Items related to The Bishop's Curse
Synopsis
The Bishop’s Curse chronicles a dispute that arose between a small group of Irish immigrants, in the frontier village of Carthage, New York, and their bishop and priest. The bishop sternly warned of “calamities” to befall them for their disobedience. And calamities were indeed soon visited upon them.
Based on a 150 year-old true story of priestly misfeasance and church cover-ups, The Bishop’s Curse has been commended for its research, accuracy and engaging storytelling.
Here's what one reviewer, author/historian Martin Sweeney had to say:
Raff Ellis is a superb storyteller. He has managed to fashion a story based on a true series of events in such a deft manner that the historical facts and the fictional elements are difficult to tease apart. The border between the two realms is seamless, which is the hallmark of fine historical fiction.
"For me,personally, The Bishop's Curse has so many of the ingredients I find compelling in the genre: Feisty Irish-Catholic immigrant characters, a realistic New York State community for the setting, the Civil War era, and a conflict between the laity and the Church that places livelihoods, reputations, and belief systems in jeopardy.
"Mr. Ellis has even worked into the mix a description of Blondin's famous tightrope walk over Niagara Falls that resonates with those of us who recently watched with white knuckles a similar daredevil stunt being performed live on television. It all makes for a sure-fire "page turner" that only leaves you asking for one thing at the end -- more!!"
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for The Bishop's Curse
Stock Image
The Bishop's Curse
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. As a disaster, Hurricane Katrina logs in as both the most destructive and instructive when considering the cataclysmic effects, as well as the magnitude of knowledge, that can be drawn from it. This meteorological event became the stimulus for devastating technological failures and widespread toxic contamination, causing the largest internal diaspora of displaced people in recent U.S. history. This book brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to catalogue the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. The chapters in this volume discuss sociological perspectives of disaster literature, provide alternative views and analyses of early post-storm data collection efforts, and examine emerging social questions that have surfaced in the aftermath of Katrina. Seller Inventory # 00099776966
Stock Image
The Bishop's Curse
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 45728444-6
Stock Image
The Bishop's Curse
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1620509083I4N00
Stock Image
The Bishop's Curse
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. As a disaster, Hurricane Katrina logs in as both the most destructive and instructive when considering the cataclysmic effects, as well as the magnitude of knowledge, that can be drawn from it. This meteorological event became the stimulus for devastating technological failures and widespread toxic contamination, causing the largest internal diaspora of displaced people in recent U.S. history. This book brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to catalogue the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. The chapters in this volume discuss sociological perspectives of disaster literature, provide alternative views and analyses of early post-storm data collection efforts, and examine emerging social questions that have surfaced in the aftermath of Katrina. Seller Inventory # CIN1620509083G