Trower, W. J. Practical Expositions of The Gospels appointed for the Sundays and Saints' Days throughout the Year. London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, c. 1850. [10624]
Polished black calf with blind borders, spine with gilt-decorated raised bands, red leather title label, gilt devices. Binding with light wear, thin short surface crack top of front joint (2.5 cm). 17.7 x 11 cm (7 x 4 1/4 inches), marbled end papers and page edges. 1862 gift inscription on ffep, small nick to edge of the title page, xii, 347 clean pp., tight, a few creased page corners. Good. Hardcover.
This book includes the Bible passage for the day followed by commentary.
Walter John Trower (1804-1877), Anglican minister, Bishop of Galagow and Galloway (1848-1859). This was perhaps a misguided appointment, as Trower had not before ministered in Scotland before ascending to the bishopric and it is said that he did not understand the traditions of the Scottish Episcopal Church. He served as Bishop of Gibraltar from 1863-1868.
