Honest Munchin And Other Sketches Of Early Methodism In The Black Country: With The Romantic Story Of The Leek-Seed Chapel (1871)

By J. C. T.

Book Overview

Honest Munchin and Other Sketches of Early Methodism in the Black Country: With the Romantic Story of the Leek-Seed Chapel is a book written by J. C. T. and published in 1871. The book is a collection of sketches that depict the early days of Methodism in the Black Country, a region in the West Midlands of England. The author provides a detailed account of the struggles and triumphs of the early Methodists in the area, including the story of Honest Munchin, a local preacher who was known for his honesty and integrity.The book also includes the romantic story of the Leek-Seed Chapel, which was built by a group of Methodists who used their meager resources to purchase a plot of land and build a chapel using leek-seed as a substitute for mortar. The author recounts the challenges faced by the builders and the miraculous events that occurred during the construction of the chapel.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into the religious and social climate of the time, and the impact of Methodism on the lives of the people in the Black Country. The sketches are written in a lively and engaging style, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of Methodism or the social history of the Black Country.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: 1436876753
• ISBN13: 9781436876759
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"