Project Gutenberg 2024-04-12 Public domain in the USA. 133 Pierson, Hamilton W. (Hamilton Wilcox) 1817 1888 Pierson, H. W. (Hamilton Wilcox) Pierson, Hamilton Wilcox Sheppard, William Ludwell 1833 1912 Sheppard, W. L. (William Ludwell) 03018836 In the brush : $b or, Old-time social, political, and religious life in the southwest $aNew York :$bD. Appelton and Company, $c1881. Sonya Schermann, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In the Brush; or, Old-time Social, Political, and Religious Life in the Southwest" by Rev. Hamilton W. Pierson, D.D. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the life, culture, and experiences of a preacher and his interactions with the people of the Southwest during a time of significant social change. It focuses on the unique customs, hospitality, and religious practices of the region, portraying a vibrant tapestry of life in the Brush. The opening of the work sets the stage for the author's reflections on his ministerial journey in the Southwest, his initial encounters, and the distinctive aspects of the society he aimed to serve. Pierson shares his motivation for documenting these experiences, emphasizing the warmth and hospitality he received from the local people. Through anecdotes and illustrative dialogues, he captures the essence of daily life, from the challenges of traveling on horseback through rugged terrains to the richness of community gatherings and religious meetings, revealing a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era's cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/inbrush00pier/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater 20230108101952pierson 1881 US Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Southwest, Old -- Social life and customs Missions -- Southwest, Old F396 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Religious 548431 2025-07-29T06:11:29.582097 text/html 522889 2024-04-12T07:25:12 text/html 828622 2025-07-29T06:11:36.899102 application/epub+zip 829554 2025-07-29T06:11:30.868103 application/epub+zip 279105 2025-07-29T06:11:30.218118 application/epub+zip 961151 2025-07-29T06:11:41.354046 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 923902 2025-07-29T06:11:36.206068 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 499490 2025-07-29T06:11:28.799117 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 479506 2024-04-12T07:25:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16473 2025-07-29T06:11:41.541023 application/rdf+xml 18469 2025-07-29T06:11:30.324078 image/jpeg 2620 2025-07-29T06:11:30.272070 image/jpeg 777520 2025-07-29T06:11:29.643157 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