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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. . NICE as pictured a First Edition a very good condition hardcover gently read clean, 258 pages. green cloth gilt embossed, He started a brewery with his brother. After a time he left the business and devoted his time and money to missionary work. In 1850 he became an agent and cofounder of the American Tract Society, and traveled as its representative throughout Illinois and other parts west. During the Civil War he was at the front with the Union Armies. In early 1863 Vassar was in Alexandria, Virginia. Just before the Battle of Gettysburg he was captured by General J. E. B. Stuart's cavalry who were quick to release him in order to avoid his importunate prayers and preaching. He was popularly known as "Uncle John". Known for his zeal and powerful preaching, John Ellison Vassar was one of America's most widely known evangelists.