Essays Of John Gilmary Shea

By John Gilmary Shea

Book Overview

The Essays of John Gilmary Shea is a collection of essays written by John Gilmary Shea, a prominent American historian and author. Shea's essays cover a wide range of topics, including the history of the Catholic Church in America, the history of the American West, and the lives of notable figures such as Christopher Columbus and George Washington. Shea's writing is characterized by his meticulous research and attention to detail, as well as his engaging prose style. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of the Catholic Church in America.Contents: Why Is Canada Not A Part Of The United States?; The First Epic Of Our Country; Dongan�������s Charter Of The City Of New York; Sir John James Of Chrishall; Columbus And The Men Of Palos; The Beginnings Of The Capuchin Mission In Louisiana.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: 1163756326
• ISBN13: 9781163756324
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"