The Franciscans in England, 1600-1850 : being an authentic account of the second English province of Friars Minor / by the Rev. Thaddeus
1898, First Edition. London and Leamington : Art and Book Company. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #379984
Physical description : viii, 352 p., plates (some col.) ; 19 cm. Contents : Introductory -- The Franciscan spirit -- Brief retrospect -- Father John Gennings and his pious project -- Douai -- Efforts to restore the Scotch province -- Foundation of convents of the second and third order; Formal erection of the English province -- Seraphic conflict of the second province for the faith -- Vocations; Zeal and devotion; Maryland; Death of Father Gennings -- Benefactions and obligations of Masses -- Alternate joys and sorrows -- Franciscan authors and their works -- The new church at Douai; Ominous signs; The storm -- Dwindling -- Residences -- Members of the second English Franciscan province -- Provincial superiors from the year 1600 -- Epilogue. Subjects : Franciscan order Great Britain. Franciscans England History. Franciscans England.
Regula Ordinis Franciscani Saecularis England. Monasticism and religious orders England History. England Church history.
Price: €65.00