The backwoods preacher

About this book

This famous Methodist circuit-rider made an exploratory trip through Illinois in 1823 and located the following year in Sangamon County. He had charge of several districts in the central and northern part of the state and traveled extensively on his circuits and in attending conferences. Though containing little formal description, the book depicts social and religious conditions on the frontier.

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· 263 pages · ≈ 4 h 52 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read The backwoods preacher?

About ≈ 4 h 52 m — 263 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe backwoods preacher~4 h 52 m

How many pages is The backwoods preacher?

263 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The backwoods preacher263

What genre is The backwoods preacher?

It sits on the Biography & Memoir shelves.

Is The backwoods preacher in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who wrote The backwoods preacher?

Peter Cartwright (1785–1872).

Where can I read The backwoods preacher online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library