| Author |
London, Lawrence Foushee, 1908-2005 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Penick, Edwin A. (Edwin Anderson), 1887-1959 |
| LoC No. |
41006306
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| Title |
Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire: His Life and Work
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| Original Publication |
United States: The University of North Carolina Press,1941.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire: His Life and Work" by Lawrence Foushee London is a biographical account written in the early 21st century. The book explores the life and contributions of Bishop Joseph Blount Cheshire, a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church known for his forthrightness and dedication to truth. It focuses on his spiritual journey, professional achievements, and his influence on the church, particularly in North Carolina. The opening of this biography introduces the reader to Bishop Cheshire's early life and the foundational values that shaped his character. We learn about his upbringing in Tarboro, North Carolina, his education, and early career, including his first teaching position in a Latin classroom at St. Clement's Hall at the age of nineteen. The narrative emphasizes his honesty and fearlessness, traits that would define his life's work in the ministry and his approach to ecclesiastical affairs. The author hints at the Bishop's significant role in church history, particularly following the Civil War, and introduces his family's support during his formative years, setting the stage for his lifelong commitment to serving both his parishioners and the broader church community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Cheshire, Joseph Blount, 1850-1932
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68887 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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