The Life and Letters of Bishop Hare: Apostle to the Sioux - Couverture souple

Hare, William Hobart; Howe, Mark Antony DeWolfe

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104395886 ISBN 13 : 9781104395889

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

The Life and Letters of Bishop Hare: Apostle to the Sioux is a non-fiction book written by William Hobart Hare in 1911. The book presents a comprehensive account of the life and work of Bishop William Hobart Hare, who was a prominent figure in the Christian missionary movement in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bishop Hare was a dedicated missionary who spent his entire life working with the Sioux people in the Dakotas. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Bishop Hare's life, starting with his childhood and education, and then detailing his work as a missionary among the Sioux. The author describes Bishop Hare's efforts to establish schools, churches, and hospitals in the region, and his work to promote social and economic development among the Sioux people. The first part of the book also includes a detailed account of Bishop Hare's family life, his relationships with other missionaries, and his role in the wider Christian missionary movement in the United States.The second part of the book is a collection of Bishop Hare's letters, which were written over a period of more than 40 years. The letters provide a unique insight into Bishop Hare's personal and professional life, and offer a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of missionary work among the Sioux. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Bishop Hare's relationships with the Sioux people, his views on the role of the church in society, and his reflections on the broader social and political issues of his time.Overall, The Life and Letters of Bishop Hare: Apostle to the Sioux is a fascinating and informative book that provides an in-depth look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of Christian missionary work in the United States. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the history of Christianity in the United States, or the history of the Sioux people.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.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104395886
• ISBN 13: 9781104395889
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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