Diary of George Ridpath: Minister of Stitchel, 1755-1761 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Ridpath

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ISBN 10: 0266269621 ISBN 13: 9780266269625

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Diary of George Ridpath: Minister of Stitchel, 1755-1761 offers a window into 18th‑century Scottish life through the daily entries of a parish minister.

This edition presents Ridpath’s reflections, travel notes, and community duties from 1758, capturing the rhythms of church, family, and local affairs with clear, accessible prose.

The pages blend practical duties with personal moments, showing how Ridpath balances sermons, visits, and disputes with moments of humor, curiosity, and humanity. Readers glimpse the social networks of a rural minister, hear his thoughts on contemporary events, and observe the everyday workings of a Scots parish during the mid‑Georgian era.

Illustrates the routines of ministerial life in 18th‑century Scotland, including preaching, visiting, and correspondence.
Documents interactions with neighbors, travelers, and local gentry, revealing social hierarchies and community ties.
Offers a firsthand view of travel, residence, and the practicalities of church administration in the period.
Conveys the voice and perspective of a cleric amid historical context and daily duties.

Ideal for readers of historical diaries, Scottish history, and church history who want an intimate look at life in 1750s rural Scotland.

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