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Reports the life stories of turn-of-the-century Quaker evangelist and social activist, J. Walter Malone. Drawing from two unfinished manuscripts produced by Malone in the 1920s, Oliver links historical details with the inner story of Malon's spiritual sojourn.

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A classic...a rare excursion into the 'lived religion' of turn-of-the-century evangelical Quakers....--Edith Blumhofer, Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals, Wheaton College Lauren King For Evangelical Friend For those desiring a glimpse into the vital 'inner world' of that culture, this book is nonpareil.--Robert P. Swierenga, Kent State University Lauren King For Evangelical Friend Editor John Oliver has done a great deal of background research and provides voluminous footnotes and endnotes on nearly every person or place mentioned by Malone.--Robert P. Swierenga, Kent State University Friends Journal His life and religion were one and in today's world this is remarkable to read about.--Robert P. Swierenga, Kent State University Ohioana Quarterly The book is a solid contribution to American religious history.--Robert L. Daughtery, Ohio History. Ohioana Quarterly It is, indeed, fascinating and challenging reading!--Robert P. Swierenga, Kent State University James R. Newby In Quaker Life

Editor John Oliver has done a great deal of background research and provides voluminous footnotes and endnotes on nearly every person or place mentioned by Malone.>>>>--Robert P. Swierenga Friends Journal

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John W. Oliver is Associate Professor of History at Malone College in Canton, Ohio.

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