Wipfler's detailed biography of James Theodore Holly offers a vivid portrait of a pioneering figure in American and Haitian history. Holly, the first black bishop in the Episcopal Church, worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Haitians after the country gained its independence. Drawing on a rich trove of primary sources, including letters, journals, and newspapers, Wipfler paints an engaging and inspiring picture of Holly's life and legacy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American religious history or the history of Haiti.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
