Circuit-Rider Days Along the Ohio

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William Warren Sweet

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

History of the Americas; History of religion; Christian Churches & denominations; Methodist Churches; Local history

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""Circuit-Rider Days Along the Ohio"" is a comprehensive historical exploration of the expansion of the Methodist movement throughout the Ohio River Valley during the early nineteenth century. Written by the distinguished religious historian William Warren Sweet, this work provides a meticulous account of the itinerant preachers who traversed the American frontier, bringing organized religion to the burgeoning settlements of the West.

The volume offers a deep dive into the development of the Methodist Episcopal Church, utilizing a wealth of primary sources, including the journals of circuit riders and the official minutes of early church conferences. Sweet illustrates the arduous conditions, social dynamics, and spiritual fervor that defined the lives of these frontier ministers. By examining the growth of the Western Conference and its subsequent divisions, the work highlights the pivotal role Methodism played in shaping the moral and cultural fabric of the Ohio territory. ""Circuit-Rider Days Along the Ohio"" stands as a vital resource for scholars and readers interested in the intersection of American frontier history and religious development.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: William Warren Sweet
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 608g
ISBN: 9781025334097
ISBN 10: 1025334094
Pages: 308
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active