John Talbot, The First Bishop In North America: A Monograph (1879)

By George Morgan Hills

Book Overview

John Talbot, The First Bishop In North America: A Monograph is a historical account of John Talbot, who was the first bishop in North America. Written by George Morgan Hills in 1879, this book provides a detailed description of Talbot's life, his missionary work, and his contribution to the establishment of the Anglican Church in Canada.The book begins with a brief introduction to Talbot's early life and his education. It then goes on to describe his journey to Canada in 1839, where he was appointed as the first bishop of the newly formed Diocese of Toronto. The author provides an in-depth account of Talbot's missionary work, including his efforts to establish churches, schools, and hospitals in the region.The book also discusses Talbot's role in the development of the Anglican Church in Canada, including his efforts to establish a system of synods and his involvement in the formation of the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada. The author also provides an overview of Talbot's personal life, including his family and his relationships with other prominent figures in the Anglican Church.Overall, John Talbot, The First Bishop In North America: A Monograph is a comprehensive and informative account of the life and work of John Talbot, providing valuable insights into the history of the Anglican Church in Canada.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: 1120305357
• ISBN13: 9781120305350
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"