Father [T.] Mathew, a Biography. People's Ed

by John Francis Maguire

Book Overview

This engaging biography of Father Theobald Mathew, the great Irish temperance reformer, provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early nineteenth-century Ireland. Author John Francis Maguire traces Mathew's life and career, from his childhood in Tipperary to his ordination as a Capuchin friar to his influential work as a temperance advocate. Along the way, Maguire explores the political, social, and cultural contexts that shaped Mathew's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021354899
• ISBN13: 9781021354891
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"