The Life Of General William Booth

The Founder Of The Salvation Army

von Harold Begbie

480 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Life of General William Booth: The Founder of The Salvation Army is a biography written by Harold Begbie. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of General William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army. The biography traces Booth's life from his humble beginnings as a pawnbroker's assistant to his rise as a prominent religious figure and social reformer.The book covers various aspects of Booth's life, including his early struggles, his conversion to Christianity, his vision for The Salvation Army, and his tireless efforts to help the poor and marginalized. The author also explores Booth's personal life, including his marriage to Catherine Booth, his children, and his relationships with other prominent figures of his time.Throughout the book, Begbie provides a vivid and engaging account of Booth's life, drawing on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts. The author also provides valuable insights into the social and political context of Booth's time, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that shaped his work.Overall, The Life of General William Booth is a compelling biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential religious figures of the 19th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social reform, religious movements, or the life of General William Booth and The Salvation Army.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781430444381
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC