A Sketch Of The Late Rt. Reverend Phillips Brooks (1893)

By William Henry Brooks

Book Overview

""A Sketch Of The Late Rt. Reverend Phillips Brooks"" is a biography written by William Henry Brooks in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of the late Phillips Brooks, who was a prominent American clergyman and author in the 19th century. The author traces Brooks' early life, education, and religious training, and then delves into his work as a pastor and preacher in Boston. The book also explores Brooks' literary contributions, including his famous Christmas hymn ""O Little Town of Bethlehem."" Additionally, the author discusses Brooks' personal life and relationships, including his close friendship with poet and writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Overall, ""A Sketch Of The Late Rt. Reverend Phillips Brooks"" is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life of one of America's most influential religious figures.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: 1166417999
• ISBN13: 9781166417994
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"