02514cam a22003133u 4500 37883 UtSlPG 20260610133850.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Alexander, Gross, 1852-1915 Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and Work Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-30 Produced by David Garcia, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) "The Converted Gambler: His Life and Work" by Rev. Gross Alexander is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the transformative journey of Steve P. Holcombe, who shifts from a life steeped in gambling and vice to one dedicated to Christian faith and service. The narrative not only explores Holcombe's personal struggles and moral dilemmas but also serves as an inspirational tale of redemption, aimed at guiding others who find themselves in similar life situations. At the start of the book, the introduction presents Holcombe as a man with a tumultuous past, born into a troubled family in the small town of Shippingsport, Kentucky. The narrative soon delves into his early experiences with gambling, showcasing his quick descent into a life of vice and crime that includes encounters with violence and a deep internal conflict between his wrongful actions and a yearning for goodness. It further serves to contextualize his personality through descriptions of his childhood and family dynamics. Holcombe's transformation into a preacher and advocate for others like himself begins to take shape as he wrestles with the consequences of his past. This setting builds a compelling foundation for the subsequent exploration of his Christian journey and efforts to uplift others who are lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Holcombe, Steve P., 1835- Methodists -- United States -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37883 78723 78723