A Bishop In The Rough (1909)

""A Bishop In The Rough"" is a novel written by David Wallace Duthie and first published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young man named John Graham, who is raised in poverty in the Scottish countryside. Despite his humble beginnings, John is determined to make something of himself and works hard to become a successful businessman.However, John's life takes an unexpected turn when he is approached by the Church of Scotland and asked to become a bishop. Despite his lack of formal education and religious training, John accepts the offer and begins a new chapter in his life as a bishop.As John navigates the challenges of his new role, he must also confront his own doubts and fears about his abilities and his faith. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy American philanthropist and a young woman who captures his heart.""A Bishop In The Rough"" is a thought-provoking exploration of faith, ambition, and the human spirit. It is a timeless tale of perseverance and redemption that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.