The Wilderness Journey

The Wilderness Journey is the autobiography of Richard Pratt a nineteenth century miller and Strict and Particular Baptist preacher. First published in 1876 this book tells of Pratt's spiritual and temporal journey from his birth in 1816 up to 1875. Richard Pratt was troubled much by ill health and poverty; his temporal trials including the tragic deaths of a daughter and a son and his spiritual trials including his calling to the ministry of God's word are detailed in this account of his life's journey. This new edition includes footnotes to provide some background information and explanations to assist the modern reader. A brief Foreword an Afterword and four Appendices including obituaries letters and a sermon have also been added