This celebrated diary chronicles the life and ministry of Francis Asbury, a pioneering figure in early American Methodism who rode over 270,000 miles on horseback to spread the Gospel across the continent. From the Revolutionary War era to the rise of camp meetings and the challenges of slavery and sectionalism, 'The Journal of Rev. Francis Asbury' provides a window into the religious, social, and political history of the United States. A must-read for students of American religion and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.