Francis Wayland

By James O. Murray

Book Overview

""Francis Wayland"" is a biography written by James O. Murray that tells the life story of Francis Wayland, a prominent Baptist minister, educator, and social reformer in the 19th century. The book delves into Wayland's upbringing, education, and his role as president of Brown University. It also explores his involvement in the abolitionist movement and his advocacy for temperance and women's rights. Murray's biography provides a comprehensive look at Wayland's life and legacy, highlighting his contributions to American society and his lasting impact on the Baptist community.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: 1432503170
• ISBN13: 9781432503178
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"