WILDER: Records from the Life of Sampson Vrylong Stoddard Wilder.1865. 404p. Mr. Wilder experienced early hardships, including the loss of his family estate due to fraud, leading him to transition to a new occupation. His life in France was marked by the establishment of a Christian home in Paris and active efforts in tract and Bible distribution. He displayed generosity by distributing New Testaments and had a significant influence on villagers and Christian friends. Education played a crucial role in shaping Mr.