Autobiography of Peter Cartwright vs The backwoods preacher: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Methodist Church, Clergy, Biography & Memoir
Autobiography of Peter Cartwright
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…
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The backwoods preacher
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…
The verdict
- The backwoods preacher is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 9 for Autobiography of Peter Cartwright.
How to choose
Reception
| Autobiography of Peter Cartwright | The backwoods preacher | |
|---|---|---|
| Editions | 22 | 10 |
| Citations | 13 | — |
| Pages | 525 | 263 |