First American Edition of the Works of Re. D.W. Cahill. D.D. The Highly Distinguished Irish Priest, Patriot, and Scholar: Containing a Brief Sketch of His Life.etc.

Cahill, Rev. D.W., D.D.

Verlag: Patrick Donahoe, Boston, 1855

Beschreibung

[The Title Page continues: ".the most important Addresses, Speeches, Controversial Sermons &c. Delivered in Ireland, England and Scotland, Together with His Celebrated Letters to Lord John Russell, Lord Palmerston, The Duke of Wellington, the Earl of Derby, the Earl of Carlisle, &c. &c. &c. Being the Most Interesting Work Ever Presented to the Catholic Public."} Daniel William Cahill (1796-1864), was a noted Irish-American educator and lecturer. An ordained Roman Catholic priest, he strongly opposed the established Church of Ireland. He raised vast sums of money from the Irish diaspora that implemented his good works. This is a Very Good copy of the First American Edition, which is uncommon. Brown cloth binding, decoratively stamped, with gilt lettering on the spine. Clean text; 392 pages; with a contemporary signature on the FFEP. The text is very bright and clear, with occasional and minor spotting; pages somewhat stiff to turn. The covers are rather worn-looking,with bumped corners, but are sound. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 002741

Bibliografische Details

Titel: First American Edition of the Works of Re. ...

Verlag: Patrick Donahoe, Boston

Erscheinungsdatum: 1855

Einband: Hard Cover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

Auflage: First American Edition.