A Historical Sketch Of The Church Missionary Association Of The Eastern District Of The Diocese Of Massachusetts (1859)

""A Historical Sketch Of The Church Missionary Association Of The Eastern District Of The Diocese Of Massachusetts"" is a book written by William Stevens Perry and first published in 1859. The book provides a detailed history of the Church Missionary Association, which was founded in 1823 in Boston, Massachusetts. The association was established to support the work of the Church of England in the United States and Canada, and to promote missionary work in those regions.The book describes the early years of the association, including its founding members, its early activities, and its growth over time. It also provides a detailed account of the association's missionary efforts, including the establishment of churches and schools in various parts of the United States and Canada.In addition to its historical content, the book also includes a number of biographical sketches of prominent members of the association, including Bishop Alexander Viets Griswold and Bishop John Henry Hopkins. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England in the United States, as well as for those interested in the history of missionary work in North America.""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.