Autobiography of Peter Cartwright: The Backwoods Preacher - Primary Source Edition Paperback – Import, 30 September 2013

Excellent

I learned of this book while listening to a music DVD called Circuit Riders which was narrated by Mike Huckabee. Those early circuit riding and frontier pastors were amazing. I love reading first hand accounts like this rather than books "about" history.

While a few passages were overwrought with burdensome details, the life of the backwoods preacher is quite interesting and many times downright humorous. God gifted Cartwright not only in preaching but administration, judiciousness and especially a sharp mind and thunderously quick wit. An excellent read for those interested in UMC history and specifically to the campmeeting/holiness movement.

The book is written like he spoke and thought. It can make it a difficult read for some.

This is very witty and informative. It reads more like a raw memoir, unpolished and unedited. I think more religious leaders would do well to study Mr. Cartwright. It to mention how the populace itself could benefit greatly by stepping back in time.