Life Of The Reverend John Hughes, First Archbishop Of New York

This book is a biography of the Reverend John Hughes, who was the first Archbishop of New York. The author, John R. G. Hassard, provides a detailed account of Hughes' life, from his early years in Ireland to his rise to prominence in the Catholic Church in America. The book also includes extracts from Hughes' private correspondence, shedding light on his personal thoughts and experiences. Through Hassard's writing, readers will gain insight into Hughes' significant contributions to the Catholic Church in America, including his role in establishing schools, hospitals, and other institutions that still exist today. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a notable figure in American Catholic history.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.