Publisher's Synopsis
Glimpses of the Monastery V3: A Brief Sketch of the History of the Ursulines of Quebec: From 1739-1839 (1875) is a historical book written by C. Darveau. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Ursulines of Quebec, a Catholic religious order founded in 1639. The book specifically focuses on the period between 1739 and 1839, during which the Ursulines played a significant role in the development of Quebec City and the surrounding region. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of the Ursuline Monastery in Quebec City, the order's involvement in education and social welfare, and its interactions with the French and British colonial authorities. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Quebec and the role of religious orders in the development of Canada.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.
