William Adams' The Distant Hills is a moving allegory about a young man's journey from disillusionment to faith, as he travels through an enchanted landscape populated by mysterious figures and spiritual truths. This thought-provoking tale is sure to inspire and challenge readers of all ages.
Adams's Chronicle of Bristol is a comprehensive history of the city from its earliest beginnings to the mid-nineteenth century. Written by William Adams, a prominent local historian and author, the book covers all aspects of Bristol's development, from its growth as a center of trade and commerce to its role in the slave trade, the Reformation, and the Civil War. This fully illustrated edition, complete with maps and charts, is an essential read for anyone interested in the rich and complex history of this fascinating city.
William Adams' groundbreaking essay on club-foot established him as one of the leading orthopedic surgeons of the Victorian era. In this work, he provides a comprehensive examination of the causes, pathology, and treatment of the condition. Adams' innovative approaches to the treatment of club-foot helped to revolutionize the field of orthopedic surgery and continue to influence modern medical practices.
Published in 1817, 'Mercy to Babes' is a treatise in support of infant baptism, a practice that was becoming increasingly controversial in the American church. Adams argues that baptism is necessary for salvation and that infants are capable of receiving divine grace and forgiveness. He also addresses common objections to infant baptism and provides historical evidence for its practice.