02293cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000310012624500310015726400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450800280040552014020043353400450183565300390188085600430191999900170196234194UtSlPG20260610133759.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09029364  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aDuncan, Norman,d1871-191610aHiggins, a Man's Christian 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-11-02  aProduced by Roger Frank  a"Higgins, a Man's Christian" by Norman Duncan is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the rugged Minnesota woods among the lumber-jacks, the book explores the life and ministry of the Rev. Francis Edmund Higgins, a Presbyterian minister who dedicates his life to guiding these rough and often troubled men away from the destructive influences of their surroundings. The narrative highlights themes of faith, redemption, and the struggle between vice and virtue in an environment steeped in hard labor and vice.  In the story, Higgins emerges as a benevolent figure, lovingly referred to as the "Pilot" by the lumber-jacks, who confide in him and respect his guidance. The novel recounts his various ministerial activities, from preaching in bunkhouses to rescuing intoxicated men from the perilous depths of a saloon's snake-room. Through his physical presence and moral courage, Higgins confronts gambling, alcoholism, and moral decay, all while exemplifying a rugged, hands-on Christianity. His interactions with the men reveal their struggles and vulnerabilities and culminate in moments of tenderness as he helps them confront their demons. The story emphasizes the importance of community and compassion while showcasing Higgins's unwavering commitment to his calling, making the book a profound reflection on faith amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHiggins, Francis Edmund, 1865-191540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34194  c75040d75040