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The Story Of The New Priest In Conception Bay V1-2 (1864)

The Story Of The New Priest In Conception Bay V1-2 (1864)

Lowell, Robert

Hardcover

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1104718715
ISBN13: 9781104718718
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 576
Weight: 2.23
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of the New Priest in Conception Bay is a two-volume novel written by Robert Lowell and first published in 1864. The story is set in the small town of Conception Bay, Newfoundland, and follows the arrival of a new priest, Father O'Flynn, who is tasked with bringing the Catholic faith to the town's inhabitants.Volume one begins with Father O'Flynn's arrival in Conception Bay and his initial struggles to gain the trust and respect of the town's residents, many of whom are skeptical of his intentions. As he begins to establish himself in the community, he becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts with the town's Protestant minister, Reverend Brown, who sees Father O'Flynn as a threat to his own congregation.Volume two continues the story as Father O'Flynn navigates the complex social and political landscape of Conception Bay, dealing with issues such as poverty, disease, and religious intolerance. Along the way, he forms close relationships with several of the town's residents, including a young woman named Mary who becomes his prot�����g�����.Throughout the novel, Lowell explores themes of faith, morality, and the struggle between different religious traditions. He also provides a vivid portrait of life in a small Newfoundland town in the mid-19th century, capturing the harsh realities of daily existence and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Overall, The Story of the New Priest in Conception Bay is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique window into a bygone era.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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