Publisher's Synopsis
""A Journal of Visitation to the Western Portion of His Diocese by the Lord Bishop of Toronto: In the Autumn of 1842"" is a historical book written by John Strachan, a prominent Canadian bishop and educator. The book chronicles Strachan's journey to the western part of his diocese in the autumn of 1842, where he visited various towns and cities to assess the state of the Church of England in the region. The book provides a detailed account of Strachan's travels and the people he met during his visitation. It includes descriptions of the various churches and schools he visited, as well as the challenges he faced in trying to establish a strong Anglican presence in the region. The book also offers insights into the social and political climate of mid-19th century Canada, including issues such as the relationship between the Church and the state, and the tensions between English and French-speaking Canadians. Overall, ""A Journal of Visitation to the Western Portion of His Diocese by the Lord Bishop of Toronto: In the Autumn of 1842"" is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the Church of England in Canada, as well as the broader social and political context of the 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.
