An Apostle of the North: Memoirs of the Right Reverend William Carpenter Bompas

by Hiram Alfred Cody

Book Overview

Bishop William Carpenter Bompas was a difficult man, cantankerous, stubborn, and more than a little eccentric. He carried on his shoulders the deep spirituality of his own faith, the assumptions of his background, and the cultural aggressiveness of the Victorian age. He was a church leader who often disagreed with his church and ignored its advice. Bompas's life in the North offers insights into the compelling forces of religion and faith. In a new...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888644000
• ISBN13: 9780888644008
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: University of Alberta Press
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.