This book tells the true story of Hannah Corcoran, an Irish Catholic girl who converted to Protestantism in 19th-century Boston. Hannah's experience of religious harassment and eventual kidnapping garnered wide media attention and brought the conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism to a head. Throughout the book, the author explores the social and religious climate of the time, including the rampant discrimination faced by Catholics due to biases rooted in anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic sentiment. The book further delves into themes of conversion, family, community, and social responsibility, and examines the complexities of religious identity in a deeply divided society, demonstrating the historical significance of Hannah Corcoran's case.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the true story of Hannah Corcoran, an Irish Catholic girl who converted to Protestantism in 19th-century Boston. Hannah's experience of religious harassment and eventual kidnapping garnered wide media attention and brought the conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism to a head. Throughout the book, the author explores the social and religious climate of the time, including the rampant discrimination faced by Catholics due to biases rooted in anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic sentiment. The book further delves into themes of conversion, family, community, and social responsibility, and examines the complexities of religious identity in a deeply divided society, demonstrating the historical significance of Hannah Corcoran's case. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259494966_0
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