Memoirs Of John McDowell: And William A. McDowell (1864)

By William Buell Sprague

Book Overview

Memoirs of John McDowell and William A. McDowell is a book written by William Buell Sprague and published in 1864. The book is a biographical account of the lives of John McDowell and his son William A. McDowell. The McDowell family were Presbyterian ministers who played an important role in the religious and social history of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.The book begins with a brief history of the McDowell family, tracing their roots back to Scotland. It then focuses on John McDowell, who was born in 1758 and became a Presbyterian minister in Virginia. John McDowell played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the state, and was a strong advocate for the separation of church and state.The second part of the book focuses on William A. McDowell, John's son, who was born in 1795. William A. McDowell also became a Presbyterian minister, and like his father, he was deeply committed to social justice and the abolition of slavery. The book provides a detailed account of William A. McDowell's life, including his work as a pastor, his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, and his efforts to promote education and social reform.Throughout the book, Sprague provides a vivid and engaging portrait of the McDowell family, highlighting their accomplishments and contributions to American society. Memoirs of John McDowell and William A. McDowell is an important historical document that sheds light on the religious and social history of the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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: 1166314103
• ISBN13: 9781166314101
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"