If Christ Came to Congress by Milford Wriarson Howard

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HowardMW-IfChristCametoCongress-1894.pdf

Book Title

If Christ Came to Congress by Milford Wriarson Howard

Author

Milford Wriarson Howard

Lifespan

1862-1937

Author Biography

Milford W. Howard, despite a lack of formal education, had a diverse and eventful life marked by his pursuits as a lawyer, writer, lecturer, and entrepreneur. After practicing law in Alabama, he experienced financial setbacks but found success as a lecturer and author, exposing corruption in his work If Christ Came to Congress. Howard ventured into politics as a Populist and later faced personal challenges, including a nervous breakdown. He eventually established a school for mountain children but faced financial difficulties, leading to the closure of the school and further setbacks. Despite his complex life journey, Howard's legacy remains intertwined with his efforts in education, literature, and development in Alabama.

Publisher

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

Publication Date

1896

Original Publication

If Christ Came to Congress. New York; Howard Pub Co, 1896.

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Citation

Howard, Milford Wriarson, “If Christ Came to Congress by Milford Wriarson Howard,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8425.