An Autobiography: The Story of the Lord's Dealings with Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist. Containing an Account of Her Life Work of Faith, and Her Travels in America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India and Africa,as an Independent Missionary.
by Smith, Amanda / Bishop J. M. Thoburn, of India (Introduction)
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About This Item
Chicago, IL: The Christian Witness Co., 1921. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Small Octavo. 506 (2) pp, illus. First Edition, 1921. Inked name & date ffep. Intro, Preface, 36 chapters with topical table of contents, b&w plates. Light external wear. No markings, binding tight, clean, white and bright. 5.5" x 7.75". Black cloth with gilt bust on front board, and gilt lettering to spine..
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- Title
- An Autobiography: The Story of the Lord's Dealings with Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist. Containing an Account of Her Life Work of Faith, and Her Travels in America, England, Ireland, Scotland, India and Africa,as an Independent Missionary.
- Author
- Smith, Amanda / Bishop J. M. Thoburn, of India (Introduction)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- The Christian Witness Co.
- Place of Publication
- Chicago, IL
- Date Published
- 1921
- Size
- Small Octavo
- Keywords
- RELIGION U.S. HISTORY BIOGRAPHY AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN EVANGELISTS LIFE AND WORK
- Bookseller catalogs
- RELIGION;
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