Publisher's Synopsis
Sketches of the Life and Work of Captain Cyrus Sturdivant, the Prisoner's Friend is a book written by Cyrus Sturdivant himself in 1882. It is a biographical account of his life and work as a prison reformer and a Christian minister. The book includes an account of his rescue and conversion of Francis Murphy and others, who were prisoners at the time.Captain Cyrus Sturdivant was a well-known figure in the prison reform movement of the 19th century. He was a former sea captain who became a Christian minister and devoted his life to helping prisoners. He believed that prisoners could be reformed and that they deserved a second chance.The book provides a detailed account of Sturdivant's life and his work with prisoners. It describes how he started his ministry and how he became involved in prison reform. The book also includes stories of prisoners he helped and the impact he had on their lives.One of the most notable stories in the book is the rescue and conversion of Francis Murphy. Murphy was a notorious criminal who had been in and out of prison for years. Sturdivant was able to reach him and help him turn his life around. The book also includes stories of other prisoners who were helped by Sturdivant.Overall, Sketches of the Life and Work of Captain Cyrus Sturdivant, the Prisoner's Friend is a fascinating account of the life of a man who dedicated his life to helping others. It provides insight into the prison reform movement of the 19th century and the impact it had on the lives of prisoners.Also, Incidents Of Captain Sturdivant�������s Sea-Going Life, As Well As His Illustrated Home Mission And Gospel Temperance Work, Written By Himself, With An Introduction.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.
