Candle By Night: The Story Of The Life And Times Of Kezia Payne De Pelchin, Texas Pioneer Teacher, Social Worker And Nurse

Candle By Night is a biographical account of Kezia Payne De Pelchin, a pioneer teacher, social worker, and nurse in Texas. The book is written by Harold J. Matthews and provides a comprehensive description of Kezia's life and times. Kezia was born in 1825 and spent her early years in the Northeastern United States. She moved to Texas in 1850 and began her career as a teacher. The book describes Kezia's early experiences as a teacher and her efforts to establish schools in rural areas of Texas. Kezia was passionate about education and believed that every child deserved the opportunity to learn. She worked tirelessly to provide education to children who lived in remote areas and had limited access to schools. Apart from her work as a teacher, Kezia was also involved in social work and nursing. She established the De Pelchin Faith Home, a shelter for orphaned and abandoned children. The home provided a safe haven for children who had nowhere else to go. Kezia also worked as a nurse during the Civil War and helped care for wounded soldiers. The book provides a detailed account of Kezia's life and her contributions to education, social work, and nursing in Texas. It also sheds light on the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. The narrative is engaging and informative, and the author has used primary sources to provide an accurate portrayal of Kezia's life. Overall, Candle By Night is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Texas and the contributions of women to society.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.