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For a little Friday fun, we are sharing some interesting facts about select authors at Log College Press. It is intended as a revealing, even light-hearted, look at some curious and interesting facets of the group of writers that constitutes this assembly of Presbyterian writers.
We begin with some current stats of interest:
Who is the most prolific author on Log College Press? - B.B. Warfield (currently there are 253 works by Warfield on LCP)
Who is the oldest author on Log College Press? - Arthur Judson Brown (died at the age of 106)
Who is the youngest author on Log College Press? - Archibald Johnston (died at the age of 25) - although we also have a published letter by A.A. Hodge written when he was 10 years old.
In what year was the earliest Log College Press author born? - Robert Hunt was born c. 1568.
In what year did the most recent Log College Press author enter glory? - Ernest Trice Thompson died in 1985.*
Who was the most well-traveled author on Log College Press? - Pioneer missionary John Cuthbertson traveled an estimated 70,000 miles during his 40-year career.
How many African-American authors are on Log College Press? - 40
How many authors on Log College Press were formerly slaves? - 18
How many Native-American authors are on Log College Press? - 5
How many female authors are on Log College Press? - 16
How many authors were U.S. Presidents? - 3
And then we have some more subjective matters.
What is the most amusing title found on Log College Press? - Do Not Marry a Fop by William B. Sprague
Who was the most “dashing” author on Log College Press? - Chauncey Webster wore the top hat very well.
Chauncey Webster
Let us know what else you would like to know about the authors found at Log College Press. We welcome suggestions for additions to the site as well. Meanwhile, have a great Friday!
*Part of the criteria to be an author featured on Log College Press is that the author must be born prior to 1900.
