Indiana Methodism: A Series Of Sketches And Incidents, Grave And Humors Concerning Preachers And People Of The West (1892)

Indiana Methodism: A Series of Sketches and Incidents, Grave and Humorous, Concerning Preachers and People of the West is a book written by John L. Smith and published in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Methodism in Indiana, focusing on the lives of preachers and the people they served. The author presents a series of sketches and anecdotes that offer a unique perspective on the development of Methodism in the American West.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early struggles of Methodist preachers in Indiana, the growth of the church during the 19th century, and the role of Methodism in shaping the social and cultural landscape of the state. The author also explores the challenges faced by Methodist preachers, including the difficulties of traveling long distances to reach remote communities and the dangers of preaching in frontier towns.Throughout the book, Smith offers a mix of serious and humorous stories, providing readers with a lively and engaging account of Indiana Methodism. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in the American West, as well as those interested in the history of Methodism in Indiana specifically.With An Appendix Containing Personal Recollections Public Addresses And Other Miscellany.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.