Description
1874 printing. Publisher R.A. Campbell with dark green cover. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has large tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This well-worn yet readable copy of “From the Stage Coach to the Pulpit” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Elder H.K. Stimson, a 19th-century American preacher and author. Published in 1874, this autobiographical work traces Stimson’s remarkable journey from his early days as a stagecoach driver to his eventual calling as a minister.
The book’s title alone hints at the dramatic transformation Stimson underwent, leaving behind the rugged life on the road to embrace a spiritual path. As a firsthand account, it provides a rare and intimate perspective on the religious fervor that swept across the United States during the Second Great Awakening, a pivotal period of religious revival in the early 1800s.
Beyond its historical significance, Stimson’s narrative offers a captivating tale of personal redemption and the power of faith to reshape one’s life. His vivid descriptions of life on the stagecoach routes and his subsequent spiritual awakening offer a compelling contrast, making this book a treasured addition to any collection focused on American religious history, autobiographies, or the exploration of the human experience.
