Very scare work, not present in auction records or the trade, regarding this important Michigan Territory Baptist pioneer missionary, church-planter, etc.,
Originally from New York, he was sent out from the throes of the Second Great Awakening as a Baptist Missionary. He first arrived in what is now Northville, Michigan [Detroit] in 1833 and planted or strengthened churches in Northville, Farmington, and Plymouth. Excellent account of a revival in Farmington in the present.
The work also contains fascinating content related to his early experiences in Michigan, his engagement with the subject of slavery and re-colonization of the slaves to Africa [Ethiopia, Liberia, etc.]. He hints at the beginning of "reservation" states for the Native Americans in Michigan, etc., Very scarce early Michigan / Detroit imprint.
Noyes, Nathan. A Short Account of the Life and Experience of Nathan Noyes: Together with his Views of the Scripture Plan of Supporting Ministers of the Gospel. Detroit. Bagg & Harmon, Printers. 1847. 68pp.
A very good copy, bound in cloth, very solid, generally bright pages, with light foxing and some toning.
