Excerpt from The Life, Character, and Literary Labours of Samuel Drew, A M
To the numerous individuals of rank and respect~ ability, whose names, as Subscribers, are' appended to this volume, and especially to those who, by their communications and loan of letters, have aided his undertaking, the biographer feels great pleasure in acknowledging his obligations. Nor can he withhold a tribute due to the inhabitants of St. Austell, who have publicly recorded their high regard for his father's memory' To them, without the usual formality, this narrative of their townsman's life is respectfully and gratefully dedicated by his son.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the life story of Samuel Drew, tracing his rise from poverty and obscurity to becoming a significant literary figure. Against a backdrop of religious revivalism in 18th-century Cornwall, Drew's journey from a Methodist shoemaker to a respected author is a testament to resilience and the power of education. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, the author sheds light on Drew's deep faith, his literary pursuits, and the profound impact his writings had on shaping religious and intellectual thought in his era. The narrative delves into the challenges Drew faced as a self-educated man, the controversies surrounding his work, and his enduring legacy as a pioneer in the fields of metaphysics and theology. By examining Drew's life and work, this book not only offers a fascinating biography but also insights into the broader context of religious and intellectual history in 18th-century Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331038818_0
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