Download or read book The Correspondence of Catherine McAuley, 1818-1841 written by Mary C. Sullivan and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Correspondence of Catherine McAuley, 1818-1841 is a new, fully documented edition of more than 320 surviving letters written by, to, or about McAuley during her lifetime. Drawn from archives worldwide and arranged chronologically, the letters are carefully transcribed and generously annotated. A general introduction and brief introductions to each section provide context. In her letters as well as in those of the other correspondents, one sees a delightfully human, affectionate woman; a compassionate, persistent servant of the poor and neglected; an astute businesswoman; and an unpretentious, humorous friend."--BOOK JACKET.