Thomas E Roach (5 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 91pp. Drawings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

Condition: NEW. David Roach; John McCrea; Matt Brooker; Ian Gibson; Colin MacNeil; Cam Kennedy; Ben Willsher; Shaun Thomas; Duke Mighten (illustrator).

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 248. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1952 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 248.

Condition: Very good -. 8" x 5½". Blue cloth, spine and title gilt, with original dust jacket. Pp. 143. Jacket very good minus due to a large chip, tears reinforced with tape to rear and moderate water stains to backstrip. Book very good plus with minimal wear and former owner's name and note inked to ffep; a few faint soil spots and corner creases; light dust-soiling to edges. This is an uncommon work, part autobiography and part epic fantasy, written by an African American minister, Thomas E. Roach. In the book's preface, Roach shared that the work was, despite fictional names and elements, a: "story of the life and mission of the author . . . The experiences and revelations are dedicated to clergymen of all Creeds and to all earnest and sincere believers in the existence of the life beyond . . . The work is sent forth to weather the gales of adverse criticism in the hope that it shall steam into the harbor of acceptance and inspiration." Per the book, the author was born in Barbados. He gave a brief history of the Haitian Revolution along with his early life as an itinerant missionary and speaker in the Caribbean Islands, South America and Africa. He was then schooled in Ohio, North Carolina and at Howard, pastoring in Rhode Island and Connecticut before settling in Chicago. Identifying as "Victor," the author "had one supreme purpose and that was to go down into the slum life of the city . . . to study the multiplicity of character and disposition in high and low society at close range." He "wanted to make personal observations, to follow the trail of research, to find facts and preserve experiences." The book involved fantasies of romancing "Salome," a beautiful socialite and religious scholar, through dance and deep spiritual conversations. "Reason has its limitations," Salome argued. "Life is filled to the brim with questions and problems. Enigmas, obscure or ambiguous sayings; riddles, puzzling questions; condundrums . . . " The tale weaved its way through medical and military history, varied scientific and religious pursuits, revealing a journey through space and time that broached topics of race, injustice, the "Master Creator" and "primitive man." Victor arrived at a mammoth, incomparable Cathedral, intent to "discredit myths, fables and traditions and make Truth the subject of my discourses." His "observation" revealed that "the world is still pregnant with greed, excessive selfishness, rivalry, prejudice, envy, cruelty, and atrocity" but he believed that "an extensive gold mine of spiritual jewels and lakes of spiritual minerals are available to the clergy." The book ended with biographical sketches of "a few celebrities of the Christian Church," including Martin De Porres (per Wikipedia, the "patron saint of mixed-race people and all those seeking racial harmony") and Mary G. Evans, "a shining star in the Christian stage." Evans was the "gifted pastor" of Chicago's Cosmopolitan Community Church for 34 years, from 1932 until her death in 1966. She was also the first woman to receive a Doctor of Divinity degree from Wilberforce University. Four pages were dedicated to "notable artist and musician" J. Wesley Jones, longtime director of Chicago's Metropolitan Community Church choir and the Negro Chorus of 1,000 Voices. A scarce and creative journey through history, race and religion by an African American pastor. OCLC shows twelve holdings.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1952. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 248, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 248 248.