Synopsis
The Circuit Rider's Sketch Book is a book written by E. Alston Wilkes and published in 1907. It is a collection of sketches and stories about the life of a circuit rider, a preacher who travels on horseback to bring the gospel to rural communities. The book is divided into chapters, each one focusing on a different aspect of the circuit rider's life, such as his travels, his encounters with people along the way, and his experiences preaching in different churches. The sketches are written in a simple, straightforward style, and provide a glimpse into the hardships and joys of this unique way of life. The book is a valuable historical document, offering insights into the religious and social landscape of rural America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also a tribute to the courage and dedication of the circuit riders who brought the message of hope and salvation to so many people in remote areas of the country.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.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
I ntroduction: Letter to President John KU go. Holly Hill, S. C, September 9, 1907. President of Trinity College, N. C. Dear Brother John Kilgo: It has been a decade and two years since you have met with your brethren in this State as a member of the South Carohna Conference. Many then who did dehght to meet and greet you have gone from us, and have been transferred forever. It might afford you a melancholy pleasure to have the long sad roll recalled, and have brought to mind the lofty characters and noble bearings of the fallen braves who it seems but yesterday talked and walked among us. But such is life. We are here to act our parts on the worlds stage of action in the drama of hfe with its sunshine and shadows for a while, then the final act is played, and the closing scene and we make exit forever. Let us hastily review the list and call the roll of those who were hearty and happy just twelve years ago, but upon whose graves today the autumn leaves are silently fal Ung. First, R. N. Wells, who died in his prime. How easily his face and suavity of manner can be recalled. Franks, Seale, Laird, Pritchard, Jno. A. Mood all elderly men who died in the faith. Then comes Kirkland, another one whom God took from us ere the world knew his worth; and then follow Thos. Raysor, W. W. Mood, Bellinger, Lester, H. M. Mood, Few, Johnson, Patterson, Carson, Simpson Jones, Dickson, Munnerlyn, Bissell, Dantzler, Verdin, A. M. A ttaway, Elwell, H. M. Pooser, Loyless, Price, Sidi H. Browne, Owen, D. A. Patrick, Kistler, A. W. Walker, C. E. Wiggins, M. L. Banks, A uld, J. F. Smith, G. E. Stokes, Berry, Porter, Hamer, Pate, Loyal, Thos. G. Herbert, Jno. A ttaway, Stoll, J. E. Grier, Wright, Darby, A. J.
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About the Publisher
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