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The American Cardinal: A Novel (1871)

The American Cardinal: A Novel (1871)

Leavitt, John McDowell

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ISBN10: 1164128485
ISBN13: 9781164128489
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The American Cardinal: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by John McDowell Leavitt and first published in 1871. The story revolves around the life of an American Catholic Cardinal named William Allen, who rises through the ranks of the church to become one of the most influential figures in the Catholic Church in the United States.The novel is set during a time of great change in the United States, as the country is still recovering from the Civil War and dealing with issues related to slavery and race. Against this backdrop, Cardinal Allen must navigate the complex political and social landscape of the church, as well as the challenges posed by his own personal beliefs and convictions.Throughout the book, Leavitt explores themes of faith, morality, and social justice, as well as the role of religion in American society. He also provides a detailed look at the workings of the Catholic Church, including its hierarchy, rituals, and traditions.Overall, The American Cardinal: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the history of the Catholic Church 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.

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