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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating memoir that chronicles the life of a man born into a tumultuous period of American history. The author was born in 1848, the same year that saw revolutions sweep across Europe, the discovery of gold in California, and the resurgence of the slavery debate. He paints a vivid picture of his childhood in Nauvoo, Illinois, a city once dominated by the Mormons under the leadership of Joseph Smith. The authorââ â¢s experiences as a child on the Underground Railroad bring to life the moral struggle over slavery, a conflict that would ultimately define his lifetime. The reader travels with the author through his early years, experiencing the hardships of the circuit-riding Methodist ministerââ â¢s life, and the authorââ â¢s own unique upbringing as a preacherââ â¢s son. He also shares the stories of his family, illustrating the diverse cultural heritage of early America, with roots in England, Scotland, and Ireland. The author weaves a fascinating tapestry of personal narrative, social commentary, and historical analysis, culminating in a unique perspective on the momentous events that shaped American society in the 19th century. The book ultimately reveals the profound influence of the turbulent and transformative years of his youth on the author's life and worldview. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781333949228_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333949228
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333949228
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 408 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 27729914/2
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