Claude, The Colporteur (1866)

Claude, The Colporteur is a novel written by Anne Manning in 1866. The story revolves around the life of Claude, a young man who works as a colporteur, selling religious literature in rural England. Despite his humble background, Claude is a man of deep faith and conviction, and he is determined to spread the word of God to as many people as possible. Along the way, he encounters a wide range of characters, from wealthy landowners to impoverished farmers, and he must navigate the challenges of poverty, illness, and social inequality. Through it all, Claude remains steadfast in his mission, and his unwavering faith inspires those around him. The novel is a powerful exploration of the role of religion in nineteenth-century England, and it offers a compelling portrait of a man who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel.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.