1879 Catherine and Crauford Tait: A Memoir

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First Edition, Leather Binding

The first edition of Catherine and Crauford Tait: A Memoir, a loving biography on Archibald Campbell Tait's wife and son. Written by Tait, the first Scottish archbishop of England. Edited at his request by W.M. Benham. Published by Macmillan and Co. in 1879.

In quarter calf. A frontispiece of an engraved portrait of Catharine by English engraver Charles Henry Jeens. A plate showing an engraved portrait of Craufurd Tate appears between pp.480-481. Collated complete.

Tait's biography follows the pious and generous life of his philanthropic wife Catherine Tait, nee. Spooner, who advocated for struggling families and children across communities that Campbell worked in, including Rugby and Carlisle. She also established the charitable Ladies' Diocesan Association in London, to help bridge the gap between rich and poor.

Following this, he delves into the life of his son, Crauford, an earnest clergyman who showed a sunny kindness in his endeavours. The book urges readers to follow both Catherine and Crauford as inspiring models.

Published shortly following the deaths of Catherine and Crauford, who both passed away in 1878, the memoir is also a portrait of grief.