The Biography Of Elder David Purviance, With His Memoirs, Written By Himself

By Levi Purviance

Book Overview

The Biography of Elder David Purviance, with His Memoirs, Written by Himself is a book that tells the life story of David Purviance, an American Presbyterian minister and a prominent figure in the Second Great Awakening. The book is written by Levi Purviance, David's grandson, and is based on David's own memoirs.The book covers David's life from his birth in 1766 to his death in 1847. It describes his childhood in North Carolina, his move to Kentucky, and his involvement in the early Presbyterian Church. David's religious conversion is also detailed, as well as his decision to become a minister.The book goes on to describe David's involvement in the religious revival known as the Second Great Awakening, which swept through the United States in the early 19th century. David became a prominent figure in this movement and was known for his fiery preaching style and his ability to draw large crowds.The book also covers David's involvement in the abolitionist movement and his opposition to slavery. He was a strong advocate for the rights of African Americans and worked tirelessly to end slavery in the United States.Overall, The Biography of Elder David Purviance, with His Memoirs, Written by Himself is a fascinating look at the life of a man who played an important role in American religious and social history. It provides insight into the Second Great Awakening, the abolitionist movement, and the early Presbyterian Church in the United States.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: 1432684477
• ISBN13: 9781432684471
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"