A Correct View Of That Part Of The United States Which Lies West Of The Allegany Mountains With Regard To Religion And Morals (1814)

A Correct View of That Part of the United States Which Lies West of the Allegany Mountains: With Regard to Religion and Morals is a book written by John Freeman Schermerhorn in 1814. The book provides a comprehensive account of the religious and moral landscape of the western United States, particularly the areas beyond the Allegany Mountains. Schermerhorn's work is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the region's religious and moral character. The author begins by describing the various religious denominations present in the area, including Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, and Quakers. He also provides an overview of the different religious practices and beliefs of the Native American tribes that inhabit the region.In addition to discussing religion, Schermerhorn also examines the moral climate of the western United States. He describes the prevailing attitudes towards slavery, alcohol consumption, and other social issues of the time. The author also provides a detailed account of the education system in the region, including the establishment of schools and the training of teachers.Throughout the book, Schermerhorn emphasizes the importance of religion and morality in shaping the character of the western United States. He argues that the success of the region is dependent on the cultivation of these values, and that the people of the area must work to uphold them.Overall, A Correct View of That Part of the United States Which Lies West of the Allegany Mountains: With Regard to Religion and Morals provides a valuable historical perspective on the religious and moral landscape of the western United States in the early 19th century.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.