Charles Perry: Bishop Of Melbourne; The Challenges Of A Colonial Episcopate, 1847-76

A. De Q Robin, University of Western Australia Press. Author: A. De Q RobinBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Western Australia Press, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work chronicles the significant life and ecclesiastical contributions of Charles Perry, the inaugural Bishop of Melbourne. A. De Q. Robin meticulously details Perry's foundational role in establishing the Anglican Church in colonial Victoria and his enduring influence on Australian religious and social landscapes. The narrative illustrates the challenges Perry faced in a burgeoning colony, his administrative acumen, and his unwavering commitment to spiritual leadership. It presents a comprehensive understanding of the Victorian era's religious fervor and the shaping of a new society through the lens of a pivotal spiritual figure.