Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Henry Bidleman Bascom is a biographical book written by Moses Montgomery Henkle and published in 1894. The book tells the story of the life of Henry Bidleman Bascom, a prominent Methodist bishop and educator in the United States during the 19th century. The book begins with a brief overview of Bascom's family background and childhood, and then moves on to his early education and career as a lawyer. It then explores his conversion to Methodism and his subsequent decision to become a minister. The bulk of the book focuses on Bascom's career as a bishop, including his travels throughout the United States and his involvement in various religious and social movements of the time. It also delves into his role as an educator, including his time as president of Augusta College and Transylvania University. Throughout the book, Henkle provides detailed descriptions of Bascom's sermons, speeches, and writings, as well as his interactions with other prominent figures of the time, such as Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Overall, The Life of Henry Bidleman Bascom offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of the most influential Methodist leaders of the 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.
