Most Popular Books by John Lawrence

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

This richly detailed biography examines the colorful life and preaching of evangelist John Lakin Brasher (1868-1971), effectively destroying old stereotypes that portrayed holiness folk as fanatical and uneducated. Relying primarily on Brasher''s 25,000 manuscripts and on extensive sound recordings of his preaching and storytelling, J. Lawrence Brasher analyzes the dynamics of holiness religious experience and explores the beliefs, rituals, politics, cultural context, and folklore of the southern holiness movement.

When Jim Hawkins finds a treasure map at the bottom of an old sea chest, his world is forever changed. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.

Chronicles the history of Chile, from prehistoric times through its time as a Spanish colony to today.

Reproduction of the original: The Slavery Question by John Lawrence

This is the third book in the Maxine Benson mystery series. Small-town police chief Maxine "Max" Benson is just settling into her new life when her ex appears on the scene. Apparently, he and his new young lover just happen to be visiting her area on holiday. Max left her marriage and the Toronto police to become chief in Port Ainslie, where she runs a three-person department with few problems and enjoys a different pace of life. That''s all about to change when Max''s ex-husband is accused of killing his young lover right in Max''s own backyard. It seems that only Max''s superior detection abilities can save him from an almost certain conviction. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for older teen readers and adults who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.