The trials, experience, exercises of mind, and first travels, of Theophilus R. Gates. Written

by himself by Theophilus R. Gates

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First edition

Poughkeepsie: printed by C. C. Adams and Co., 1810. First edition, 12mo, pp. 214, 1 errata; contemporary calf-backed boards with green marbled paper covers; edges sprinkled; ink ownership inscription on front pastedown; front board detached; upper spine chipped; covers rubbed; all else good. Theophilus Gates 1787-1846 was an itinerant preacher, nicknamed the Battle-Axe, a name drawn from the Book of Jeremiah. With his followers they established a commune

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