Brothers of a Vow
Title | Brothers of a Vow PDF eBook |
Author | Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch |
Publisher | University of Georgia Press |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2011-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0820340472 |
In Brothers of a Vow, Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch examines secret fraternal organizations in antebellum Virginia to offer fresh insight into masculinity and the redefinition of social and political roles of white men in the South. Young Virginians who came of age during the antebellum era lived through a time of tremendous economic, cultural, and political upheaval. In a state increasingly pulled between the demands of the growing market and the long-established tradition of unfree labor, Pflugrad-Jackisch argues that groups like the Freemasons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Sons of Temperance promoted market-oriented values and created bonds among white men that softened class distinctions. At the same time, these groups sought to stabilize social hierarchies that subordinated blacks and women. Pflugrad-Jackisch examines all aspects of the secret orders--including their bylaws and proceedings, their material culture and regalia, and their participation in a wide array of festivals, parades, and civic celebrations. Regarding gender, she shows how fraternal orders helped reinforce an alternative definition of southern white manhood that emphasized self-discipline, moral character, temperance, and success at work. These groups ultimately established a civic brotherhood among white men that marginalized the role of women in the public sphere and bolstered the respectability of white men regardless of class status. Brothers of a Vow is a nuanced look at how dominant groups craft collective identities, and it adds to our understanding of citizenship and political culture during a period of rapid change.
A Brother's Vow
Title | A Brother's Vow PDF eBook |
Author | Naty Matos |
Publisher | BookRix |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 2013-11-04 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 3730955934 |
Randall Benson didn't think life could be any better. His job with the family business allowed him to travel and meet new people. His relationship with his girlfriend the model, gave his access to all the red carpet events and parties, yet there was no requirement for him to be faithful. Although his family doesn't approve of his careless lifestyle, they love him and do whatever they can to keep him from self-destructing. Yet Randall’s only concern is Randall. Randall’s world begins to come undone after a series of unexpected events. As Randall tries to settle down and become more dependable , his twin brother Brian seems to be headed down a path that Randall is way too familiar. Brian makes an unusual request that nonchalantly he agrees to keep. He never thought that he would have to keep his word, but he does. As Randall struggles to fulfill his promise to his brother, he is confronted with challenges from his past. Will he succumb to his past and risk losing everything he’s worked so hard to accomplish?
Judd's Vow
Title | Judd's Vow PDF eBook |
Author | Kaylie Newell |
Publisher | Tule Publishing |
Pages | |
Release | 2019-02-07 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1949707547 |
His heart has been grounded for so long. But she’s about to give it wings... Captain Judd Harlow is happiest in the air. It’s only when he’s flying that he can leave his childhood memories behind. But when he and his brothers find themselves the guardians of their 12-year-old half-sister, he knows moving back to the small Montana town where he grew up is the right thing. When Savannah Casteele learns that a local pilot has agreed to fly her and her little boy to Chicago for a long-awaited surgery, she’s overcome with gratitude. A young, single mother, her first priority has always been raising her son the best way she knows how. But when she sees Judd for the first time, she’s unprepared for the affect he has on her heart: He’s stoic, guarded, and a little out of reach, reminding her that she’s not the only one who’s trying to put aside a broken past. As they begin falling for one another, brought together by the children in their lives, they start seeing family not just as something you’re given, but something you create. And that the heart, no matter how scarred, is always capable of a tender, new beginning. But are they both willing to take a leap of faith to get there?
Unspoken Vow
Title | Unspoken Vow PDF eBook |
Author | Eden Finley |
Publisher | Independently Published |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 2019-07-09 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781077126404 |
Tender Vow
Title | Tender Vow PDF eBook |
Author | Sharlene MacLaren |
Publisher | Whitaker House |
Pages | 358 |
Release | 2010-04-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1603742972 |
When John Evans is tragically killed while skiing, his brother, Jason, looks after his widow, Rachel, and her children. Will their long-ago love be rekindled?
The Brothers and the Vows
Title | The Brothers and the Vows PDF eBook |
Author | National assembly of religious brothers (Philadelphia). |
Publisher | |
Pages | 46 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Tanner's Promise
Title | Tanner's Promise PDF eBook |
Author | Kaylie Newell |
Publisher | Tule Publishing |
Pages | 183 |
Release | 2018-08-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 194834291X |
Tanner Harlow is a talented landscape designer, quietly building a name and a solid future when he finds himself needing to be the temporary guardian to his eleven-year-old half-sister. Tanner loves her, but can’t see himself as a father figure or imagine how he’s going to build his business during his busiest season with a child in tow until his newest client—his high school crush who still makes his heart pound—has a proposition that will help them both as long as Tanner can resist the tempting lure of the girl next door. Elementary school teacher Francie Tate moved back to Marietta to be close to her ailing father. She plans to settle in and fix up her little bungalow before the school year starts, but definitely needs help with the neglected yard. She’s shocked when the landscaper she hired turns out to be a class mate. Tanner used to be shy in school, but he isn't the same kid anymore–he’s tall, sexy, and has the most striking brown eyes she's ever seen. When Francie learns of Tanner’s need for child care, she impulsively offers to watch his half-sister for the summer in return for some landscaping and renovations around the house. It seems like a win-win, but Francie didn’t bargain on falling in love.