Sketch Which Concerns The Doings And Thinkings Of John Ireland Tucker (1897)

By Christopher W Knauff

Book Overview

Doctor Tucker, Priest-Musician: A Sketch Which Concerns The Doings And Thinkings Of John Ireland Tucker is a biographical work written by Christopher Wilkinson Knauff in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of John Ireland Tucker, who was a prominent figure in the fields of medicine, religion, and music.Tucker was born in 1839 and grew up in a family of musicians. He studied medicine and became a successful physician, but his true passion was music. He was a talented organist and composer, and he also served as a choir director and music teacher.In addition to his musical pursuits, Tucker was also a devoted priest in the Episcopal Church. He was known for his compassionate and caring nature, and he was deeply committed to helping those in need. The book explores his many accomplishments and contributions to both the medical and musical communities, as well as his spiritual journey and his impact on the church.Through anecdotes and personal reflections, Knauff paints a vivid picture of Tucker's life and character. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medicine, religion, and music in the late 19th century, and it celebrates the life of a remarkable individual who made a lasting impact on those around him.Including A Brief Converse About The Rise And Progress Of Church Music 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120276721
• ISBN13: 9781120276728
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"