Publisher's Synopsis
A Fighting Parson: The Autobiography Of Alexander Irvine is a memoir written by Alexander Irvine, a Presbyterian minister who served as a chaplain during World War I. The book chronicles his life from his childhood in rural Ireland to his experiences as a minister in Scotland and the United States. Irvine writes about his struggles with poverty, his religious convictions, and his experiences as a soldier and chaplain during the war. The book also includes accounts of his interactions with notable figures such as John D. Rockefeller and Billy Sunday. Overall, A Fighting Parson provides a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and war during the early 20th century.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.
