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100 1 _aPeck, John Mason,
_d1789-1858
245 1 1 _a"Father Clark," or The Pioneer Preacher
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-08-10
508 _aProduced by Richard Hulse, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Father Clark, or The Pioneer Preacher" by John Mason Peck is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the life and experiences of Rev. John Clark, a pioneering preacher known for his benevolent character and significant contributions to early Methodism in the American frontier. Through the lens of Clark's life, the narrative delves into themes of faith, personal struggle, and the challenges faced by early religious figures in expanding areas, particularly in the Mississippi region. At the start of the work, readers are introduced to Father Clark's background and early life in Scotland, detailing the influences of his religious mother and the misfortunes that befell his family due to his father's failings. The narrative unfolds Clark's early aspirations for a seafaring life, highlighting his strong moral compass as he contemplates the nature of war and later becomes entangled in privateering and naval service during tumultuous times. His transformative experiences, including his conversion and eventual commitment to preaching the gospel among the pioneers, set the stage for his later role in establishing Methodism in newly settled territories. This opening portion lays a strong foundation for understanding the trials and triumphs that define Clark’s life as a devoted minister and community leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClark, John, 1758-1833
653 _aMethodist Episcopal Church -- Clergy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49672
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