From Poor-House To Pulpit Or, The Triumphs Of The Late Dr. John Kitto: From Boyhood To Manhood, A Book For Youth

By William Makepeace Thayer

Book Overview

""From Poor-House To Pulpit"" is a biographical book that tells the story of the late Dr. John Kitto, who rose from a life of poverty to become a renowned biblical scholar and preacher. The book traces Kitto's journey from his childhood in a workhouse in Plymouth, England, to his education at a school for the deaf and then to his eventual success as a writer and lecturer. The author, William Makepeace Thayer, uses Kitto's story to inspire young readers to pursue their dreams despite adversity and to show the power of determination and hard work. The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it accessible to young readers. Overall, ""From Poor-House To Pulpit"" is a compelling and inspiring tale of one man's triumph over hardship and his journey to success.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: 1163106860
• ISBN13: 9781163106860
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"