Billy Sunday, His Tabernacles and Sawdust Trails: A Biographical Sketch of the Famous Baseball Evangelist (1917) is a book written by Theodore Thomas Frankenberg. The book is a comprehensive biography of the famous American evangelist and former professional baseball player, Billy Sunday. The book describes Sunday's life, from his early days as an orphan in Iowa to his rise to fame as a successful baseball player and later as a prominent evangelist.The book covers Sunday's early years, his conversion to Christianity, and his decision to become an evangelist. It also details his travels across the country, where he held revivals in large tents and tabernacles, often on sawdust-covered floors. The book describes Sunday's preaching style, which was energetic and theatrical, and his ability to draw large crowds.In addition to his preaching, the book also covers Sunday's political activism, including his support for Prohibition and his involvement in the temperance movement. It also discusses his views on social issues such as gambling, prostitution, and labor rights.Overall, Billy Sunday, His Tabernacles and Sawdust Trails provides an in-depth look at the life and work of one of America's most famous evangelists. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion and the role of evangelism in shaping American culture.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.