Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life of Bishop Provoost of New York"" is a biography written by John Nicholas Norton in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of Samuel Provoost's life, who was the first bishop of the Episcopal Church in New York. The author describes Provoost's early life, education, and his journey towards becoming a bishop.The book highlights Provoost's contributions to the Episcopal Church in New York and his efforts to establish the church's authority in the state. The author also talks about Provoost's involvement in the American Revolution and his support for the American cause.The book is written in a narrative style and provides an insight into the life of a prominent figure in the history of the Episcopal Church. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the Episcopal Church in New York.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.
