History of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Set of 2
Author: Rev. John Rothensteiner
Publisher: Blackwell Wielandy Co., St. Louis, MO., 1928
Page Count: Vol.1: 859, Vol.2: 840
Hardcover
Over the decades we have seen many histories of religious institutions. An amazing number of American histories were published in the period 1890-1930. The reason as we deduce it is two-fold. Most importantly, there were still original church leaders and church members available to interview, and the entirety of the church archives available to read. Many institutions were founded in the Gilded Age, or advanced as the western frontier receded and wealth increased. The second reason is that the staider lifestyle was changing so fast under mechanization, electricity, cars, and urbanization, and the institutions wanted to capture their initial character. Certainly St. Louis, the most important frontier city in American history, would have sensed these trends. it is no surprise then, that the St. Louis bishopric would want to capture its history in the moments of change.
This is a true first edition. The provenance of this book is visible in the library markings. This book was held in the library of the Abbey of the Genesee, a Trappist monastery in Piffard NY. The abbey deaccessioned books where it had duplicates or ready access to the knowledge in other formats.
Condition: There are no dust jackets and the inside covers and the title page are Fair. This is due to the library markings and circulation pocket. The condition of the actual cover and the complete interior text is Good, showing merely the usual shelf wear.
Author: Rev. John Rothensteiner
Publisher: Blackwell Wielandy Co., St. Louis, MO., 1928
Page Count: Vol.1: 859, Vol.2: 840
Hardcover
Over the decades we have seen many histories of religious institutions. An amazing number of American histories were published in the period 1890-1930. The reason as we deduce it is two-fold. Most importantly, there were still original church leaders and church members available to interview, and the entirety of the church archives available to read. Many institutions were founded in the Gilded Age, or advanced as the western frontier receded and wealth increased. The second reason is that the staider lifestyle was changing so fast under mechanization, electricity, cars, and urbanization, and the institutions wanted to capture their initial character. Certainly St. Louis, the most important frontier city in American history, would have sensed these trends. it is no surprise then, that the St. Louis bishopric would want to capture its history in the moments of change.
This is a true first edition. The provenance of this book is visible in the library markings. This book was held in the library of the Abbey of the Genesee, a Trappist monastery in Piffard NY. The abbey deaccessioned books where it had duplicates or ready access to the knowledge in other formats.
Condition: There are no dust jackets and the inside covers and the title page are Fair. This is due to the library markings and circulation pocket. The condition of the actual cover and the complete interior text is Good, showing merely the usual shelf wear.
Author: Rev. John Rothensteiner
Publisher: Blackwell Wielandy Co., St. Louis, MO., 1928
Page Count: Vol.1: 859, Vol.2: 840
Hardcover
Over the decades we have seen many histories of religious institutions. An amazing number of American histories were published in the period 1890-1930. The reason as we deduce it is two-fold. Most importantly, there were still original church leaders and church members available to interview, and the entirety of the church archives available to read. Many institutions were founded in the Gilded Age, or advanced as the western frontier receded and wealth increased. The second reason is that the staider lifestyle was changing so fast under mechanization, electricity, cars, and urbanization, and the institutions wanted to capture their initial character. Certainly St. Louis, the most important frontier city in American history, would have sensed these trends. it is no surprise then, that the St. Louis bishopric would want to capture its history in the moments of change.
This is a true first edition. The provenance of this book is visible in the library markings. This book was held in the library of the Abbey of the Genesee, a Trappist monastery in Piffard NY. The abbey deaccessioned books where it had duplicates or ready access to the knowledge in other formats.
Condition: There are no dust jackets and the inside covers and the title page are Fair. This is due to the library markings and circulation pocket. The condition of the actual cover and the complete interior text is Good, showing merely the usual shelf wear.