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100 1 _aStoughton, John,
_d1807-1897
245 1 0 _aRecollections of a Long Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-05-16
508 _aTranscribed from the 1894 Hodder and Stoughton edition by David Price
520 _a"Recollections of a Long Life" by John Stoughton is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This reflective work chronicles Stoughton's personal experiences, intertwining anecdotes from his life with insights into religious history and the people he encountered throughout his long ministry. The narrative offers a glimpse into a past rich with social and religious change, providing readers a window into the evolution of community and belief during a transformative time. The opening of the text introduces us to Stoughton’s early life, detailing his birth in Norwich in 1807, his family background, and his formative influences. His father, a principled lawyer, and his mother, a Quaker turned Methodist, shaped Stoughton’s values and interests. As he reflects on his childhood, he shares vivid memories of local events, his education, and the sense of excitement surrounding significant public happenings. From his first encounters with the sea to the societal climate following historical events like the battle of Waterloo, his early years are depicted with an evocative sense of nostalgia, setting the stage for a life spent deeply engaged in religious ministry and public discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClergy -- England -- Biography
653 _aStoughton, John, 1807-1897
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42716
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