The Catholic Church in the Niagara Peninsula, 1626-1895.
Toronto. William Briggs. 1895. 8vo., 22cm, 352p. with 43 plates & illustrations, text illustrations, original wine cloth, beveled boards, ex-library, stamps on the title page, call number spine label removed, a very good sound copy. very good. Item #44246
The Catholic Church in the Niagara Peninsula 1626–1895 is a historically significant book written by Dean William Richard Harris (also known as Father Harris), an Irish-Canadian Catholic priest. Published in 1895 by William Briggs in Toronto, the work meticulously documents the foundational history, trials, and evolution of the Catholic faith in Ontario's Niagara region over nearly three centuries. From early missionary contact in 1626 up to the late 19th century it traces the growth of the Church against the backdrop of regional political, cultural, and social shifts. It features historical records of early parish dimensions, the extreme physical hardships endured by missionary priests traveling the frontier, and the systemic challenges faced by the Catholic clergy under changing governing regimes. This original edition contains illustrations, plates, and portraits of key contemporary religious figures.
Price: $100.00