From ploughshare to pulpit

Language: EnglishPublished: November 1, 2023

Subjects:

Conduct of life Juvenile fiction Friendship Youth Diligence Success Shipwrecks Farm life Courtship College students Seafaring life

Bookshelves:

Fiction Literature Children & Young Adult Reading

Authors:

Stables, Gordon
1840 - 1910

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About this book

"From Ploughshare to Pulpit: A Tale of the Battle of Life" by Gordon Stables delves into the late 19th-century Scottish rural landscape, capturing the aspirations and struggles of Sandie M‘Crae, a ploughman-student yearning to enter the clergy. Stables weaves a narrative that explores the clash between pastoral duties and spiritual calling, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by individuals seeking to transcend their humble beginnings. With vivid descriptions of rustic life and the inner turmoil of its protagonist, this novel appeals to readers interested in historical fiction and the complexities of personal ambition. Ideal for students of literature and history, "From Ploughshare to Pulpit" provides a captivating glimpse into the societal norms and aspirations of the era.