Susanna Wesley (1886)

by Eliza Clarke

Book Overview

Susanna Wesley is a biography written by Eliza Clarke in 1886. The book chronicles the life of Susanna Wesley, the mother of John and Charles Wesley, who were instrumental in the founding of the Methodist Church. Clarke provides a detailed account of Susanna's upbringing, marriage, and motherhood, as well as her religious beliefs and practices. The book also explores the challenges Susanna faced as a woman in the 17th and 18th centuries, including the loss of several children and financial difficulties. The author draws on primary sources, including Susanna's letters and journals, to provide a comprehensive and intimate portrait of this remarkable woman. Overall, Susanna Wesley is a fascinating biography that sheds light on the life of a woman whose influence on the Methodist movement is often overlooked.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: 1164914979
• ISBN13: 9781164914976
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"