| Author |
Manford, E. (Erasmus), 1815-1884 |
| LoC No. |
02017582
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| Title |
Twenty-five years in the West
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| Alternate Title |
25 years in the West
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| Original Publication |
United States: E. Manford, 1867.
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| Note |
The autobiography of a Universalist minister.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Twenty-five Years in the West" by E. Manford is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's extensive travels and experiences as he spreads his Universalist beliefs throughout various states in the western United States during a time of significant cultural and social change. The narrative offers insights into the challenges and adventures faced by the author, a preacher determined to promote his faith and engage in theological debates. The opening of the work sets the stage for the author's journey, beginning with his reflections on his early life in Massachusetts and his transformation from a shoemaker to a budding minister. Manford details his upbringing, including the loss of his father at a young age, his subsequent aspirations to be a merchant, and his eventual calling to the ministry after discovering Universalism. As he embarks on his travels, he highlights encounters with various people, debates on contentious issues like slavery and religious doctrine, and the hardships of life on the road. These anecdotes not only illustrate Manford's commitment to his faith but also paint a vivid picture of American life during the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| LoC Class |
F476: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory
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| Subject |
Ohio River Valley -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Northwest, Old -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Universalist churches -- Northwest, Old
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71224 |
| Release Date |
Jul 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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