Project Gutenberg
2021-03-09
Public domain in the USA.
101
Weekley, W. M. (William Marion)
1851
1926
Weekley, William Marion
Twenty Years on Horseback; or, Itinerating in West Virginia
20 Years on Horseback; or, Itinerating in West Virginia
E-text prepared by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
"Twenty Years on Horseback; or, Itinerating in West Virginia" by W. M. Weekley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the experiences and challenges faced by itinerant preachers in the rugged landscapes of West Virginia during the late 19th century. Through a series of incidents drawn from his two-decade ministry, Weekley aims to provide insights into the life and labors of a minister dedicated to spreading the Christian faith in challenging contexts. At the start of the book, the author introduces himself and outlines his intentions to recount his experiences as a bishop within the United Brethren Church. The opening chapters highlight the humble yet vigorous efforts of itinerant preachers, emphasizing their resilience amidst adversity and commitment to their divine calling. He shares personal anecdotes that depict the simplicity of rural life and the deep-rooted faith of the communities he served. Weekley reflects on his early days, detailing his struggles with self-doubt, the hardships of travel, and the transformative power of the ministry, setting the stage for a rich narrative that weaves together personal growth and the broader history of the Church in West Virginia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Weekley, W. M. (William Marion), 1851-1926
BX
Text
Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: History - Religious
Category: Religion/Spirituality
211225
2025-06-25T12:25:51.213722
text/html
187845
2024-10-18T11:47:53
text/html
657057
2025-06-25T12:25:55.132754
application/epub+zip
654812
2025-06-25T12:25:52.033715
application/epub+zip
138423
2025-06-25T12:25:51.609697
application/epub+zip
716588
2025-06-25T12:25:57.528698
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
691752
2025-06-25T12:25:54.733743
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
176095
2022-09-29T07:11:38.000889
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
185727
2025-06-25T12:25:50.921718
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
165689
2024-10-18T11:47:53
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
16953
2025-06-25T12:25:57.751739
application/rdf+xml
20017
2025-06-25T12:25:51.711711
image/jpeg
2462
2025-06-25T12:25:51.662692
image/jpeg
592237
2025-06-25T12:25:51.250741
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog