Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of the Pittsburgh Sisters of Mercy, 1843-1917, is a historical account of the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, spanning over seventy years. The book is authored by the Sisters of Mercy themselves and was initially published in 1918. The Sisters of Mercy were a Catholic religious order that was founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831, and established their first convent in Pittsburgh in 1843. The memoirs provide a detailed account of the Sisters' work in the Pittsburgh area, including their efforts to establish schools, hospitals, and other charitable institutions. The book covers the Sisters' involvement in the Civil War, their work with the poor and sick during the cholera and typhoid epidemics, and their efforts to provide education and support to the growing immigrant population in the city. The memoirs also provide insight into the daily lives of the Sisters of Mercy, including their religious practices, community life, and personal experiences. The book includes photographs and illustrations of the Sisters and their work, as well as detailed descriptions of the architecture and history of their convents and other buildings. Overall, Memoirs of the Pittsburgh Sisters of Mercy, 1843-1917, is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church in Pittsburgh, the history of women's religious orders, or the history of charitable institutions in the United States.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.