Mrs.Booth: of the Salvation Army

Stead, W.T.

Edité par James Nisbet & CO., LIMITED, Great Britain, 1900

LIFE OF MRS. BOOTH: The Founder of the Salvation Army by Stead, W.T. Printed by Hazell, Watson, and Viney, LD., London and Aylesbury, 1900. No Edition Remarks. This is scarce antiquarian book. Hardcover Condition: Fair +. Red cloth cover, golden gilt lettering on the spine and cover. Spine faded, corners and edges bumped, soiled, quite worn, but binding still strong, all pages intact. First end paper little teared/chipped by spine - paper's quite fragile because of the age of book. Underlining, marks with black or red ink on some pages, discoloration, smudges, browning or fading, but it does not disturb the printed text;, some corners of pages dog-eard; signed in ink by previous owner; interesting newspaper cuttings glued inside the front cover and first end paper. he book "Life of Mrs. Booth: The Founder of the Salvation Army" is a biography of Catherine Booth, the wife of William Booth, who founded the Salvation Army. The book was written by William Thomas Stead and was first published in 1900.The biography covers Catherine Booth's life from her childhood to her death in 1890. It describes her upbringing in a strict religious household, her marriage to William Booth, and her role in the founding and growth of the Salvation Army. The book also delves into her personal struggles, including her battle with ill health and her relationship with her husband.Stead's writing style is engaging and informative, providing a detailed account of Catherine Booth's life and the history of the Salvation Army. He draws on a variety of sources, including interviews with people who knew Catherine Booth and her own writings, to create a vivid portrait of this remarkable woman. Overall, this is an inspiring and informative biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of the Salvation Army. N° de réf. du vendeur 000178

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Mrs.Booth: of the Salvation Army
Éditeur : James Nisbet & CO., LIMITED, Great Britain
Date d'édition : 1900
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Fair
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket