| Author |
Doddridge, Philip, 1702-1751 |
| Title |
The Life of Col. James Gardiner
Who Was Slain at the Battle of Prestonpans, September 21, 1745
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| Alternate Title |
The Life of Colonel James Gardiner
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Lesley Halamek and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746
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| Subject |
Gardiner, James, 1688-1745
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| Subject |
Converts
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| Subject |
Soldiers -- Religious life
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| Subject |
Prestonpans, Battle of, Prestonpans, Scotland, 1745
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11253 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 7, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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