Charles Gordon Ames: A Spiritual Autobiography (1913)

By Charles Gordon Ames

Book Overview

Charles Gordon Ames: A Spiritual Autobiography is a memoir written by Charles Gordon Ames and published in 1913. The book provides an intimate look into the life of the author, who was a prominent Unitarian minister and social activist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The autobiography covers Ames' childhood in Massachusetts, his education at Harvard University, and his entry into the ministry. It also explores his spiritual journey and the evolution of his religious beliefs, which were heavily influenced by the transcendentalist movement and the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson.Throughout the book, Ames reflects on his experiences as a minister and social activist, including his involvement in the abolitionist movement, his work with the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and his advocacy for social justice and equality.The book provides a unique perspective on the religious and social landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and offers insights into the personal beliefs and experiences of one of the era's most influential thinkers.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: 1164601644
• ISBN13: 9781164601647
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"