Catherine Booth — a Sketch

"Catherine Booth — a Sketch" by Mildred Duff is a late 19th-century biography that celebrates the life and work of Catherine Booth, the co-founder of The Salvation Army. The biography showcases her deep connection to God, her tireless fight for fairness in society, and the positive impact she had on countless individuals. The book starts with an introduction by General Bramwell Booth, who describes Catherine's extraordinary bond with God from her youth and her strong desire to lead people to Christianity. It then takes us back to her childhood in Derbyshire, where we see how her early life molded her personality, fostering honesty, a love for the scriptures, and a caring nature towards others, even animals. Readers learn how her spiritual journey began in her younger years, with faith-based struggles and a growing sense of caring about social problems, leading her to take action against things like alcohol and devote herself to bettering the lives of the people around her.