Synopsis "John Blackie, The Bridgeton Colporteur: A Memoir (1881)"
John Blackie, The Bridgeton Colporteur: A Memoir (1881) is a biographical account of the life and work of John Blackie, a Scottish colporteur who lived in the 19th century. The book, written by Blackie himself, details his experiences as a colporteur, or traveling bookseller, who sold religious literature to the working-class residents of Bridgeton, Glasgow.The memoir begins with Blackie's childhood in rural Scotland and his early experiences as a bookseller. It goes on to describe his decision to become a colporteur and his experiences selling religious literature in Bridgeton, where he encountered poverty, crime, and social unrest. Despite these challenges, Blackie remained committed to his work and saw it as a way to spread the gospel and improve the lives of the people he met.Throughout the book, Blackie shares his thoughts on religion, education, and social justice, and reflects on the impact of his work on the people he met. He also includes anecdotes about his interactions with his customers, many of whom were skeptical of his message or hostile to his presence. Despite these difficulties, Blackie remained dedicated to his work and continued to sell books in Bridgeton until his death in 1876.Overall, John Blackie, The Bridgeton Colporteur: A Memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century colporteur and offers valuable insights into the social and cultural context of working-class Glasgow. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in Scottish history, religious literature, or social justice.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.
