Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Patrick Augustine Feehan: Bishop of Nashville, First Archbishop of Chicago, 1829-1902 is a biographical book written by Cornelius James Kirkfleet and published in 1922. The book chronicles the life of Patrick Augustine Feehan, who was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Feehan served as the Bishop of Nashville before being appointed as the first Archbishop of Chicago in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of Feehan's life, including his early years in Ireland, his education, his ordination as a priest, and his rise to prominence in the Catholic Church in the United States. It also covers his contributions to the growth and development of the Catholic Church in Nashville and Chicago, and his role in shaping the Church's response to social and political issues of the time. The book draws on a variety of sources, including historical documents, personal letters, and interviews with people who knew Feehan personally. Overall, The Life of Patrick Augustine Feehan provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and legacy of one of the most influential Catholic leaders of his time.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.
