The Life Of John Allen: Better Known As Camp-Meeting John (1888)

The Life of John Allen: Better Known as Camp-Meeting John (1888) is a biographical work by author Stephen Allen. The book tells the story of John Allen, a prominent figure in the religious movement known as the camp meeting revival. Allen was born in Virginia in the early 19th century and grew up in poverty. Despite his humble beginnings, he became a respected preacher and evangelist, known for his powerful sermons and charismatic personality.The book explores Allen's life in detail, from his early years to his rise to prominence in the camp meeting movement. It discusses his religious beliefs and his experiences as a traveling preacher, as well as his relationships with other influential figures in the movement. The book also delves into the social and cultural context of the camp meeting revival, exploring the role of religion in American society during the 19th century.Overall, The Life of John Allen provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable figure in American religious history, and sheds light on the broader cultural and social forces that shaped the camp meeting revival.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.