Bishop Potter - Harriette A. Keyser

Bishop Potter: The People's Friend (1910) is a biography written by Harriette A. Keyser. The book chronicles the life and career of Bishop Henry Codman Potter, a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Potter was known for his progressive views on social issues, including labor rights, women's suffrage, and racial equality. The book provides a detailed account of Potter's upbringing, education, and early career as a clergyman. It also covers his involvement in various social and political movements, such as the labor movement and the fight for women's suffrage. The book describes Potter's efforts to bridge the gap between the church and the working class, and his advocacy for social justice and reform.Overall, Bishop Potter: The People's Friend is a comprehensive and insightful biography of a significant figure in American religious and social history. It provides a valuable perspective on the role of the church in promoting social change and progress.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.

EAN: 9781437481822