Publisher's Synopsis
A Small-Town Boy by Rufus M. Jones is a memoir that tells the story of the author's life growing up in rural Ohio during the late 19th century. The book is divided into chapters that chronicle different stages of Jones' life, from his childhood on a farm to his years as a student at Haverford College and his eventual career as a Quaker theologian and writer.Throughout the book, Jones reflects on the values and beliefs that shaped his upbringing, including his family's Quaker faith and their commitment to simplicity and community. He also describes the challenges he faced as a young person, including poverty, illness, and the loss of loved ones.Despite these challenges, Jones remained determined to pursue his education and his passion for writing and theology. He went on to become a prominent figure in the Quaker community and a respected scholar and author.Overall, A Small-Town Boy offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young man growing up in rural America at a time of great change and transformation. It is a poignant and inspiring story of perseverance, faith, and the power of education to transform lives.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.
