Publisher's Synopsis
The Short Life of Catherine Booth: The Mother of the Salvation Army is a biography written by Frederick St. George de Booth-Tucker. The book tells the story of Catherine Booth, the co-founder of the Salvation Army and a prominent figure in the Christian evangelical movement of the 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods of Catherine's life, from her early years as a preacher's daughter to her marriage to William Booth and their joint work in founding the Salvation Army. The book also explores Catherine's personal struggles, including her battle with tuberculosis and her efforts to balance her role as a mother and wife with her public ministry.Throughout the book, de Booth-Tucker provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Catherine Booth, highlighting her pioneering work in advocating for women's rights and her commitment to social justice. The book also includes excerpts from Catherine's own writings, giving readers a sense of her voice and perspective.Overall, The Short Life of Catherine Booth is a compelling and informative biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most influential women in the history of Christianity.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1892 Edition.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.
