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The Autobiography of Thomas Guthrie V1: And Memoir (1874) is a book written by Thomas Guthrie, a Scottish divine who lived from 1803 to 1873. The book is divided into two parts, the first being the autobiography of Guthrie himself, and the second being a memoir written by his friend and colleague, William Hanna.In the autobiography, Guthrie recounts his life from his childhood in Brechin, Scotland, to his early years as a minister in the Church of Scotland. He discusses his experiences as a student at the University of Edinburgh, his early struggles as a minister, and his eventual success as a preacher and social reformer.The memoir, written by Hanna, provides a more detailed account of Guthrie's life and work, including his involvement in the temperance movement, his efforts to improve the living conditions of the poor in Edinburgh, and his work as a founder of the Ragged Schools.Overall, the Autobiography of Thomas Guthrie V1: And Memoir (1874) is a fascinating look at the life and work of a prominent figure in Scottish history, and provides valuable insights into the social and religious movements of the 19th century.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.