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In Old Virginia

Slavery, Farming, and Society in the Journal of John Walker

By: Claudia L. Bushman

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In Old Virginia

Slavery, Farming, and Society in the Journal of John Walker

By: Claudia L. Bushman

Walker humbly referred to himself as a poor illiterate worm, but his diary dramatically captures the life of a small planter in antebellum Virginia

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JHU Press

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0801867258

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9780801867255

Mormons in America

By: Claudia Lauper Bushman,Richard Lyman Bushman

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Mormons in America

By: Claudia Lauper Bushman,Richard Lyman Bushman

Mormonism is one of the world's fastest growing religions, doubling its membership every 15 years. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the formal denomination of the Mormon church) is now 10 million strong, with more than half of its membership coming from outside the United States. More than 88 million copies of The Book of Mormon have been printed, and it has been translated into more than 50 languages. Mormons in America tells the tumultuous story of this religious group, from its humble origins in small-town New York State in 1830 to its present heyday. Claudia and Richard Bushman introduce us to charismatic leaders like Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, go deep behind Mormon rites and traditions, take us along the adventurous trail of the Mormon pioneers into the West, evoke the momentous erection of Salt Lake City in the desert, and draw us into the dozens of skirmishes, verbal attacks, and court battles between Mormons and their neighbors, other religions, the media, and the American government. Religion in American Life explores the evolution, character, and dynamic of organized religion in America from 1500 to the present day. Written by distinguished historians of religion, these books weave together the varying stories that compose the religious fabric of the United States, from Puritanism to alternative religious practices. Primary source material coupled with handsome illustrations and lucid text make these books essential in any exploration of America's diverse nature. Each book includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, and an index.

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Oxford University Press

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0190287756

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9780190287757

Going to Boston

Harriet Robinson's Journey to New Womanhood

By: Claudia L. Bushman

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Going to Boston

Harriet Robinson's Journey to New Womanhood

By: Claudia L. Bushman

As a poet, author, and keen observer of life in 1870s Boston, Harriet Robinson played an essential - if occasionally underappreciated - role in the women's suffrage movement during Boston's golden age. Robinson flourished after leaving behind her humble roots in the mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, deciding to spend a year in Boston discovering the culture and politics of America's Athens. An honest, bright, and perceptive witness, she meets with Emerson and Julia Ward Howe, with whom she organizes the New England Women's Club, and drinks deeply of the city's artistic and cultural offerings. Noted historian Claudia L. Bushman proves a wonderful guide as she weaves together Robinson's journal entries, her own learned commentary, and selections from other nineteenth-century writers to reveal the impact of the industrial revolution and the rise of women's suffrage as seen through the experience of one articulate, engaged participant. Going to Boston will appeal to readers interested in both the history of Boston and the history of American progress itself.

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University Press of New England

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1512600911

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9781512600919

"A Good Poor Man's Wife"

Being a Chronicle of Harriet Hanson Robinson and Her Family in Nineteenth-century New England

By: Claudia L. Bushman

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"A Good Poor Man's Wife"

Being a Chronicle of Harriet Hanson Robinson and Her Family in Nineteenth-century New England

By: Claudia L. Bushman

The dramatic saga of a remarkable woman who was deeply involved in the political culture of her time.

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UPNE

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0874518830

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9780874518832

Contemporary Mormonism

Latter-day Saints in Modern America

By: Claudia L. Bushman

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Contemporary Mormonism

Latter-day Saints in Modern America

By: Claudia L. Bushman

Much misunderstood, Mormonism had a colorful beginning in the 19th century, as a visionary named Joseph Smith founded and built a community of believers with their own unique faith. In the late-20th century, the church had to come to terms with its own growth and organization, as well as with the increasing pervasiveness of globalization, secularization, and cultural changes. Today Mormonism is one of the major religions in America, and continues to grow internationally. However, though the church itself remains strong, it is elusive to those of other faiths. Here, a seasoned author and third-generation Mormon sheds light on the everyday lives and practices of faithful Mormons. Bushman's readers will come away with a more thorough appreciation of what it means to be Mormon in the modern world. Much misunderstood, Mormonism had a colorful beginning in the 19th century, as a visionary named Joseph Smith founded and built a community of believers with their own unique faith. In the late-20th century, the church had to come to terms with its own growth and organization, as well as with the increasing pervasiveness of globalization, secularization, and cultural changes. Today Mormonism is one of the major religions in America, and one that continues to grow internationally. However, though the church itself remains strong, it is elusive to those of other faiths. Here, a seasoned author and third-generation Mormon sheds light on the everyday lives and practices of faithful Mormons. Bushman's readers will come away with a more thorough appreciation of what it means to be Mormon in the modern world. Following Brigham Young into the Great Basin and founding communities that have endured for over 100 years, Mormons have forged a rich history in this country even as they built communities around the world. But the origins of this faith and those who adhere to it remain mysterious to many in the United States. Bushman allows readers a vivid glimpse into the lives of Mormons—their beliefs, rituals, and practices, as well as their views on race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. The voices of actual Mormons reveal much about their inspiration, devotion, patriotism, individualism, and conservatism. With its mythical history and unlikely success, many wonder what has made this religion endure through the years. Here, readers will find answers to their questions about what it means to be Mormon in contemporary America.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313064199

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9780313064197

Building the Kingdom

A History of Mormons in America

By: Claudia Lauper Bushman,Richard Lyman Bushman

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Building the Kingdom

A History of Mormons in America

By: Claudia Lauper Bushman,Richard Lyman Bushman

The authors introduce the faith's charismatic early leaders, Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, delve deeply into Mormon rites and traditions, follow the adventurous trail of Mormon pioneers into the West, evoke the momentous rise of Salt Lake City, and describe the numerous skirmishes and court battles between the Mormons and their neighbors, other religions, and the American government. They describe the church's formidable institutional apparatus, the unique role of women in Mormon affairs, both before and after the Mormons' practice of polygamy, and how the church has addressed the challenges of modernity. Throughout, the Bushmans demonstrate how the rise of a small and persecuted movement intersected and even transformed the history of the American nation.

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Oxford University Press

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0195150228

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9780195150223

Going to Boston

Harriet Robinson's Journey to New Womanhood

By: Claudia L. Bushman

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Going to Boston

Harriet Robinson's Journey to New Womanhood

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In Old Virginia

In Old Virginia

Mormons in America

Mormons in America

Going to Boston

Going to Boston

"A Good Poor Man's Wife"

"A Good Poor Man's Wife"

Contemporary Mormonism

Contemporary Mormonism

Building the Kingdom

Building the Kingdom

Going to Boston

Going to Boston

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