02468cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000560012824500170018426400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750801930041852011830061153400670179465300460186165300310190770000420193885600760198085600430205699900190209973379UtSlPG20260610134710.0mcr n260607r20241881utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a03018836  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF3961 aPierson, Hamilton W.q(Hamilton Wilcox),d1817-188810aIn the brush 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-04-12  aSonya 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)  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: D. Appelton and Company, 1881  aSouthwest, Old -- Social life and customs  aMissions -- Southwest, Old1 aSheppard, William Ludwell,d1833-19124 uhttps://archive.org/details/inbrush00pier/page/n5/mode/2up?view=theater40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73379  c114104d114104