John S. Wright: Prophet of the Prairies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428660182)

""John S. Wright: Prophet of the Prairies"" by Lloyd Lewis is a biography of John S. Wright, a prominent figure in the early history of Iowa. The book details Wright's life from his birth in New York in 1815 to his death in Iowa in 1891. Wright was a farmer, politician, and religious leader who played a significant role in the development of the state of Iowa. He was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, a delegate to the state's constitutional convention, and a leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The book explores Wright's religious beliefs, his views on politics and social issues, and his relationships with other important figures of the time. It also provides a vivid portrait of life on the prairies of Iowa in the mid-19th century. Overall, ""John S. Wright: Prophet of the Prairies"" is a fascinating and well-researched biography that sheds light on an important but often overlooked figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lloyd Lewis
ISBN-10: 1428660186
ISBN-13: 9781428660182
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d