History of Randolph-Macon College, Virginia The Oldest Incorporated Methodist College in America

"History of Randolph-Macon College, Virginia" by Richard Irby is an old-fashioned story about the start and growth of Randolph-Macon College, the first Methodist college in America. It probably tells the story of how the college was created, the problems it had at the beginning, and why it was important for education and religion in the country. The book starts with people giving thanks to Irby for his hard work in collecting information about the college, showing he was really interested in telling its story. It also talks about how early Methodists like John Wesley and Bishop Asbury tried to start schools after the Revolutionary War, even though it was tough. This makes readers want to learn more about where the college came from, the important people who helped build it, and the world around it that helped it grow.