"The Trials of a Mind in its Progress to Catholicism", by Silliman Ives, published by Sadlier, New York in 1854. Original first edition.

Levi Silliman Ives (September 16, 1797 - October 13, 1867) was an American theologian and bishop.

As a lay Roman Catholic, whose marriage barred him from the priesthood, Ives spent his last years as a professor of rhetoric at St. John's College (now Fordham University). He also lectured at St. Joseph's Seminary and the convents of the Sacred Heart and Sisters of Charity, as well as concerning himself in charity work. He was also one of the founders of the Manhattan College (a Catholic College now located in Riverdale, New York) and served as the first Chairman of its Board of Trustees (1863-1867).

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Embossed hard boards, original publisher's cloth [some little wear, one small damage on spine: see photo]; name and '1854' is pen-written on the front endpaper; 5" x 7.1/2"; 233 pages, some soiling and a few page corner folds, good condition.