John B. McFerrin: A Biography is a book written by Oscar Penn Fitzgerald and originally published in 1888. The book is a detailed account of the life of John B. McFerrin, a prominent figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States during the 19th century. The biography begins with McFerrin's childhood and upbringing in Tennessee, where he was born in 1807. It then follows his journey as a young man, where he became a Methodist preacher and eventually rose to become one of the most influential leaders in the church. Throughout the book, Fitzgerald provides insight into McFerrin's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his professional accomplishments, such as his role in the founding of Vanderbilt University. The book also explores McFerrin's involvement in various religious and social issues of his time, including slavery and the Civil War. Overall, John B. McFerrin: A Biography provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of an important figure in American religious history, and sheds light on the social and political context of his time.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.