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George Henry Sumner
1824–1909
An English churchman and writer whose books mixed practical guidance with the observations of a thoughtful traveler. Best known as Bishop of Guildford, he also left behind memoirs, manuals, and a vivid record of journeys abroad.
1 Audiobook
Churchwardens' Manual their duties, powers, rights, and privilages
by George Henry Sumner
About the author
Born on July 3, 1824, George Henry Sumner was an English Anglican clergyman who later became the first Suffragan Bishop of Guildford, serving from 1888 until his death on December 11, 1909. He was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford, and spent much of his life in church work, preaching, parish leadership, and pastoral service.
Alongside his ministry, he wrote books intended for ordinary readers as well as church workers. His published works include Our Holiday in the East, a travel narrative, and Churchwardens' Manual, a practical guide that shows his interest in the everyday life and organization of the Church.
Sumner's career joined public duty with a clear, accessible style of writing. For audiobook listeners, he is an appealing figure because his work opens a window onto Victorian religious life while also reflecting the curiosity and steady observation of a well-traveled nineteenth-century author.