The Boy of Battle Ford and the Man

by W. S. Blackman and W.S. Blackman

Book Overview

A classic story of a young man's journey to adulthood, The Boy of Battle Ford covers Blackman's years growing up in early post-settlement Illinois, where he gave in to temptations such as drinking, gambling, and the lure of prostitutes before joining the army, finding God and becoming a preacher. Blackman, who notes that he is determined to "write facts" in this book, peppers his story with the sordid details of the sinful times of his life as well...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809331284
• ISBN13: 9780809331284
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.4"