History of a Modern Martyr; or, The Life, Sufferings, and Religious Experience of Miss Lizzie O. Smith

Davies, Rev. E.

Published by Published by the Author, Reading, MA, 1875

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12mo. 96 pp. Dark burgundy cloth with gilt titling. Rubbing to cloth, bumping to corners. Spine sunned, slightly cocked. Some cracking to hinges but binding remains tight and sturdy. Light ink ownership signature to ffep. Some light soiling to margins of text. Laid in are two small (15x11 cm and 16x9 cm) prayer broadsheets, both creased and heavily worn from use. Illustrated frontis. Religious tract detailing the sufferings of Miss Lizzie O. Smith, an invalid since childhood due to a "violent cold which settled in her left eye." After being treated with bloodletting and calomel (mercury chloride), her illness continued to spread causing partial blindness, rigidness in the jaws and joints, and chronic pain, confining her to bed for over 30 years. By adopting the Methodist faith and practicing avid prayer, Smith is quoted as being "gloriously happy" and exemplified as a Christian martyr. Seller Inventory # 121

Bibliographic Details

Title: History of a Modern Martyr; or, The Life, ...

Publisher: Published by the Author, Reading, MA

Publication Date: 1875

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Very Good