Franklin Spencer Spalding

Franklin Spencer Spalding: Man And Bishop is a biographical book written by John Howard Melish in 1917. The book is about the life and work of Franklin Spencer Spalding, who was an American bishop in the Episcopal Church. Spalding was born in 1865 in Illinois and grew up in a religious family. He attended the University of Illinois and later the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was ordained as a deacon in 1891 and as a priest in 1892. Spalding's work as a bishop is the focus of the book. He served as the bishop of Utah from 1905 until his death in 1916. During his time as bishop, he was known for his progressive views and his efforts to improve the lives of the people in his diocese. He was a strong advocate for social justice and worked to improve conditions for workers, immigrants, and Native Americans. The book provides a detailed account of Spalding's life and work, including his involvement in various social and political issues of the time. It also includes personal anecdotes and insights into Spalding's character and personality. The author, John Howard Melish, was a friend of Spalding's and worked with him on various projects. Overall, Franklin Spencer Spalding: Man And Bishop is a comprehensive biography of a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church and a champion of social justice. It provides a valuable insight into the life and work of a man who made a significant impact on his community and the world around him.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.