Stanhope Burleigh: The Jesuits In Our Homes (1855)

By Helen Dhu

Book Overview

Stanhope Burleigh: The Jesuits In Our Homes is a book written by Helen Dhu in 1855. The book focuses on the Jesuits, a religious order within the Catholic Church, and their influence in American households during the mid-19th century. Dhu argues that the Jesuits were attempting to infiltrate American society and convert citizens to Catholicism, which she believed was a threat to American values and Protestantism. The book is structured as a series of fictional letters from the titular character, Stanhope Burleigh, to his friend, detailing his encounters with Jesuits and their attempts to convert him and his family. Through these letters, Dhu explores the tactics used by the Jesuits, such as their use of education and influence in politics, to gain power in America. Overall, Stanhope Burleigh: The Jesuits In Our Homes is a cautionary tale about the perceived dangers of Catholicism and the Jesuits in America during the mid-19th century. It provides insight into the religious and political tensions of the time and sheds light on the fears and prejudices held by many Americans towards the Catholic Church.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: 1163951595
• ISBN13: 9781163951590
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"