The parson of the islands;

Focusing on the life of Rev. Joshua Thomas, this biography offers a vivid portrayal of his experiences and contributions to Methodism in the Chesapeake Islands. It includes sketches of notable contemporaries and captures remarkable camp meeting scenes and revival incidents. The book serves as a historical account of the introduction and spread of Methodism in the region, reflecting on the spiritual and social dynamics of the time. This reprint preserves the original 1861 edition's insights and narratives.