John Keese, Wit and Littérateur: A Biographical Memoir (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The bright intelligence of Mr. Keese was early apparent, and it was decided in family council to edu cate him for the ministry. At his father's death, how ever, it seemed expedient, if not, indeed, necessary, that he should enter on a mercantile career; and, on being asked his preference in that regard, declared it earnestly for the book business, thus revealing that predilection for letters which led him into the walks of literature; incited him to persistent self-culture; gained him the acquaintance and friendship of men of genius; and proved in the end a consolation for the loss of collegiate honors.
It may be proper to mention here that a later family conclave decreed that the eldest brother should espouse the Church, and accordingly William Linn Keese became a clergyman of the Episcopal faith, a devoted follower of Christ, an eloquent divine, loved and honored as a man and pastor in the communities where he lived and taught.
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The bright intelligence of Mr. Keese was early apparent, and it was decided in family council to edu cate him for the ministry. At his father's death, how ever, it seemed expedient, if not, indeed, necessary, that he should enter on a mercantile career; and, on being asked his preference in that regard, declared it earnestly for the book business, thus revealing that predilection for letters which led him into the walks of literature; incited him to persistent self-culture; gained him the acquaintance and friendship of men of genius; and proved in the end a consolation for the loss of collegiate honors.
It may be proper to mention here that a later family conclave decreed that the eldest brother should espouse the Church, and accordingly William Linn Keese became a clergyman of the Episcopal faith, a devoted follower of Christ, an eloquent divine, loved and honored as a man and pastor in the communities where he lived and taught.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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