colporteur

Example Sentences

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A colporteur was reading the parable of the Prodigal Son in a Paris cafe much frequented by North African workmen.

From Time Magazine Archive

And the colporteur helps Vincent find permanent lodging with a farming family in Wasmes, the community he's serving.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

His enmity with Rome dates from his Spanish experiences as colporteur of the Bible Society in 1838 and 1839. 

From The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' by Sampson, John

A colporteur has been present with his wares, and succeeds in selling at a small price portions of the Scriptures and tracts.

From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by Kennedy, James

"Call it what you please," said the Vermont colporteur.

From Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches by Harris, Joel Chandler