personal recollections 1813 1893 rev von brown charles phillip perry (3 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Edition Unstated. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is sound. Black gilt-stamped covers, gilt-stamped text block, 222 pages plus 21-page Appendix, illustrated with black and white pictures of family members and the family farm. Spots of wear at corners and along spine. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz. Category: Genealogy & Local History; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 012295.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. 222, 21 p., [17] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 22 cm. An inscription from a W.C. Brown to Miss Athalia Brown on the front free end paper, dated 1910. A very rare copy of this reminiscence. Photographs include a family farm on the Lime Springs, Howard County, Iowa, Vernon Springs, Iowa and 15 more. Much early and interesting Iowa history. A very solid and handsome copy with some slight wear at the tips of the spine and spots on the right edge of the text block.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a deeply personal account of the author's life as a Baptist missionary in the American West during the 1840s and 1850s. It provides a firsthand glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of pioneering life in a newly settled territory, as the author and his wife traversed rugged landscapes and navigated the social and religious landscape of Iowa. From their arduous journey west to the establishment of churches and communities, the author chronicles their experiences with an engaging blend of detail and reflection. The book offers a rich tapestry of everyday life on the frontier, including poignant descriptions of the hardships faced by early settlers and the bonds of community that arose in the face of adversity. The author also explores the unique challenges of being a missionary in a rapidly changing world, detailing his efforts to bring the gospel to diverse communities, and his struggles to reconcile his faith with the realities of frontier life. The book goes beyond a simple account of missionary work, revealing a deep commitment to social change and reform. This is evident in his passionate advocacy for temperance and his reflections on the changing role of religion in American society. Through the author's personal experiences and insightful observations, the book provides a compelling portrait of a transformative era in American history, and reveals the enduring power of faith, resilience, and human connection. 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.