Bishop on Horseback: The Story of Francis Asbury

Bishop On Horseback: The Story Of Francis Asbury is a biographical account of the life and work of Francis Asbury, an influential figure in American Methodism during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by Norman E. Nygaard, the book chronicles Asbury's life from his humble beginnings in England to his arrival in America as a missionary in 1771. Asbury's tireless efforts to spread the Methodist faith across the country, often on horseback, are detailed in the book, as well as his role in the formation of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America. Along with his religious work, Asbury was also a key figure in the abolitionist movement and a supporter of education. The book provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of this important figure in American religious history.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.