The Portrait of a Pious Bishop is a biography of the Irish Catholic prelate Francis Kirwan, written by his friend and colleague John Lynch. Kirwan was a controversial figure in his time, but Lynch's account offers a sympathetic and insightful portrait of the man and his work. Published in the mid-19th century, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Irish Catholicism in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars...