Brooke Herford: A Memoir (1904)

By Aaron Tonken

Book Overview

Brooke Herford: A Memoir is a book written by John Cuckson in 1904. The book is a biographical account of the life and works of Brooke Herford, a prominent English Unitarian minister and social reformer of the late 19th century. The book traces Herford's life from his childhood and early education to his career as a minister and social activist. It describes his involvement in various social and political causes, including the temperance movement, women's suffrage, and the abolition of slavery. The book also explores Herford's contributions to the field of theology, particularly his efforts to reconcile the teachings of Christianity with the principles of rationalism and scientific inquiry. The memoir is based on personal recollections of Herford's family and friends, as well as on archival material and contemporary accounts of his life and work. It provides a detailed and insightful portrait of a remarkable figure in English religious and social history.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595550003
• ISBN13: 9781595550002
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
• Length: 485 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.8" x 6.5"