Ralph Randolph Gurley's biography of the Reverend Sylvester Larned is a tribute to a pioneering figure in the religious and social history of New Orleans. From Larned's early ministry in Boston to his eventual leadership of the city's first Presbyterian church, Gurley provides a compelling portrait of a man who overcame adversity to make a lasting impact. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in America or the social history of New Orleans. 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.