Book: ‘The Trail of the Florida Circuit Rider’ by Charles T. Thrift, Jr. – June 23rd, 2018
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Jun.23, 2018, under Books
The Trail of the Florida Circuit Rider by Charles T. Thrift, Jr.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a well written history of the Methodist circuit rider into Florida and all they contributed to what we know of Florida today from cities to colleges. Documented are how most of our best known Florida colleges were started by Methodists.
Thrift covers the early 1800s to publication date, 1944, very well with very good references and insights. His insights are from a Southerner’s perspective and might catch readers of today off guard, who tend to be more of a more narrow mind and lacking historical perspective.
Unfortunately there is no map, but there is an index.
Bottom line: I recommend this book. 8 out of ten points.
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