The Riverton Minister (1897) - Martin Post - Bog

The Riverton Minister is a novel written by Martin Post and published in 1897. The story is set in the small town of Riverton, where the Reverend John Ward has recently been appointed as the new minister. Ward is a dedicated and passionate man of God, but he soon finds himself facing a number of challenges in his new role.The novel explores themes of faith, love, and community, as Ward navigates the complexities of his position and the relationships he forms with the people of Riverton. He becomes involved in a number of local issues, including a dispute between two families over a piece of land, and a scandal involving a young woman who has become pregnant out of wedlock.As Ward works to bring his congregation together and address these challenges, he also finds himself falling in love with a local woman named Mary. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary is engaged to another man, and Ward must navigate his feelings while remaining true to his faith and his calling as a minister.Overall, The Riverton Minister is a thoughtful and engaging novel that explores the complexities of faith and community in a small town setting. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.