""A Historical Account of Christ Church, Philadelphia: From Its Foundation, 1695 to 1841"" is a book written by Benjamin Dorr and published in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive history of Christ Church, one of the oldest and most important churches in Philadelphia. The book covers the period from the church's founding in 1695 to 1841, when it was already a well-established institution in the city.The book begins with an overview of the early history of Philadelphia and the founding of Christ Church. It then goes on to describe the various pastors and leaders who played important roles in the development of the church over the years. The book also covers the many important events and milestones in the church's history, including the construction of the church building, the establishment of the church's school and library, and the role of the church in the American Revolution.Throughout the book, Dorr provides detailed descriptions of the various personalities, events, and traditions that have made Christ Church such an important institution in Philadelphia. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help bring the history of the church to life.Overall, ""A Historical Account of Christ Church, Philadelphia: From Its Foundation, 1695 to 1841"" is an important historical document that provides a unique insight into the early history of one of America's most important churches. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia or the role of religion in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.