Struggles For Life: Or The Autobiography Of A Dissenting Minister

By William Leask

Book Overview

""Struggles For Life: Or The Autobiography Of A Dissenting Minister"" is a memoir written by William Leask, a Scottish minister who lived in the 19th century. The book chronicles Leask's life from his childhood in rural Scotland to his career as a preacher and teacher in various parts of the country. Leask was a member of the dissenting church, which meant that he did not conform to the Church of Scotland's official doctrine. As a result, he faced many challenges and struggles throughout his life, including poverty, illness, and persecution from the authorities. In the book, Leask describes his experiences as a student at the University of Glasgow, his early years as a minister in the town of Kilmarnock, and his later work in Edinburgh, where he established a successful school for young men. He also discusses his involvement in various social and political causes, including the campaign for the abolition of slavery and the fight for workers' rights. Throughout the book, Leask reflects on his own beliefs and values, as well as the challenges and opportunities he faced as a dissenting minister in a rapidly changing society. ""Struggles For Life"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's journey through life, and a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social, cultural, and religious landscape of 19th-century Scotland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1432669192
• ISBN13: 9781432669195
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"