James Monroe Buckley (1917)

By George Preston Mains

Book Overview

James Monroe Buckley is a biography written by George Preston Mains, originally published in 1917. The book chronicles the life of James Monroe Buckley, an American Methodist bishop and editor of The Christian Advocate. Born in 1836, Buckley grew up in rural New York and went on to attend Wesleyan University. He became a prominent figure in the Methodist Church, serving as a pastor, editor, and bishop. The book explores his career and contributions to the church, including his work on the revision of the Methodist hymnal and his advocacy for temperance and social reform. Mains also delves into Buckley's personal life, including his marriage and family. The biography provides a detailed look at the life of an influential figure in American religious history.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: 1166184102
• ISBN13: 9781166184100
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"