author
E. Uhlrich
Known today mainly for a single public-domain work, this little-documented writer left behind an early 20th-century account of Don Bosco that reflects a warm interest in faith, education, and the care of children.
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The Nineteenth Century Apostle of the Little Ones
by E. Uhlrich
About the author
Very little biographical information about E. Uhlrich appears to be readily available in major reference sources. Public-domain library records and Wikisource identify the author as Eugene Uhlrich and connect the name with The Nineteenth Century Apostle of the Little Ones.
That work is presented as an article published in The Catholic World in 1903 and centers on Don Bosco, the Italian priest and educator later canonized as a saint. The piece introduces Don Bosco's life and mission in a direct, accessible way, with a clear admiration for his work with neglected and vulnerable children.
Because so little else could be confirmed from reliable sources during this search, the surviving picture of Eugene Uhlrich is necessarily brief. Still, the work attached to the name suggests a writer interested in Catholic biography and in telling uplifting stories about compassion, teaching, and practical service.