Candle By Night: The Story Of The Life And Times Of Kezia Payne De Pelchin, Texas Pioneer Teacher, Social Worker And Nurse - Paperback

by Harold J. Matthews (Author)

Candle By Night is a biographical book that tells the story of Kezia Payne De Pelchin, a pioneer teacher, social worker, and nurse from Texas. The book is written by Harold J. Matthews and provides a complete description of her life and times. The author takes the reader on a journey through Kezia's life, from her childhood to her later years, highlighting her accomplishments and struggles.Kezia Payne De Pelchin was born in 1825 in New York and moved to Texas in 1850. She was one of the first teachers in the state and played a significant role in educating the children of Texas. She also worked as a social worker and nurse, providing care to those in need. Her work in these fields was groundbreaking, and she was a pioneer in the field of social work and nursing.The book provides a detailed account of Kezia's life and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society. It also highlights her contributions to the development of education, social work, and nursing in Texas. The author uses a narrative style to tell her story, making it engaging and easy to read.Overall, Candle By Night is a fascinating book that provides insight into the life and times of a remarkable woman. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Texas, education, social work, or nursing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.