author
John T. (John Thomson) Faris
1871–1949
A Presbyterian minister, editor, and prolific writer, he brought together faith, American history, travel, and folklore in more than fifty books. His warm, accessible works include guides to historic places, religious life, and the stories behind America’s past.
3 Audiobooks
Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable
by John T. (John Thomson) Faris
The Book of Courage
by John T. (John Thomson) Faris
Old Fort Chartres on the Mississippi River
by John T. (John Thomson) Faris, Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
About the author
Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in 1871, John Thomson Faris trained for both publishing and ministry. He began as a local editor and business manager in Anna, Illinois, before being ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1898. He later served churches in Illinois and St. Louis and worked with the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education in Philadelphia for about thirty years.
Faris wrote widely for adults and children, often blending historical research with travel and religious instruction. His books include The Romance of the English Bible, Seeing the Sunny South, Old Churches and Meeting Houses in and Around Philadelphia, The Romance of Forgotten Towns, and The Romance of the Rivers. He also served with the United States Food Administration during World War I and remained active as an author until his death in 1949.