Robert Gray

Broschiertes Buch

Three Months' Visitation, By The Bishop Of Capetown, In The Autumn Of 1855

With An Account Of His Voyage To The Island Of Tristan D'Acunha (1856)

Beschreibung

""Three Months' Visitation"" is a travelogue written by Robert Gray, the Bishop of Capetown, detailing his three-month visit to various locations in South Africa in the autumn of 1855. The book also includes an account of his voyage to the remote island of Tristan D'Acunha, located in the South Atlantic Ocean. Gray describes his experiences meeting with local communities, conducting religious services, and observing the natural beauty of the region. He also provides insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the effects of slavery and colonialism. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century South Africa and the life of a bishop traveling through the region.In March, 1856, With Original Sketches By Mrs. Gray.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.

Autor

Bob Gray was a Captain with the Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD) when he responded to the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. After fighting the fire and performing search and rescue work, he was assigned as a technical rescue team (TRT) and collapse team leader.Shortly after retiring and moving to Texas, Bob suffered a significant fall which resulted in a severe traumatic brain injury; doctors' prognoses for recovery were not promising. Against all odds, Bob overcame several medical setbacks and has returned to a full and active life.From these experiences, Bob works to help and encourage others who are facing challenges. He shares his story, struggles, and triumphs with first responders, veteran groups, and other organizations. In addition, he continues to provide proactive training to deal with trauma to first-responder organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, cooking, spending time at White Rock Lake, and relaxing with his family.To visit Bob's Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn pages open linktr.ee/rtgray105

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 265g
• ISBN-13: 9781120942623
• ISBN-10: 1120942624
• Artikelnr.: 28971319