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100 1 _aDoddridge, Philip,
_d1702-1751
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Col. James Gardiner :
_bWho Was Slain at the Battle of Prestonpans, September 21, 1745
246 1 _aThe Life of Colonel James Gardiner
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Lesley Halamek and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Life of Col. James Gardiner" by Philip Doddridge is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The narrative centers around the life of Colonel James Gardiner, an officer who met his end at the Battle of Prestonpans, providing insights into his early life, military career, and profound conversion experience. The work aims to highlight Gardiner's character, emphasizing his virtue and faith amidst the challenges of military life. The opening of the work introduces Gardiner's lineage and early experiences, depicting him as a man shaped by both familial influences and the tumult of the times he lived in. Doddridge expresses a deep connection with Gardiner, which led him to recount the colonel's life after his friend’s untimely death. The text also sets the stage for understanding Gardiner’s eventual spiritual transformation, providing glimpses into his childhood, military exploits, and the profound relationship between his personal faith and overarching military duties. Through these vignettes, the reader is invited to explore both the personal challenges Gardiner faced and the broader historical context in which his life unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
653 _aGardiner, James, 1688-1745
653 _aConverts
653 _aSoldiers -- Religious life
653 _aPrestonpans, Battle of, Prestonpans, Scotland, 1745
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11253
999 _c52699
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