Bishop Chase's Reminiscences V1: An Autobiography (1848)

By Philander Chase

Book Overview

Bishop Chase's Reminiscences V1: An Autobiography is a book written by Philander Chase in 1848. It is a detailed account of the life of Bishop Chase, who was a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church in the United States during the 19th century. The book covers Bishop Chase's early life, his education, his conversion to Christianity, and his eventual ordination as a priest. It also includes his experiences as a missionary in the western United States, his founding of Kenyon College in Ohio, and his eventual appointment as the first bishop of the newly-formed diocese of Illinois. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a pioneer missionary and bishop in the early days of the Episcopal Church in America. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church in the United States, as well as for those interested in the lives of early American pioneers and missionaries.In Two Volumes.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: 116458877X
• ISBN13: 9781164588771
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"