Preserve the voices of a old Southern world in Days of Yore, or Shadows of the Past.
This nonfiction collection gathers memories, church history, and personal recollections from Charleston and nearby communities, tying together faith, family, and local life across generations.
From church life in colonial and Revolutionary America to intimate family letters, the book presents biographical sketches, community records, and vivid scenes that illuminate daily faith, duty, and devotion. Readers encounter ministers, parish history, and the people who shaped a region, alongside reflections on memory, aging, and onward heritage.
- Biographical portraits of early clergymen and church communities.
- Firsthand recollections of Revolution-era events and local life.
- Family letters, marriages, and the weave of generations across decades.
- Narratives that connect religious practice with everyday duties and virtues.
Ideal for readers who enjoy local history, religious heritage, and thoughtful reminiscence of past communities through the lens of a single well‑documented era. If you treasure primary voices and grounded storytelling, this edition offers a vivid portal to the world it recalls.