The Parson of the Islands; a Biography of the Rev. Joshua Thomas: Embracing Sketches of His Contemporaries, and Remarkable Camp Meeting Scenes, Revival Incidents, and Reminiscences of the Introduction of Methodism on the Islands of the Chesapeake, and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia
Language: English
Published by Tidewater Publishers, Cambridge, MD, 1961
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Condition: Used
US$ 14.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
See photos for condition details. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket that still has the original price of $3.95 on the front flap. DJ shows spotting, particularly on the edges and spine area, edges and corners also show bumps/small tears. Blue cloth boards underneath are clean and bright with only very light handling wear to the edges and corners. The internal binding is good and text pages are tight. The only handwriting found in the book is on the front end page where there is a signature at the top from Sister Gladys Hull. No other handwriting found in the book, no bookplates, no library markings, no remainder marks etc. This is the 1961 reprint on the 100th anniversary of the original publication. Please note: we have multiple copies of this book - each one was listed separately with their own set of photos and descriptions, which is why you see different prices on some as the condition of each copy varies.
Seller Inventory # 2240165
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Parson of the Islands; a Biography of the Rev. Joshua Thomas: Embracing Sketches of His Contemporaries, and Remarkable Camp Meeting Scenes, Revival Incidents, and Reminiscences of the Introduction of Methodism on the Islands of the Chesapeake, and the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia
- Author
- Adam Wallace
- Publisher
- Tidewater Publishers, Cambridge, MD
- Publication year
- 1961
- Condition
- VG+
- Dust jacket
- Good+
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Biography and Genealogy, History and Geography, Philosophy and Religion
Yesterday's Book Shop
CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 15 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 5.90 | US$ 14.90 |
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Store description
Yesterday's Book Shop is a small, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in Maryland in 1966 under the name The Collector's Corner, which mainly dealt in older books, stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the main focus became only books and printed matter.
Specialty
First editions, signed editions, limited editions, pre-1950 collectible copies with most being around the turn of the twentieth century and earlier.Seller's business information
Yesterday's Book Shop
OR, U.S.A.