A brief biography of the Catholic convert who founded a religious order and the first parochial school in the United States. She was proclaimed a saint in 1975.

Elizabeth Ann Seton, mother, teacher, saint for our time

Hindman, Jane F

Children's Books

Arena Lettres

A biography of the bishop renowned for his good deeds who was proclaimed a saint in 1977.

Ordinary Saint, John Neuman

Religion & Spirituality

Arena Letters

Mathew Carey, Pamphleteer for Freedom

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Hassell Street Press

Semi-crippled and with a poor school record, Mathew Carey should never have succeeded in anything, especially as he was also a Catholic in the intolerant Ireland of 1775. But by the age of 15 he d gotten himself apprenticed to a Dublin printer and bookseller. At 17, he had anonymously penned an incendiary pamphlet entitled The Urgent Necessity of the Repeal of the Penal Code against Roman Catholics, and had to escape to France. There, meeting Benjamin Franklin, he gained a friend and ally. In 1784, fleeing Ireland a second time, he landed in Franklin s hometown of Philadelphia the perfect place, at the perfect moment. With the Constitutional issue being debated daily in the State House, Carey listened in on every session, memorizing the argued points to print in his newspaper, effectively defending the necessity of a strong Constitution. So began a long and fruitful career of printing, publishing and bookselling, always on behalf of the important issues being debated in the fledgling nation. A faithful Catholic and family man, Mathew Carey s strong sense of justice, exceptional memory and verbal gifts, his generosity and diligence (and a flare for colorful adventures) all contributed to the part he played in the founding of the brand new United States of America. Includes a useful Author s Note Historical Insight article by Daria Sockey Revised edition Series: Portraits in Faith and Freedom. Set 1 Ages 10-14; about 180 pages Readability level: grade 7 Read-aloud for ages 9-up

Mathew Carey: Pamphleteer for Freedom (Volume 3) (Portraits in Faith and Freedom, Set 1: Founding Voices for Freedom in the U.S.)

Biographies

Bethlehem Books

Mathew Carey, an Irish immigrant in America, used his printing press to publish the opposing sides of important issues of his day: the consequences of the British penal laws in Ireland, ratification of the United States Constitution, the federal banking system, immigrant rights. A friend of Benjamin Franklin, Lafayette, Henry Clay, and endorsed by George Washington, he particiapted in the most engaging conversations of his time. He was never afraid to stand up for what he thought was best for the good of his country. And, his life shines as a beacon for the principles of the free press.

Mathew Carey: Pamphleteer for Freedom

Hillside Education

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Hindman, Jane F. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Hindman, Jane F