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The life and times of Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, Vol. 1 of 2

Chapter 1: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SELINA COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON.
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The memoir provides a detailed biographical account of a noblewoman whose faith, resources, and social position fostered an evangelical revival. It follows her spiritual development, extensive correspondence, establishment and support of worship spaces and societies, collaborations with prominent revival preachers, and philanthropic initiatives. Drawn from letters, anecdotes, and contemporary documents, the narrative records public services, organizational and theological challenges she faced, and the cultural contexts of her work, offering a documentary portrait of sustained religious leadership and charitable activity.

THE
LIFE AND TIMES
OF
SELINA
COUNTESS OF HUNTINGDON.

BY A MEMBER OF THE HOUSES OF SHIRLEY AND HASTINGS.

SIXTH THOUSAND—WITH COPIOUS INDEX.

VOL. I.

ENTERED AT STATIONERS’ HALL.

LONDON: WILLIAM EDWARD PAINTER, STRAND;

AND JOHN SNOW, PATERNOSTER ROW.

1844.