Augustus Short, First Bishop Of Adelaide The Story Of A Thirty-Four Years' Episcopate (1888)

Augustus Short, First Bishop Of Adelaide: The Story Of A Thirty-Four Years������� Episcopate (1888) is a historical account of the life and work of Augustus Short, who was the first bishop of Adelaide in Australia. The book is written by Frederick Taylor Whitington and was published in 1888. The book covers Short's life from his early years in England to his arrival in Adelaide in 1847. It describes his work in establishing the Anglican Church in South Australia and his efforts to build schools, churches, and other institutions. The book also covers his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including the governor of South Australia and other church leaders.The book provides a detailed account of Short's thirty-four years as bishop of Adelaide, including his struggles with financial difficulties and the challenges of establishing a new church in a rapidly growing colony. It also covers his involvement in the wider community, including his support for social reform and his efforts to improve the lives of the poor.Overall, Augustus Short, First Bishop Of Adelaide: The Story Of A Thirty-Four Years������� Episcopate (1888) is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of one of Australia's most important religious figures. It provides a valuable insight into the history of the Anglican Church in South Australia and the challenges faced by its early leaders.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.