The Autobiography Of Elder Joseph Bates: Embracing A Long Life On Shipboard (1868)

By Joseph Bates and Joseph Priestley

Book Overview

The Autobiography of Elder Joseph Bates is a memoir written by Joseph Bates himself in 1868. The book chronicles his life as a sailor and his eventual conversion to Christianity and involvement in the Seventh-day Adventist movement. Bates' life on shipboard is described in detail, including his experiences as a captain and his encounters with pirates and storms at sea. The book also covers his religious awakening and his work as a preacher and missionary. Throughout the book, Bates reflects on his faith and the challenges he faced in his personal and professional life. The Autobiography of Elder Joseph Bates is an important historical document that provides insight into the life of a prominent figure in the Seventh-day Adventist movement.With Sketches Of Voyages On The Atlantic And Pacific Oceans, The Baltic And Mediterranean Seas.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: 1164913999
• ISBN13: 9781164913993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"