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Father Taylor (1906)

Father Taylor (1906)

Collyer, Robert

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Religious Biographies19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164644130
ISBN13: 9781164644132
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Father Taylor is a historical novel written by Robert Collyer and published in 1906. The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Edward Taylor, a Methodist minister who becomes known as Father Taylor due to his dedication to helping the poor and his charismatic preaching style. The story is told through the eyes of a young boy named Tom, who is taken under Father Taylor's wing and becomes his disciple.The novel explores themes of social justice, poverty, and the power of faith. It depicts the struggles of working-class families in Boston during a time of rapid industrialization and urbanization, as well as the role of religion in providing hope and community for those in need. Father Taylor is portrayed as a larger-than-life figure who inspires both admiration and controversy, as he challenges the traditional hierarchy of the church and advocates for a more inclusive and compassionate approach to ministry.Overall, Father Taylor is a vivid and engaging portrait of a historical figure who played a significant role in shaping the religious and social landscape of 19th-century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, social justice, and the human spirit.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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