History of the Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Pawling, Dutchess County, N.Y., and the Mission Church of St. Charles Borromeo, Dover Plains, Dutchess County, N.Y. [1848-1900]

This comprehensive history of two Catholic churches in Dutchess County, New York provides a fascinating insight into the lives and faith of the people who built and sustained these communities. With detailed accounts of the churches' founding, growth, and development, as well as numerous photographs and illustrations, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism in New York State.

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