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Title:
The Life of Col. James Gardiner
Who Was Slain at the Battle of Prestonpans, September 21, 1745
Alternate Title: The Life of Colonel James Gardiner
Note: Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Lesley Halamek and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Life of Col. James Gardiner" by Philip Doddridge is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The narrative centers around the life of Colonel James Gardiner, an officer who met his end at the Battle of Prestonpans, providing insights into his early life, military career, and profound conversion experience. The work aims to highlight Gardiner's character, emphasizing his virtue and faith amidst the challenges of military life. The opening of the work introduces Gardiner's lineage and early experiences, depicting him as a man shaped by both familial influences and the tumult of the times he lived in. Doddridge expresses a deep connection with Gardiner, which led him to recount the colonel's life after his friend’s untimely death. The text also sets the stage for understanding Gardiner’s eventual spiritual transformation, providing glimpses into his childhood, military exploits, and the profound relationship between his personal faith and overarching military duties. Through these vignettes, the reader is invited to explore both the personal challenges Gardiner faced and the broader historical context in which his life unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Doddridge, Philip, 1702-1751
EBook No.: 11253
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
Subject: Gardiner, James, 1688-1745
Subject: Converts
Subject: Soldiers -- Religious life
Subject: Prestonpans, Battle of, Prestonpans, Scotland, 1745
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Life of Col. James Gardiner
Who Was Slain at the Battle of Prestonpans, September 21, 1745
Alternate Title: The Life of Colonel James Gardiner
Note: Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Lesley Halamek and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Life of Col. James Gardiner" by Philip Doddridge is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The narrative centers around the life of Colonel James Gardiner, an officer who met his end at the Battle of Prestonpans, providing insights into his early life, military career, and profound conversion experience. The work aims to highlight Gardiner's character, emphasizing his virtue and faith amidst the challenges of military life. The opening of the work introduces Gardiner's lineage and early experiences, depicting him as a man shaped by both familial influences and the tumult of the times he lived in. Doddridge expresses a deep connection with Gardiner, which led him to recount the colonel's life after his friend’s untimely death. The text also sets the stage for understanding Gardiner’s eventual spiritual transformation, providing glimpses into his childhood, military exploits, and the profound relationship between his personal faith and overarching military duties. Through these vignettes, the reader is invited to explore both the personal challenges Gardiner faced and the broader historical context in which his life unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Doddridge, Philip, 1702-1751
EBook No.: 11253
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
Subject: Gardiner, James, 1688-1745
Subject: Converts
Subject: Soldiers -- Religious life
Subject: Prestonpans, Battle of, Prestonpans, Scotland, 1745
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.