Seven Years' Street Preaching In San Francisco, California: Embracing Incidents, Triumphant Death Scenes, Etc. (1857)

by W.P. Strickland, William Taylor, William Peter Strickland

Book Overview

Seven Years' Street Preaching in San Francisco, California is a book written by William Taylor and originally published in 1857. The book is a memoir of Taylor's experiences as a street preacher in San Francisco during the mid-19th century. Taylor's book covers a wide range of topics related to his street preaching, including his encounters with various individuals and groups, his efforts to spread the word of God, and his experiences with death and dying. Throughout the book, Taylor describes his interactions with people from all walks of life, including miners, prostitutes, and criminals. He also provides detailed accounts of his preaching methods and the impact they had on his listeners.One of the key themes of the book is Taylor's belief in the transformative power of religion. He describes how his preaching was able to change the lives of many of the people he encountered, leading them to renounce their sinful ways and turn to God. He also discusses the challenges he faced as a street preacher, including opposition from those who opposed his message and the difficulties of reaching out to people in a rapidly growing and changing city.Overall, Seven Years' Street Preaching in San Francisco, California is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a street preacher in mid-19th century America. It offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of San Francisco during this time period, as well as insights into the challenges and rewards of spreading the gospel in a diverse and rapidly changing city.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: 116593521X
• ISBN13: 9781165935215
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"