E.M. Marvin's The Life of Rev. William Goff Caples masterfully narrates the life of a 19th century American Methodist Episcopal minister. Caples devoted his life to the betterment of his ministry, his family, and the wider community; Marvin paints a vivid picture of this multifaceted and resilient figure. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American religious history and the inner workings of the Methodist church. 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.