Mcallum Daniel (5 results)

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who embraced a life of faith after a period of youthful indulgence. The narrative follows the subject's journey from a promising young surgeon in the late 18th century, venturing into the Swedish army and exploring the wider world, to his conversion to Methodism and subsequent dedication to the ministry. The author, through a mix of biographical details and personal letters, meticulously chronicles the subject's transformation, revealing the internal struggles and external challenges that accompanied his religious awakening. The story delves into the subject's evolving relationship with God, the impact of his faith on his professional choices, and the social repercussions of his commitment to the Methodist movement. It sheds light on the religious landscape of England during a period of significant social and political upheaval, as the Methodist movement was gaining prominence amidst the established Church of England. The book's insights into the subject's unwavering devotion to his faith, despite social disapproval and professional obstacles, offers a powerful testament to the transformative power of religion in an individual's life. 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. print-on-demand item.

1st. Edn. pp. v, 427. With portrait frontispiece. In the original black cloth with gilt lettered front board. There is a 4cm. wide band of fading to the lower edge of the front board. This apart a very good hardback copy. A remarkable and monumental collectionof verse ranging from the mundane to the epic. Events in Scottish History from early times to Bannockburn rub shoulders with The Life and Death of Socrates and similarly of Cyrus, King of Persia. A scarce title.

165 pages, good portrait, grubby blue cloth, yellow endpapers soiled, inner hinges weak. But rare.