The Autobiography of Elbert Osborn, An Itinerant Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church: In Two Parts (1865) is a memoir written by Elbert Osborn himself. The book is divided into two parts, each detailing different aspects of his life. In the first part, Osborn recounts his childhood and early years, including his conversion to Christianity and his decision to become a minister. He also describes his experiences as a circuit rider, traveling from town to town to preach and minister to the faithful. Osborn shares his challenges and triumphs as a minister, including his efforts to establish new churches and his interactions with other religious leaders.The second part of the book focuses on Osborn's later years, including his experiences as a missionary in Africa. He describes his journey to Africa, the challenges he faced there, and the impact of his work on the people he served. Osborn also reflects on his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his thoughts on the future of the Methodist Episcopal Church.Overall, Autobiography of Elbert Osborn provides a unique and personal perspective on the life of a Methodist minister in the 19th century, as well as insights into the challenges and rewards of missionary work in Africa.Part 1, From 1800 To 1831; Part 2, From 1831 To 1849. To Which Is Now Added A Very Brief Memoir Of Hezekiah Calvin Wooster.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.