A Plea For The West (1835)

A Plea For The West is a book written by Lyman Beecher in 1835. The book is a passionate argument for the importance of Christianity in the western United States. Beecher, a prominent Congregationalist minister and social reformer, believed that the spread of Christianity was essential to the growth and success of the West. He argued that Christianity provided a moral foundation for society, and that without it, the West would be plagued by lawlessness and immorality. Beecher also addressed the issue of slavery in the book, arguing that it was incompatible with Christian principles and should be abolished. He believed that slavery was a moral evil and that it had no place in a Christian society. Throughout the book, Beecher draws on his own experiences as a minister in the West to make his case. He describes the challenges of ministering to a frontier community and the importance of establishing churches and other Christian institutions. Overall, A Plea For The West is a passionate and persuasive argument for the importance of Christianity in the development of the western United States. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and social issues of the time, and remains a valuable historical document today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.