Lilias Trotter: Daring in the Desert
Irene Howat
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Description for Lilias Trotter: Daring in the Desert
Paperback. Series: Trailblazer Biographies (Hardcover). BIC Classification: YQRC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 112 x 187 x 12. Weight in Grams: 108.
'You could become the greatest living painter. Your paintings would be treasured for ever.' Those were the words Lilias Trotter heard from John Ruskin, one of the world's most established art critics. She had to make a choice between her talent and her calling. Both were gifts from God. In May 1879 Lilias knew what she should do. God's work for Lilias was in the desert land of Algeria. Palm trees and camels replaced lampposts and horse drawn carriages. The desert was her home, its people her friends and its Creator her reason for life.
Product Details
Publisher
Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Trailblazer Biographies (Hardcover)
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Tain, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781917770
SKU
V9781781917770
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About Irene Howat
Irene Howat is an award–winning author and poet who lives in Scotland. She has published many biographical books for all ages and is particularly well–known for her biographical material. She has written many books about the lives of different Christians from around the world. She has also written an autobiographical work entitled ‘Pain My Companion’.
Reviews for Lilias Trotter: Daring in the Desert
You sometimes read or hear about people who give up something attractive and lucrative for the sake of pursuing their dream. Most worldly success is gained at some sacrificial cost. But the stories about those who pursue treasure in heaven are the most inspiring to the Christian reader. And for this reason I commend 'Daring in the Desert' by Irene ... Read more