Publisher's Synopsis
""A Herald of the Great King: Stephen Eckert"" by Berchmans Bittle is a biography of Stephen Eckert, a Catholic priest who lived in the United States during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Eckert's life, from his early years as a seminarian to his work as a missionary in rural areas of the country. The author also explores Eckert's contributions to the Catholic Church, including his efforts to establish a Catholic presence in areas where it was previously absent. Throughout the book, Bittle highlights Eckert's unwavering faith and commitment to his calling, despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks. The book is a well-researched and engaging account of one man's journey to spread the word of Christ in a rapidly changing world.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.