A Sketchbook of the American Episcopate is a book written by Hermon Griswold Batterson in 1878. The book is a collection of sketches and biographies of the bishops of the Episcopal Church in America, from the earliest days of the church up until the late 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the lives and achievements of these bishops, including their education, ordination, and service to the church. The book also includes illustrations of the bishops, as well as photographs of their churches and other important landmarks in the history of the Episcopal Church. The author's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and lay readers interested in the history of the church. Overall, A Sketchbook of the American Episcopate is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Episcopal Church in America.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.