Connecting with History Shop Our Categories www.rchistory.com SHOP CURRICULUM & BOOKS Year 1 - Ancient History & Old Testament Year 2 - Early Church & Early Medieval Year 3 - High Medieval - Post-Reformation Year 4 - American History CLEARANCE ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Connecting with History Activity Books History Sing-Alongs Timelines Historical Geography Language Arts In the Footsteps of the Saints Hillside Education Press Jim Weiss Audios CO-OP CURRICULUM Co-op Classroom Material Co-op Edition Family Books & Material LEARN About Connecting with History Catalog Discount Program Samples FAQ About Us Contact Us Raves & Reviews Community Copyright Policy CO-OPs SHOP YEAR 1 - Ancient History YEAR 2 - Early Church YEAR 3 - High Medieval YEAR 4 - American History CO-OPS Home > SHOP > ADDITIONAL MATERIAL > Hillside Education Press > Pierre Toussaint: A Citizen of Old New York American Catholic Biography series Price: $14.95 Qty: Description More Information Pierre Toussaint, a former slave, moved to New York from Saint Domingue (modern day Haiti) with his owners in 1787 as they escaped the unrest on the island. Although freed by the family, he continued to help and serve them as long as they lived. He became a hair dresser and was befriended and trusted by many of the leading families of New York. He was famous for his charitable work and in building up the Catholic Church in New York City. He and his wife took in refugees and orphans and never turned away anyone in need. He died a most admired and beloved citizen. In 1996 he was declared "venerable" by Pope John Paul II. An engaging and amazing story of a dignified hero of American history. Part of the American Background Series. Milton Lomask Share your knowledge of this product. Be the first to write a review »
