The Authoritative Life of General William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army

An authorized life traces the ministerial career and organizational achievements of William Booth, following his early poverty and religious awakening through the founding and worldwide expansion of a disciplined evangelical movement; it details street and rescue work, social initiatives, leadership and governance structures, fundraising and training systems, international campaigns across Europe, the Americas, Australasia, India, and South Africa, contributions of family and colleagues, published writings, and final years, while emphasizing personal devotion, practical methods, and the movement's spirit rather than offering a full critical history.