Edward McKendree Bounds Writer

Edward McKendree Bounds (August 15, 1835 – August 24, 1913) prominently known as E.M. Bounds, was an American author, attorney, and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South clergy. He is known for writing 11 books, nine of which focused on the subject of prayer. Only two of Bounds' books were published before he died. After his death, Rev. Claudius (Claude) Lysias Chilton, Jr., grandson of William Parish Chilton and admirer of Bounds, worked on preserving and preparing Bounds' collection of manuscripts for publication. By 1921, more editorial work was being done by Rev. Homer W. Hodge.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Bounds E.M.
Pseudonym	E.M. Bounds
Birth date	August 15, 1835
Birth place	Shelby County Missouri
Nationality	Americans
Date of death	August 24, 1913
Place of death	Washington Georgia