Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice, this spiritual tale has served as an inspiration for both the stage and the screen. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of the hopeful lutheran church. You would have thought that the butterflies and flowers were friends of his. A roman soldier, marcellus, wins chirsts robe as a gambling prize.
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Douglass the carolinian for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 1929 and the robe 1942. Douglas august 27, 1877 february, 1951 article submitted by shirley rogers. Douglas, including the robe, the big fisherman and many more. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Lloyd c assell douglas 18771951 american writer who published popular novels about religious and moral issues. Author lloyd c douglass complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929 and the robe 1942. Douglas has 35 books on goodreads with 43549 ratings. Here is a timeless story of adventure, faith, and romance, a tale of spiritual longing and ultimate redemption. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the nazarenes robea quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of christianity and is set against the vividly limned background of ancient rome. The book that show the most wear on its cover is the forgive us our.
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Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Douglas was a noteworthy american minister and author. Douglas was born doya cassell douglas in columbia city, in. Now i can read when i want and for as long as i want. May 27, 2019 lloyd douglas spent thirty full years in the ministry before he retired to devote himself to writing. Lloyd cassel douglas was an american minister and author. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The big fisherman by lloyd c douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. American writer who published popular novels about religious and moral issues. The reader is drawn in from the very first paragraph. White banners, forgive us our trespass, doctor hudsons secret journal. August 27, 1877 february, 1951 was an american minister and author douglas was one of the most popular american authors of his time, although he did not write his first novel until he was 50. This book is set in the time of jesus death and rebirth from a highranking roman soldiers perspective. It was a huge success, although the work had been rejected by two.
Young lloyd attended wittenberg seminary in springfield, oh, where he received his education as a minister. This book is not just a great religious novel, it is a great novel. Lloyd c douglas books list of books by lloyd c douglas. Douglas s first book, magnificent obsession, appeared in 1929 and became a huge success. He gained international fame with his novels magnificent obsession 91929. Lloyd cassell douglas 18771951 american writer who published popular novels about religious and moral issues. He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free. Lloyd c douglas books biography and list of works author of.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Douglas has 35 books on goodreads with 43588 ratings. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Douglas s magnificent obsession for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. I never thought much about flowers until i made the close acquaintance of a. May 17, 2012 lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister. A roman soldier, marcellus, wins christs robe as a gambling prize. Douglas overview with more than six million copies sold, this easter classic is the story of the man who gambled for christs robe and won.
I have the original 1942 first edition which has a taped spine reason for its tatter i read this book at least once a year. Many of his books, with religious themes, have been turned into successful. Magnificent obsession, was his first book written and published after he retired. I was delighted to become reacquainted with the lloyd c. Houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company, 1986. Douglas s the carolinian for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Douglas produced his first novel, magnificent obsession 1929, at the age of 52. Douglas books, 1939, 1st thus edition, blue cover over boards with red lettering and design on the front and the spine, no tears or ben. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice, this spiritual tale has served as an inspiration for both.
He was born in columbia city, indiana, spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, wilmot, indiana and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexan. Merrick embarks on a course of anonymous philanthropy, inspired by reading the doctors private papers. A classic novel of goodwill, compassion, and finding meaning through service to others. Douglas the robe is in my top five books of all time, and i wanted to read his earlier work. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. After graduating he served as a pastor in a church in manchester, in. Lloyd cassel douglas august 27, 1877 february, 1951 was a noteworthy american minister and author. Lloyd cassel douglas 18771951 began his writing career in midlife, after working for many years as a minister. Alexander jackson douglas later a physician and sarah jane cassel douglas. I never thought much about flowers until i made the close acquaintance of a man who knew all about them.
Douglas, including the robe, and magnificent obsession, and more on. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. I came upon the book quite by accident a few years ago, and i have since read it 3 times. Douglas also was critical about names of characters, lots and lots of names. He spent part of his boyhood in monroeville, indiana, wilmot, indiana and florence, kentucky, where his father, alexander jackson douglas, was pastor of the hopeful lutheran church. It was one of four of his books that were eventually made into blockbuster motion pictures, the other three being the robe, white banners and the big fisherman.