Abraham Coles: Biographical Sketch, Memorial Tributes (Classic Reprint)

Jonathan Ackerman Coles

ISBN 10: 1330490835 / ISBN 13: 9781330490839

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of writings by Dr. Abraham Coles, a renowned 19th-century American physician, scientist, poet, and theologian. It showcases his diverse interests ranging from natural philosophy and medicine to biblical scholarship and literary criticism. The writings explore the intersection of science and faith, the nature of human existence, and the search for meaning in life. Coles's deeply held Christian beliefs shape his perspective on various topics, leading him to propose innovative approaches to understanding the world around him. Through his eloquent prose and insightful observations, Coles invites readers to engage with the fundamental questions of life and the human condition. His work serves as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary thinking and the enduring relevance of timeless ideas. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781330490839_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abraham Coles: Biographical Sketch, Memorial Tributes (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330490835
• ISBN 13: 9781330490839
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

About this title

Synopsis

An intimate look at a physician, poet and translator that combines biography, tributes, and samples of Abraham Coles’ own writings.

This volume presents a biographical sketch, a rich array of memorial remarks, and selections from his literary and spiritual work, offering readers a window into a 19th‑century American thinker.

What you’ll find inside

• A documented life: birth, education, medical practice, marriage, travels, and the enduring threads of faith and learning.
• Memorial tributes and contemporary responses that illuminate his impact on colleagues, friends, and communities.
• Writings and translations across poetry, hymns, psalms, and essays, including notable verse renderings and reflective prose.

You’ll experience

• A blend of personal history and public reception that helps place his work in context.
• Accessible language that conveys historical detail without requiring specialized literary knowledge.
• A curated snapshot of his devotional and literary range, from translations of the Hebrew Psalms to hymnody and exhortations.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century biography, historical medical figures, and collectors of classic psalm translations and verse renderings. This edition serves both researchers and all who appreciate thoughtful, enduring verse and letters.