Frontier faith in action: a diary and letters from a 19th‑century Catholic missionary shaping communities in Cheyenne, Laramie, and beyond.
This book collects the diary pages and correspondence of Reverend Joseph W. Cook as he served in the Wyoming Territory. It paints a vivid portrait of life on the frontier, including the daily routines of travel, ministry, and settlement work amid rapid railroad growth. Read through his notes, plans, and updates as he navigates church building, community needs, and the changing landscape of the young West.
- a firsthand look at mission work in the American West during the late 1860s
- details of church construction, land issues, and fundraising efforts
- personal reflections on friendships, setbacks, and the pace of frontier life
- letters that illuminate how clergy connected with bishops, volunteers, and local leaders
Ideal for readers of primary-source history, religious history, and the story of American expansion into the Wyoming frontier.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an illuminating collection of letters and diary entries, offering a firsthand account of the establishment of the Episcopal Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming, during the tumultuous year of 1868. The author, a newly appointed missionary, chronicles his experiences as he navigates the challenges of establishing a new congregation in a rapidly growing frontier town. His vivid descriptions of Cheyenne at its inception, coupled with his reflections on the religious and social climate of the time, provide a unique glimpse into the spiritual and societal transformations of the American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334078507_0
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