Carmel In America - Charles Warren Currier - Bog

Carmel in America: A Centennial History of the Discalced Carmelites in the United States is a book written by Charles Warren Currier in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Discalced Carmelites in the United States, covering the period from their arrival in the country in the late 18th century to the time of publication.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the history of the Discalced Carmelites in the United States. The first chapter provides an overview of the origins of the order and its arrival in the United States. The subsequent chapters cover the establishment of various Carmelite communities in different parts of the country, including New York, Maryland, and California.The book also includes biographical sketches of several prominent Carmelite figures, including Mother Mary of St. Joseph, the founder of the Carmelite convent in Baltimore, and Father Aloysius Mary, who played a key role in the establishment of the Carmelite monastery in New York.Overall, Carmel in America: A Centennial History of the Discalced Carmelites in the United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Carmelite order in the United States. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the order's establishment and growth in the country, as well as the contributions of its members to the religious and cultural life of 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.