The Autobiography And Diary Of Mr. James Melvill V2: With A Continuation Of The Diary (1842)

By James Melville and James Melville Sir

Book Overview

The Autobiography and Diary of Mr. James Melvill V2: With a Continuation of the Diary (1842) is a book that tells the story of the life of James Melvill, a Scottish Presbyterian minister who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book is a combination of Melvill's own autobiography and diary entries, as well as additional diary entries added by his son after his death. The first volume of the book covers Melvill's childhood and early years, including his education and conversion to Presbyterianism. It also includes his experiences as a minister in various Scottish towns, as well as his involvement in the political and religious conflicts of the time. The second volume of the book includes Melvill's later years, including his time in exile in England and his eventual return to Scotland. It also includes his reflections on his life and ministry, as well as his thoughts on the state of the church in Scotland. Overall, The Autobiography and Diary of Mr. James Melvill V2: With a Continuation of the Diary (1842) provides a unique glimpse into the life of a Scottish Presbyterian minister during a tumultuous period in Scottish history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Scottish church or the religious and political conflicts of the 16th and 17th centuries.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: 1164945718
• ISBN13: 9781164945710
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"