Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life And Correspondence Of The Right Reverend Samuel Seabury: First Bishop Of Connecticut And The Episcopal Church In The United States"" is a biography of Samuel Seabury, who was the first bishop of Connecticut and played a significant role in the establishment of the Episcopal Church in the United States. The book was written by E. Edwards Beardsley and was first published in 1881.The book provides a detailed account of Seabury's life, including his early years, education, and his time as a minister in the Church of England. It also covers his decision to support the American Revolution and his subsequent ordination as a bishop by the Scottish Episcopal Church, which allowed him to establish the Episcopal Church in the United States.The book also includes a collection of Seabury's correspondence, which offers insight into his thoughts and actions during this pivotal time in American history. Through this correspondence, readers can gain a better understanding of Seabury's personality, beliefs, and motivations.Overall, ""Life And Correspondence Of The Right Reverend Samuel Seabury"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Episcopal Church in the United States and the role that Samuel Seabury played in its establishment.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.
