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James Langdon Hill
1848–1931
A Baptist minister and reflective essayist, he wrote in a warm, thoughtful style about faith, character, travel, and the life of the mind. His books often blended moral insight with an easy, conversational tone.
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Revisiting the Earth
by James Langdon Hill
About the author
James Langdon Hill was an American clergyman and author, born in Garnavillo, Iowa, on March 14, 1848, and remembered for writing both religious and general-interest books. Sources consulted consistently describe him as a minister, lecturer, pamphleteer, and author.
He studied at Iowa College, graduating in 1871, and then at Andover Theological Seminary, finishing in 1875. Biographical references say he served as pastor of North Church in Lynn, Massachusetts, before later becoming known through writing and public speaking.
His published work ranged widely, including devotional and historical writing as well as essays and travel-themed books. Among the titles connected with him are The Immortal Seven. Judson and His Associates, The Scholar's Larger Life, and Tiptops of Travel. A suitable verified portrait image could not be confirmed from the sources reviewed, so no profile image is included.