Publisher's Synopsis
""Texas George: The Life Of George Herbert Kinsolving, Bishop Of Texas, 1892-1928"" is a biography written by Arthur Barksdale Kinsolving about the life and legacy of his grandfather, George Herbert Kinsolving. The book delves into the personal and professional life of Bishop Kinsolving, who was a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers Bishop Kinsolving's early life, including his upbringing in Virginia and his education at the University of Virginia and the Virginia Theological Seminary. It also explores his time as a missionary in Japan and his eventual move to Texas, where he became the Bishop of Texas in 1893. Throughout the book, Kinsolving provides insight into Bishop Kinsolving's leadership style, his relationships with other religious leaders, and his impact on the Episcopal Church in Texas. The book also touches on the broader social and political context of the time, including the impact of the Spanish-American War and World War I on the church and society as a whole. Overall, ""Texas George"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of a significant figure in the history of the Episcopal Church and Texas.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.
