James Midwinter Freeman facts for kids
James Midwinter Freeman (born in 1827, died in 1900) was an American religious leader and writer. He was born in New York City.
Freeman studied at two colleges: Wesleyan University and Mount Union College in Ohio. After his education, he became a minister in the Methodist church.
Working for the Church
In 1872, James Freeman started working as an assistant editor for the Methodist Episcopal church. His job was to help create different kinds of publications. These included materials for Sunday schools, which are classes for children and young people to learn about religion. He also worked on "tracts," which were small booklets or pamphlets about religious topics.
Writing for Young Readers
James Freeman loved writing, especially for children. He used a special pen name, or pseudonym, called "Robin Ranger" when he wrote books for younger readers.
Other Books by Freeman
Besides his children's books, James Freeman wrote several other important works. These books shared his knowledge and ideas about religion and teaching:
- Use of Illustration in Sunday School Teaching (published in 1867)
- Handbook of Bible Manners and Customs (published in 1874)
- A Story History of the English Bible (published in 1879)
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "article name needed". New International Encyclopedia. (1905).
