Incidents and Experiences, of a Railroad Evangelist (Classic Reprint)

Incidents and Experiences, of a Railroad Evangelist (Classic Reprint)
Author: Jennie Smith
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2015-07-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781331791126

Excerpt from Incidents and Experiences, of a Railroad Evangelist After I Was healed I was made the National Superintendent of the Railroad Department of the W'oman's Christian Temperance Union. This opened the way for special work along the rail roads. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Mark Twain's Comedy Classics: 190+ Stories & Sketches (Illustrated Edition)

Mark Twain's Comedy Classics: 190+ Stories & Sketches (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2942
Release: 2024-01-17
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

In 'Mark Twain's Comedy Classics: 190+ Stories & Sketches (Illustrated Edition)', readers are treated to a collection of humorous tales and witty sketches that showcase Mark Twain's comedic genius. Twain's signature satirical style is on full display as he expertly critiques the social norms and conventions of his time with sharp wit and clever wordplay. Each story and sketch is a masterclass in comedic writing, making this book a must-read for fans of humor and satire. The illustrations included in this edition add an extra layer of enjoyment to Twain's timeless humor, bringing his characters and settings to vivid life. Mark Twain's work continues to resonate with readers today, proving the enduring relevance of his comedic voice. It's a delightful read that will leave you chuckling and contemplating long after you've finished.

The Most Reluctant Convert

The Most Reluctant Convert
Author: David C. Downing
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-05-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1666718939

In his teens, a young man wrote, “I believe in no religion. There is absolutely no proof for any of them.” After serving in the trenches of WW1, the same young man said, “I never sank so low as to pray.” To a religious friend, he wrote impatiently, “You can’t start with God. I don’t accept God!” This young man was C. S. Lewis, the “foul-mouthed atheist” who would become one of the most eloquent Christian writers of the twentieth century. David C. Downing offers a unique look at Lewis’s personal journey to faith and the profound influence it had on his life as a writer and eventual follower of Christ. This is the first book to focus on the period from Lewis’s childhood to his early thirties, a tumultuous journey of spiritual and intellectual exploration. It was not despite this journey but precisely because of it that Lewis understood the search for life’s meaning so well.

Classic Hymn Stories

Classic Hymn Stories
Author: Louis F. Benson
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1602664390

Inspirational Stories Behind Your Favorite Hymns This classic book, written a century ago by the country's leading hymnologist, offers a collection of uplifting stories that will revitalize your worship. Originally published in 1903, the book was the first of its kind - a popular book that gave readers a unique look at the history behind the most popular hymns of the era. Did you know: Charles Wesley wrote the doxology to the hymn "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" The hymn "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" was written by a Sunday school teacher during last-minute preparations for a Christmas Eve service. "Onward Christian Soldiers" became popular shortly after the end of the Civil War. Discover fascinating facts and inspiring stories behind hymns and the men and women who wrote them. This book is also a valuable source of illustrations for pastors and music ministers.

Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter

Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter
Author: Ace Collins
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031054226X

The treasured traditions of Easter—little bunnies, parades, new Easter outfits, sunrise services, passion plays, and more—infuse our celebration of the season with meaning and glowing memories. And in ways you may not realize, they point us to the resurrection of Christ and our hope of life beyond the grave. Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter reveals the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs and songs of Easter, introducing you to stories you’ve never heard and a deeper appreciation for the holiday’s familiar hallmarks.

50 Classic Detective Stories

50 Classic Detective Stories
Author: Golgotha Press
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages: 15245
Release: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1621071324

Some of the greatest detective stories every wrote are collected in this massive anthology. Works include: Zadig The Rector of Veilbye Mlle de ScudÈri The Murders In The Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Roget The Purloined Letter The Woman in White Bleak House A Study In Scarlet The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes? Initials Only The Moonstone Whose Body? Clouds of Witness Trentís Last Case The Woman in Black The Red House Mystery The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Secret Adversary Room Number 3 Against Odds The Black Star The Blue Lights The Brand of Silence The Diamond Cross Mystery The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective The Gloved Hand The Gray Mask The Great Ruby Robbery: A Detective Story Guy Garrick Hagar of the Pawn-Shop The House of Strange Secrets The Last Stroke Malcolm Sage, Detective The Mansion of Mystery The Master Detective The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel The Romance of Elaine A Successful Shadow Tangled Trails Tom Sawyer, Detective The Vanishing Man The Case of the White Footprints X Y Z Case of Jennie Brice Murder! The Attic Murder The Cinema Murder Murder in the Gunroom

Stories and Society

Stories and Society
Author: Dennis Butts
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 159
Release: 1992-07-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1349221112

Children's literature is increasingly exposed to critical debate in England and America. There are indeed a number of histories and surveys of children's literature, but few works exist which discuss the contexts, ideologies and narrative structures of children's stories in a serious and detailed manner, or examine particular case-histories to see how the different forces interact. This is what this collection of essays attempts to do. The topics range from Little Women to Winnie the Pooh and from story forms such as 'The Adventure Story' to 'Fantasy'.

Farm Stories

Farm Stories
Author: Edward N. Conner
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1678170542

Autobiographical sketches of my childhood and youth on a farm in Greensville County, Virginia

Telling Sexual Stories

Telling Sexual Stories
Author: Ken Plummer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2002-11-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1134850956

This book explores the rites of a sexual story-telling culture and examines the nature of these newly emerging narratives and the socio-historical conditions that have given rise to them.