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The Story Of Mary Aikenhead: Foundress Of The Irish Sisters Of Charity (1897)

The Story Of Mary Aikenhead: Foundress Of The Irish Sisters Of Charity (1897)

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesIrish History

ISBN10: 1165717360
ISBN13: 9781165717361
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Mary Aikenhead: Foundress of the Irish Sisters of Charity is a biography written by Maria Nethercott in 1897. The book tells the story of Mary Aikenhead, a remarkable woman who founded the Irish Sisters of Charity, a religious order dedicated to serving the poor and sick. The book begins with Mary's early life, growing up in a wealthy family in Dublin, Ireland. Despite her privileged upbringing, Mary felt a strong calling to serve others and dedicated her life to helping the less fortunate. She founded the Irish Sisters of Charity in 1815, at a time when there was a great need for healthcare and social services in Ireland. The book chronicles Mary's struggles and triumphs as she worked tirelessly to establish her order and provide care for those in need. It also explores her deep faith and spirituality, and her commitment to living a life of service and sacrifice. Throughout the book, Nethercott provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Mary Aikenhead, bringing her to life for readers and highlighting her many accomplishments. The book is a testament to Mary's legacy and the enduring impact of her work, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of healthcare and social services in Ireland.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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