The Autobiography of Elbert Osborn, An Itinerant Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church: In Two Parts (1865) is a memoir written by Elbert Osborn himself. The book is divided into two parts, each detailing different aspects of his life. In the first part, Osborn recounts his childhood and early years, including his conversion to Christianity and his decision to become a minister. He also describes his experiences as a circuit rider, traveling...