Author: Luke Tierney
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Pike's Peak Gold Rush Guidebooks of 1859
Author: Luke Tierney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Parson Henry Renfro
Author: William C. Griggs
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292775652
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The years following the Texas Revolution held even more turbulent events as diverse droves of pioneers crossed the Sabine and Red Rivers to start new lives in Texas. Early Texas society contended with religious issues, family life in a rugged environment, and the Civil War. This cultural history was clearly reflected in the life of frontier preacher Henry C. Renfro. Migrating to Texas in 1851, Renfro enrolled in the fledgling Baylor University and became a Baptist preacher. Eventually disillusioned with Baptist orthodoxy, Renfro was disenfranchised on charges of infidelity as he embraced the ideals of the Free Thought Movement, inspired by the writings of men such as Thomas Paine, Spinoza, and Robert Ingersoll. Renfro's Civil War experience was no less unusual. Serving as both soldier and chaplain, Renfro left a valuable legacy of insight into the conflict, captured in a wealth of correspondence that is in itself significant. Drawing on a vast body of letters, speeches, sermons, and oral histories that had never before been available, this chronological narrative of "The Parson's" life describes significant changes in Texas from 1850 to 1900, especially the volatile formation and growth of Baptist churches in North Central Texas. William Griggs' study yields numerous new details about the Free Thought Movement and depicts public reaction to sectarian leaders in nineteenth-century Texas. The author also describes the developing Central Texas region known as the Cross Timbers, including the personal dynamics between a frontier family and its patriarch and encompassing such issues as property conflicts, divorce, and family reconciliation. This work unlocks an enlightening, engaging scene from Texas history.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292775652
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The years following the Texas Revolution held even more turbulent events as diverse droves of pioneers crossed the Sabine and Red Rivers to start new lives in Texas. Early Texas society contended with religious issues, family life in a rugged environment, and the Civil War. This cultural history was clearly reflected in the life of frontier preacher Henry C. Renfro. Migrating to Texas in 1851, Renfro enrolled in the fledgling Baylor University and became a Baptist preacher. Eventually disillusioned with Baptist orthodoxy, Renfro was disenfranchised on charges of infidelity as he embraced the ideals of the Free Thought Movement, inspired by the writings of men such as Thomas Paine, Spinoza, and Robert Ingersoll. Renfro's Civil War experience was no less unusual. Serving as both soldier and chaplain, Renfro left a valuable legacy of insight into the conflict, captured in a wealth of correspondence that is in itself significant. Drawing on a vast body of letters, speeches, sermons, and oral histories that had never before been available, this chronological narrative of "The Parson's" life describes significant changes in Texas from 1850 to 1900, especially the volatile formation and growth of Baptist churches in North Central Texas. William Griggs' study yields numerous new details about the Free Thought Movement and depicts public reaction to sectarian leaders in nineteenth-century Texas. The author also describes the developing Central Texas region known as the Cross Timbers, including the personal dynamics between a frontier family and its patriarch and encompassing such issues as property conflicts, divorce, and family reconciliation. This work unlocks an enlightening, engaging scene from Texas history.
The Southwest Historical Series: Pike's Peak gold rush guidebooks of 1859
Author: LeRoy Reuben Hafen
Publisher:
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Category : Frontier and pioneer life
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Frontier and pioneer life
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
The Great Pikes Peak Gold Rush
Author: Robert L. Brown
Publisher: Caxton Press
ISBN: 9780870044120
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Colorado's Pikes Peak Gold Rush was an event of enormous social and cultural significance, changing the basic economy and lifestyle of the entire region. Pikes Peak became synonymous with the wild westward rush that ensued.
Publisher: Caxton Press
ISBN: 9780870044120
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Colorado's Pikes Peak Gold Rush was an event of enormous social and cultural significance, changing the basic economy and lifestyle of the entire region. Pikes Peak became synonymous with the wild westward rush that ensued.
Southwestern Historical Quarterly
Author: Eugene Campbell Barker
Publisher:
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Category : Southwest, New
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Southwest, New
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Research Catalog of the Library of the American Museum of Natural History
Author: American Museum of Natural History. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Bulletin of the History of Medicine
Author:
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Includes the Transactions of the 15th- annual meetings of the American Association of the History of Medicine, 1939-
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Includes the Transactions of the 15th- annual meetings of the American Association of the History of Medicine, 1939-
Catalog of Printed Books
Author: Bancroft Library
Publisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
The Mining West
Author: Richard E. Lingenfelter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
This two-volume set cites books, pamphlets, maps, music, directories, and other published materials (excluding materials from technical and popular magazines and newspapers) on the history of mining in the American and Canadian West. Topics covered include prospecting, mining rushes and camps, and mining finance, labor, technology, law, literature, and lore. The initial portion provides general information on mining and metalurgical technology. The subsequent regional sections are subdivided into refined historical studies, raw materials, fictional and poetic treatments, and bibliographical guides to further materials. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Publisher:
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Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
This two-volume set cites books, pamphlets, maps, music, directories, and other published materials (excluding materials from technical and popular magazines and newspapers) on the history of mining in the American and Canadian West. Topics covered include prospecting, mining rushes and camps, and mining finance, labor, technology, law, literature, and lore. The initial portion provides general information on mining and metalurgical technology. The subsequent regional sections are subdivided into refined historical studies, raw materials, fictional and poetic treatments, and bibliographical guides to further materials. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Research Catalog of the Library of the American Museum of Natural History: 55.08-55.3
Author: American Museum of Natural History. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description