Publisher's Synopsis
""History of the Illinois River Baptist Association and of its Churches"" is a comprehensive account of the Baptist community in the Illinois River region during the mid-19th century. Written by Gilbert Stephen Bailey in 1857, the book covers the founding and growth of the Illinois River Baptist Association, which was formed in 1840 and included churches in Illinois and Iowa. Bailey details the history of each church in the association, including their founding, growth, and notable events. The book also provides insight into the religious and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges faced by the Baptist community in the region. Overall, ""History of the Illinois River Baptist Association and of its Churches"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Baptist church in the Midwest during the mid-19th century.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.
