| William Booth back to 'Generals of The Salvation Army'
William Booth, the Founder and first General, was born at Nottingham on 10 April 1829 and promoted to Glory from Hadley Wood on 20 August 1912. He lived to establish Army work in 58 countries and colonies; travelled extensively, holding salvation meetings; in his later years was received in audience by emperors, kings and presidents. Among his many books, In Darkest England and the way Out was the most notable; it became the blue print of all the Army's social schemes. It was reprinted in 1970.
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