The Life Of Philander Chase: First Bishop Of Ohio And Illinois, Founder Of Kenyon And Jubilee Colleges

By Laura Chase Smith

Book Overview

The Life Of Philander Chase is a biographical book written by Laura Chase Smith about her great-grandfather, Philander Chase. Philander Chase was the first bishop of Ohio and Illinois and the founder of Kenyon and Jubilee Colleges. The book chronicles his life from his childhood in New England to his missionary work in the Midwest. It covers his struggles and triumphs as he worked to establish the Episcopal Church in the frontier territories of America. The book also delves into his personal life, including his family and relationships. The Life Of Philander Chase is a well-researched and comprehensive account of the life of an important figure in American religious history.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: 1163295590
• ISBN13: 9781163295595
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"