Autobiography Of Rev. James B. Finley Or Pioneer Life In The West
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ISBN10: 054812471X
ISBN13: 9780548124710
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780548124710
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Autobiography of Rev. James B. Finley or Pioneer Life in the West is a book written by James B. Finley, an American Methodist minister and missionary who lived during the 19th century. The book is an autobiographical account of Finley's life and experiences as a pioneer in the American West. Throughout the book, Finley shares his personal journey from a young man growing up in Ohio to his travels as a missionary in the frontier territories of Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri. He describes in detail the challenges and hardships he faced as he worked to establish churches and spread the gospel in these new and often hostile environments. The book also offers a vivid portrayal of life on the American frontier during the mid-1800s, including encounters with Native American tribes, the dangers of traveling by horseback and wagon, and the struggles of the early settlers to establish communities in the wilderness. Overall, the Autobiography of Rev. James B. Finley or Pioneer Life in the West is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's dedication to his faith and his mission to bring Christianity to the American frontier. It offers readers a unique glimpse into a pivotal period in American history and provides valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of the early pioneers who helped shape the country we know today.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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