A Modern Apostle: Alexander N. Somerville, 1813-1889 (1891)

By George Smith

Book Overview

A Modern Apostle: Alexander N. Somerville, 1813-1889 (1891) is a biography written by George Smith. The book tells the story of Alexander N. Somerville, a Scottish minister who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel and helping those in need. Somerville was born in 1813 and grew up in a religious family. He became a minister in the Church of Scotland and served in various parishes throughout his career.Somerville was known for his dedication to social justice and his work with the poor and marginalized. He was a strong advocate for education and worked to establish schools for children who would otherwise have no access to education. He also worked to improve living conditions for the poor and fought against the injustices of the industrial revolution.The book provides a detailed account of Somerville's life and work, including his travels to America and Australia to spread the gospel. It also includes anecdotes and personal stories that give insight into his character and beliefs. The book is a tribute to Somerville's life and legacy, and provides a valuable glimpse into the life of a dedicated and compassionate minister in 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166482642
• ISBN13: 9781166482640
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"