The remarkable life of John Wesley Etheridge, a prominent figure in the 19th century Anglican church, is the subject of this fascinating memoir. Thornley Smith's detailed and engaging account covers Etheridge's early life, his influential work as a translator of Syriac texts, and his later years as a respected member of the church. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the 19th century. 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.