This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.
This book recreates the daily lives of laboring men and women in America's premier urban center during the second half of the eighteenth century. Billy G. Smith demonstrates how the "lower sort" (as they were called by their contemporaries) struggled to carve out meaningful lives during an era of vast change stretching from the Seven Years' War, through the turbulent events surrounding the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution, into the first decade of the new nation.
This book recreates the daily lives of laboring men and women in America's premier urban center during the second half of the eighteenth century. Billy G. Smith demonstrates how the "lower sort" (as they were called by their contemporaries) struggled to carve out meaningful lives during an era of vast change stretching from the Seven Years' War, through the turbulent events surrounding the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution, into the first decade of the new nation.
In this autobiography, Billy Graham recounts an incredible lifetime of personal relationships, whirlwind activity, ministry, leadership and influence as well as details of friendships with Presidents and heads of state from many of the countries he has visited. Respected and liked by leaders across all religious divides for his integrity, wisdom and balanced approach, Billy Graham has acted as spiritual advisor to nine US Presidents.
In troubled times people around the world find special comfort in the sermons of renowned Christian evangelist Billy Graham. 120 carefully-selected excerpts from sermons originally published inDecisionmagazine make up this inspiring anthology. Speaking on issues of modern concern such as peace, war, fear, loneliness, marriage, money, work, and friendship, Graham emphasizes the importance of prayer and his confidence in God's word. Starting the day with a reading has helped millions find solace and strength. His message of hope and unwavering faith will reassure and encourage believers everywhere.
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