Charles Perry: Bishop Of Melbourne
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: A. De Q. Robin
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Western Australia Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
A definitive biography, this volume chronicles the life and enduring legacy of Charles Perry, the inaugural Anglican Bishop of Melbourne. It details his profound influence on the nascent Church of England in colonial Victoria, from his arrival in 1847 through his retirement in 1876. The narrative presents Perry's unwavering commitment to evangelical principles and his tireless efforts in establishing ecclesiastical structures, educational institutions, and a robust spiritual foundation for the burgeoning diocese. The work also illuminates the complex social and political landscape of 19th-century Australia, showcasing Perry's leadership amidst the challenges of a rapidly expanding colony. It offers an essential understanding of a foundational figure in Australian religious history.
Author: A. De Q. Robin
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Western Australia Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
A definitive biography, this volume chronicles the life and enduring legacy of Charles Perry, the inaugural Anglican Bishop of Melbourne. It details his profound influence on the nascent Church of England in colonial Victoria, from his arrival in 1847 through his retirement in 1876. The narrative presents Perry's unwavering commitment to evangelical principles and his tireless efforts in establishing ecclesiastical structures, educational institutions, and a robust spiritual foundation for the burgeoning diocese. The work also illuminates the complex social and political landscape of 19th-century Australia, showcasing Perry's leadership amidst the challenges of a rapidly expanding colony. It offers an essential understanding of a foundational figure in Australian religious history.