Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Writings of the Right Reverend John McMullen: First Bishop of Davenport, Iowa is a biographical book written by James Joseph McGovern in 1888. The book details the life of John McMullen, who was the first bishop of Davenport, Iowa. McMullen was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in America during the mid-19th century. The book covers his early life, education, and ordination as a priest. It also delves into his work as a bishop in Davenport, where he established schools, built churches, and worked to spread Catholicism in the region. The book also includes some of McMullen's writings, such as sermons and letters. Overall, The Life and Writings of the Right Reverend John McMullen provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of an influential figure in the history of the Catholic Church in America.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.
