Drawing on a variety of sources, including rare books and manuscripts, Joseph Jackson Goadby offers readers a unique and fascinating look at the history of the Baptist denomination. Through anecdotes, biographical sketches, and historical essays, Goadby sheds light on little-known aspects of Baptist history, making this an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.