Bibles & Battle Drums: The Story Of Chaplain and 48 similar items

5.5" x 8.75", 160 page hardcover with dust jacket titled BIBLES BATTLE DRUMS: THE STORY OF CHAPLAIN DAVID JONES 1736-1820 by Truett Rogers/ Judson Press, ISBN # 0-8170-0699-0, First Edition, copyright 1976/ David Jones was an American Baptist clergyman and army chaplain. He is noted for his patriotic sermons that he preached during the American Revolution, which were of significant influence in arousing patriotic zeal, especially in the Philadelphia district. Based on diaries and letters, this book tells the story of David Jones from his youthful years of preparation for the ministry through his activity during the War for Independence and his later service with American troops on the Canadian frontier during the War of 1812. The book is complete and in VERY GOOD or better condition with some overall wear that includes some light spotting and foxing on the inside of the front and back boards and front free endpaper. The dustjacket has some small edge tears. (see pictures)