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Fanny Crosby's Life Story (1903)

Fanny Crosby's Life Story (1903)

Crosby, Fanny

Hardcover

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 112035451X
ISBN13: 9781120354518
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fanny Crosby's Life Story is an autobiographical book written by Fanny Crosby, a renowned American hymn writer and poet. The book was first published in 1903 and provides a detailed account of Crosby's life from her childhood to her adulthood. The book begins with a description of Crosby's early years, including her birth in 1820 in New York and her upbringing in poverty. It then goes on to detail her experiences as a student at the New York Institute for the Blind, where she learned to read, write, and compose music. Crosby's life story also covers her career as a hymn writer, including her collaborations with various composers and her prolific output of over 8,000 hymns. The book provides insights into Crosby's creative process and the inspiration behind many of her most famous hymns, such as Blessed Assurance and To God Be the Glory. In addition to her musical accomplishments, Crosby's life story also touches on her personal life, including her marriage to Alexander Van Alstyne and her deep Christian faith. The book concludes with a reflection on Crosby's legacy and the impact of her hymns on generations of Christians around the world. Overall, Fanny Crosby's Life Story is a fascinating and inspiring account of the life of one of America's most beloved hymn writers. It offers a unique perspective on the history of American music and the role of faith in shaping the lives of individuals and communities.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.

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