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The Heroic Priesthood of Father William B. Farrell, 1867-1930: Fighting Anti-Catholicism, Government Corruption and Waterfront Gangsters in New York.

Author: Jordan, Brian
SKU: PMRT.GEN.5492.00691

$219.65

Publisher: The Edwin Mellen Press
Number of Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9781495505492
Publication Date: 2017
Condition: New

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This previously unknown New York City Roman Catholic priest of the early 20th century is introduced to scholars of religion, labor and social justice causes. His work as a pastor in Brooklyn and in Williamsburg is only part of his biography. Fr. Farrell stood up to the social and political issues of his time: anti-Catholic bigotry, labor rights, organized crime and corruption in the New York City government. This book contains 7 black and white photos.

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