Proceedings of the Delaware County Historical Society, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Delaware County Historical Society

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332181708 ISBN 13 : 9781332181704

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Afficher les exemplaires de cette �dition comportant l'ISBN

0 D'occasion

4 Neuf

De EUR 20,79

Discover the curious records and enduring memory of a historic Delaware church. This installment recounts the early roots of Middletown Presbyterian Church, its fragile record-keeping, and the people who built a enduring local institution on a frontier site rich with Revolutionary and Civil War ties. From the first stirrings of a Scottish-Irish community to the reverent acts that gathered generations for worship and burial, the story sheds light on faith, education, and community life in colonial Pennsylvania.

The narrative pulls together surviving documents, memory, and scattered clues to piece together a portrait of a church that began before 1720 and faced loss of early records. It highlights how a shared commitment to worship, schooling, and civic duty helped anchor a growing settlement, even when official records were scant or lost to fire. The piece also notes notable moments, such as a 1730 shared pastorate, the gift of Baxter’s works via Dr. Watts, and local ties to broader events, including visits by Lafayette and commemorations at the Brandywine battlefield.

What you’ll experience
- A concise history of the church’s origins and the people who formed its community
- Details about early records, missing documents, and the sources historians rely on
- Notable connections to wider history, including visits and the preservation of heirlooms
- A sense of how faith, education, and local memory intersect in a long-standing congregational site

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and those curious about how small communities preserve their past.

Les informations fournies dans la section � Synopsis � peuvent faire r�f�rence � une autre �dition de ce titre.

�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332181708
ISBN 13: 9781332181704
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 413
Coordonn�es du fabricant: Copytech (UK) Ltd, Trading as Printondemand-worldwide.com
gpsr@podww.com

9 Culley Court
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 6WA
Royaume-Uni
Personne responsable: Easy Access System Europe O�, 16879218
+358405003575
gpsr.requests@easproject.com

Mustam�e tee 50
Tallinn
10621
Estonie

R�sultats de recherche pour Proceedings of the Delaware County Historical Society,...

Image fournie par le vendeur

Proceedings of the Delaware County Historical Society, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Delaware County Historical Society

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1332181708 ISBN 13 : 9781332181704

Neuf Paperback

impression � la demande

Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni

�valuation du vendeur 5 sur 5 �toiles

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a meticulously researched historical text that transports readers back to the 18th and 19th centuries, unraveling the captivating story of the Old Presbyterian Church in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Through the lens of primary source documents, the author provides an in-depth exploration of the church's origins, its role as a spiritual and social hub for the community, and its enduring legacy as one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in Delaware County. Beyond its historical significance, the book delves into the broader context of the Scotch-Irish Presbyterian movement, examining the influence of its religious and political beliefs on the formation of American society. The author explores themes of religious freedom, the role of the church in community building, and the interplay between faith and the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Through the vibrant narrative, the book offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped the church's history, from its founding pastor to the influential congregation that sustained it for generations. The insights provided in this book not only illuminate the past but also shed light on the enduring power of faith and the transformative impact of religious institutions on the fabric of American life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332181704_0

Contacter le vendeur