Bishop John Selwyn: A Memoir

By Frederick Douglas How, Frederick Douglas 1853- How, How Frederick Douglas

Book Overview

""Bishop John Selwyn: A Memoir"" is a biographical work written by Frederick Douglas How that chronicles the life and accomplishments of John Richardson Selwyn, a prominent bishop in the Anglican Church during the 19th century. The book delves into Selwyn's early life, education, and religious training, as well as his missionary work in New Zealand, where he helped to establish the Anglican Church and played a key role in the colonization of the region. The memoir also explores Selwyn's later years, including his tenure as Bishop of Lichfield and his contributions to the broader Anglican community. Through personal anecdotes and historical analysis, How paints a vivid portrait of Selwyn as a dedicated and influential figure in the church, whose legacy continues to be felt to this day. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Anglican Church and the role of religion in colonialism and missionary work.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: 143267403X
• ISBN13: 9781432674038
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"