Biography & Autobiography Religious
The Diary of Bishop Edward Feild in 1844
- Publisher
- Memorial University Press
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2010
- Category
- Religious, Anglican, Historical
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894725101
- Publish Date
- Jan 2010
- List Price
- $19.95
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Description
Edward Feild, Newfoundland's second Anglican bishop, was consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury in April 1844 and departed shortly thereafter to take up his duties. The private diary he began at that point documents his crossing of the Atlantic, his two-week sojourn in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and his arrival in St. John's. Throughout the diary, Feild reveals his reflections about his new challenge, details of his voyage, descriptions of Halifax and Windsor and his final public reception. During the months documented in this volume, he is preoccupied with the architecture and arrangement of Newfoundland churches, colonial practices for church ritual and the building of a new cathedral. Additionally, Feild records his opinions of public figures and clergy alike and does not hesitate to pass judgement.
About the author
Ronald Rompkey, a biographer, editor and reviewer, is University Research Professor in the Department of English at Memorial University. He has held positions in cultural organizations at both the provincial and national level, including the chairmanship of the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. In 2004, he was made an officer of the Order of Canada.
Editorial Reviews
"Forty years ago Feild could be called 'the forgotten bishop'. Fortunately, thanks to Dr Rompkey, this is no longer the case."
Frederick Jones, British Journal of Canadian Studies
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