Catholic Footsteps In Old New York: A Chronicle Of Catholicity In The City Of New York From 1524 To 1808 (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166488284)

""Catholic Footsteps In Old New York"" is a historical chronicle of the Catholic Church in the city of New York from the years 1524 to 1808. Written by William Harper Bennett and originally published in 1909, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the growth and development of Catholicism in New York City during the colonial and early national periods of American history. The author traces the origins of Catholicism in the region to the arrival of the first European explorers and missionaries, and follows its progress through the establishment of the first Catholic church in the city, the growth of Catholic institutions and organizations, and the struggles and triumphs of the Catholic community in the face of discrimination and persecution. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in America and the role of religion in the development of New York City.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: William Harper Bennett
ISBN-10: 1166488284
ISBN-13: 9781166488284
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 532
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.07d