Awful Exposure Of The Atrocious Plot Formed By Certain Individuals Against The Clergy And Nuns Of Lower Canada Through The Intervention Of Maria Monk (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164583226)

Awful Exposure Of The Atrocious Plot Formed By Certain Individuals Against The Clergy And Nuns Of Lower Canada Through The Intervention Of Maria Monk is a book written by John Jay Slocum in 1836. The book is a detailed account of a scandal that rocked Lower Canada in the early 19th century. The scandal involved allegations of sexual misconduct and murder against the Catholic Church and its officials.The book is based on the testimony of Maria Monk, a former nun who claimed to have witnessed and participated in the alleged crimes. Slocum's book provides a detailed account of Monk's story, including her experiences as a nun, the alleged crimes she witnessed, and her eventual escape from the convent.The book also includes a detailed analysis of the social and political context of the scandal, including the anti-Catholic sentiment that was prevalent in North America at the time. Slocum argues that the scandal was part of a broader campaign to discredit and undermine the Catholic Church in North America.Overall, Awful Exposure Of The Atrocious Plot Formed By Certain Individuals Against The Clergy And Nuns Of Lower Canada Through The Intervention Of Maria Monk is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in North American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, politics, and society in North America.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.

Author: John Jay Slocum
ISBN-10: 1164583220
ISBN-13: 9781164583226
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d