William Garden Blaikie, An Autobiography

William Garden Blaikie's autobiography, titled ""Recollections Of A Busy Life"", was published in 1901. Blaikie was a Scottish Presbyterian minister, author, and social reformer who lived from 1820 to 1899. His memoirs cover a wide range of topics, including his upbringing in rural Scotland, his education, his travels, and his work as a minister and social reformer.Blaikie's autobiography is divided into three parts. The first part covers his childhood and early years, including his education at the University of Edinburgh and his early experiences as a minister. The second part covers his travels to various parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and the Middle East. The third part covers his work as a social reformer, including his involvement in the temperance movement, his work with the YMCA, and his efforts to improve working conditions for miners in Scotland.Throughout his memoirs, Blaikie provides detailed descriptions of the people he met and the places he visited, as well as his thoughts and opinions on various social and political issues of the time. He also reflects on his own personal beliefs and experiences, including his struggles with depression and his faith in God.Overall, ""Recollections Of A Busy Life"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent Scottish minister and social reformer during the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, the Presbyterian Church, or social reform movements of the time.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.