Chase, S. An Examination of the Doctrine, History, and Moral Tendency of Roman Catholic Indulgences. Watertown, N. Y.: Printed by Knowlton & Rice, for the Author, 1841. First Edition. [10482]
Black cloth, blind borders, gilt title to spine, a little edge-worn, but tight and intact. 180 clean pp., tight; blue errata leaf at end. Very good. Hardcover.
"The Roman Catholic controversy has, in consequence of the course pursued by several of the leading dignitaries of the papal church in this country, become increasingly interesting and important for some time past; and especially in our own State, since the bold attempt by Bishop Hughes and others, to secure our Public School Funds, to propagate popery, the very Goddess of Despotism, in this land of free institutions and blood-bought liberty." - To the Reader.
Squire Chase (1802-1843), b. Scipio, New York; d. Syracuse, New York. He was a Methodist minister and missionary, serving in Liberia (1836-7, 1842-43), and as an itinerant and pastor in the Genesee and the Black River Conferences of New York State. "In the pulpit 'his commanding figure and earnest manner gave him great advantage over his audience, and his sermons bespoke a cultivated mind and diligent preparation.' He was a good scientific and classical scholar, and a vigorous writer. As presiding elder he was eminently efficient." - M'Clintock & Strong.
