The Countess Of Huntingdon And Her Circle

By Sarah Tytler

Book Overview

The Countess of Huntingdon and Her Circle is a comprehensive biography of Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon, and her influential circle of evangelical friends and associates in 18th-century England. Written by Sarah Tytler, the book explores the life and work of the Countess, who was a prominent figure in the evangelical revival movement and a key supporter of the Methodist movement. Tytler delves into the Countess's early life and upbringing, her marriage to the Earl of Huntingdon, and her conversion to evangelical Christianity. She also examines the Countess's work in establishing chapels, schools, and other charitable institutions, as well as her role in promoting the work of prominent evangelical preachers such as George Whitefield and John Wesley. In addition to the Countess herself, Tytler also profiles many of the other influential figures in her circle, including Lady Anne Erskine, Lady Margaret Fordyce, and Lady Huntingdon's chaplains and supporters. Through their stories, Tytler provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of evangelical Christianity in 18th-century England and the impact that the Countess and her circle had on the movement. Overall, The Countess of Huntingdon and Her Circle is a richly detailed and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in religious history and her wide-ranging impact on the evangelical movement.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: 1430474181
• ISBN13: 9781430474180
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"