Samuel Drew, the Self-Taught Cornishman. a Life Lesson

Samuel Drew, The Self-Taught Cornishman. A Life Lesson by Jacob Halls Drew presents the life of Samuel Drew, a Cornish shoemaker who rose to prominence as a metaphysician and author. The narrative traces his poverty-stricken childhood in St. Austell, his mother's influence, his apprenticeship, his conversion under Adam Clarke and Wesley, and his emergence as a rigorous thinker who wrote influential works on the soul, the body, and the nature of God. It covers his contact with John Whitaker, Dr. Clarke, and William Gregor, his editorial career with the Imperial Magazine, and his later life in London, including the History of Cornwall and his major theological treatises. The biography emphasizes Drew's synthesis of intellect and faith, his sympathy for working people, and his commitment to education and religion. It culminates with his death in 1833 and his lasting influence on British religious philosophy.