Catalogue of Books Belonging to the Library of Social Friends, September, 1813
Title | Catalogue of Books Belonging to the Library of Social Friends, September, 1813 PDF eBook |
Author | Dartmouth College. Society of Social Friends. Library |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1813 |
Genre | Fraternity libraries |
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Catalogue of Books Belonging to the Library of Social Friends, September, 1813
Title | Catalogue of Books Belonging to the Library of Social Friends, September, 1813 PDF eBook |
Author | Dartmouth College. Society of Social Friends. Library |
Publisher | |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 1813 |
Genre | Fraternity libraries |
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American Library Book Catalogues, 1801-1875
Title | American Library Book Catalogues, 1801-1875 PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Singerman |
Publisher | University of Illinois, Graduate School of Library & Information Science |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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Visions in a Seer Stone
Title | Visions in a Seer Stone PDF eBook |
Author | William L. Davis |
Publisher | UNC Press Books |
Pages | 265 |
Release | 2020-04-08 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1469655675 |
In this interdisciplinary work, William L. Davis examines Joseph Smith's 1829 creation of the Book of Mormon, the foundational text of the Latter Day Saint movement. Positioning the text in the history of early American oratorical techniques, sermon culture, educational practices, and the passion for self-improvement, Davis elucidates both the fascinating cultural context for the creation of the Book of Mormon and the central role of oral culture in early nineteenth-century America. Drawing on performance studies, religious studies, literary culture, and the history of early American education, Davis analyzes Smith's process of oral composition. How did he produce a history spanning a period of 1,000 years, filled with hundreds of distinct characters and episodes, all cohesively tied together in an overarching narrative? Eyewitnesses claimed that Smith never looked at notes, manuscripts, or books—he simply spoke the words of this American religious epic into existence. Judging the truth of this process is not Davis's interest. Rather, he reveals a kaleidoscope of practices and styles that converged around Smith's creation, with an emphasis on the evangelical preaching styles popularized by the renowned George Whitefield and John Wesley.
Bibliography of American Imprints to 1901: Main part
Title | Bibliography of American Imprints to 1901: Main part PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | American literature |
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Books on Art in Early America
Title | Books on Art in Early America PDF eBook |
Author | Janice Gayle Schimmelman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Art |
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"An extensively cross-referenced bibliography of 183 treatises, instruction manuals and other books related to drawing, painting, engraving, sculpture, artist biography, art history, and aesthetics compiled from bookseller and library catalogues dating from 1719 through 1815 from the areas that during this period ceased being British colonies and became the United States"--Provided by publisher.
A Catalogue of the Books, Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia, with an Account of the Institution, Charters, Laws and Regulations
Title | A Catalogue of the Books, Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia, with an Account of the Institution, Charters, Laws and Regulations PDF eBook |
Author | Library Company of Philadelphia |
Publisher | |
Pages | 446 |
Release | 1835 |
Genre | Library catalogs |
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