Patrick J. Healy

The book ""Patrick J. Healy"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the first African American Jesuit priest, who also happened to be the president of Georgetown University. The book traces the life of Patrick J. Healy from his birth in 1834 to his death in 1910, highlighting his struggles as a mixed-race person in a society that was deeply divided by race.The author provides a detailed account of Healy's upbringing, education, and career, including his time as a student at Holy Cross College and his tenure as president of Georgetown University. The book also explores Healy's role as a leader in the Catholic Church and his efforts to promote racial equality and social justice.Throughout the book, Hubbard portrays Healy as a complex and multifaceted figure, who was both a trailblazer and a product of his time. The author delves into Healy's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with his own identity.Overall, ""Patrick J. Healy"" is a compelling and thought-provoking biography that sheds light on an important but often overlooked figure in American history.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Olympians: Elbert Hubbard's Selected Writings Part 2, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103889.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author:

Elbert Hubbard

Publisher:

Kessinger Publishing

Publication Date:

Dec 08, 2005

Number of pages:

48 pages

Binding:

Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10:

1425341780

ISBN-13:

9781425341787