Life Of L. B. Stateler, A Story Of Life On The Frontier: Containing Incidents, Anecdotes, And Sketches Of Methodist History In The West And Northwest

by Edwin James Stanley

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of L. B. Stateler, A Story Of Life On The Frontier"" by Edwin James Stanley is a historical account of the life and experiences of L. B. Stateler, a prominent figure in the Methodist Church in the American West and Northwest. The book provides a detailed narrative of Stateler's life, from his childhood in Ohio to his early years as a circuit rider in Indiana and Illinois, and his later work as a pastor and bishop in the Western territories.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Stateler's life and work. The first chapter provides an overview of his early years, including his family background and education. The following chapters describe his experiences as a circuit rider, including the challenges he faced traveling long distances on horseback to preach to remote communities.The later chapters of the book focus on Stateler's work as a pastor and bishop, including his efforts to establish new churches and schools in the Western territories. The book also contains numerous anecdotes and sketches of Methodist history in the West and Northwest, providing a broader context for Stateler's life and work.Overall, ""Life Of L. B. Stateler, A Story Of Life On The Frontier"" is a fascinating and informative account of the experiences of a pioneering Methodist minister in the American West. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers and religious leaders in the Western territories.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165549727
• ISBN13: 9781165549726
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"