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Please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. The foundling by francis cardinal spellman charles scribners sons new york 1951. Buy the foundling 366h by spellman, cardinal francis isbn. The cardinal was known as telma or franny spellman in some circles and was rumored to enjoy an active sexual and social life in new york city, with a particular fondness for broadway musicals and their chorus boys. Boldly inscribed and signed on first flyleaf in blue ink. View larger image the foundling francis cardinal spellman.
Francis cardinal spellman is the author of the foundling 3. Abebooks seller since february 12, 2010 seller rating. In the foundling 1951, spellman pays tribute to new yorks catholic charitable institutions and to the clergy who run them. Francis spellman 18891967 was the archbishop of new york 19391967 and vicar of the united states armed forces. Educated at fordham college in new york and the north american college in rome, he was ordained in 1916 and served for 2 years as a. Among his better known writings are the road to victory 1942 and his best. First published in 1951, this is the simple, heartwarming story of a baby left by its mother in a great cathedral in new york, and of the man who found it. The foundling begins with a chance encounter between an old man named balbus and a small boy named elerian. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Francis cardinal spellman presides over a christmas party for. Cardinal francis spellman synopsis first published in 1951, this is the simple, heartwarming story of a baby left by its mother in a great cathedral in new york, and of the man who found it. Twentyseven young women were informally presented to francis cardinal spellman at the gotham ball.
Francis joseph spellman may 4, 1889 december 2, 1967 was an american bishop and cardinal of the catholic church. A returning world war i soldier, who lost an arm and became facially disfigured finds. The power of the name of new yorks famous cardinal and the impetus of literary guild selection, insures a substantial start. People francis spellman wnyc new york public radio. The foundling of cardinal spellmans story turns up in manhattans st. The foundling by francis cardinal spellman hardcover. This is a new release of the original 1951 edition. In addition to his enormous pastoral and administrative work, cardinal spellman wrote several volumes of poetry and a novel, the foundling 1951, which was a national best seller.
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