The Galax Gatherers: The Gospel among the Highlanders (Appalachian Echoes Non-Fiction)

By Edward O. Guerrant and Grace Owings Guerrant Guerrant

Book Overview

The Galax Gatherers: The Gospel Among The Highlanders is a book written by Edward Owings Guerrant and published in 1910. The book is a collection of stories about Guerrant's experiences as a missionary in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky and Virginia, where he preached the gospel to the local Highlanders. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each of which tells a different story about Guerrant's encounters with the Highlanders. The stories range from humorous to heart-wrenching, and they provide a unique glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in the mountains at the turn of the 20th century. Throughout the book, Guerrant emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel to all people, regardless of their background or social status. He also highlights the challenges he faced as a missionary, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the harsh living conditions in the mountains. Overall, The Galax Gatherers is a fascinating and inspiring book that offers a rare perspective on the early days of missionary work in America. It is a testament to the power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit, and it continues to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the United States.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: 1120999154
• ISBN13: 9781120999153
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"