The Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo, which officially ended the U.S.-Mexican War in 1848, cost Mexico half its territory, while the United States gained land that became California, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and parts of Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Because the new United States-Mexico border ran through territory that was still incompletely mapped, the treaty also called for government commissions from both nations to locate and mark the boundary on the ground. This book documents the accomplishments of both the U.S. and the Mexican Boundary Commissions that mapped the boundary between 1849 and 1857, as well as the fifty-four pairs of maps produced by their efforts and the ongoing importance of these historical maps in current boundary administration. Paula Rebert explores how, despite the efforts of both commissions to draw neutral, scientific maps, the actual maps that resulted from their efforts reflected the differing goals and outlooks of the two countries. She also traces how the differences between the U.S. and Mexican maps have had important consequences for the history of the boundary.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo, which officially ended the U.S.-Mexican War in 1848, cost Mexico half its territory, while the United States gained land that became California, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and parts of Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Because the new United States-Mexico border ran through territory that was still incompletely mapped, the treaty also called for government commissions from both nations to locate and mark the boundary on the ground. This book documents the accomplishments of both the U.S. and the Mexican Boundary Commissions that mapped the boundary between 1849 and 1857, as well as the fifty-four pairs of maps produced by their efforts and the ongoing importance of these historical maps in current boundary administration. Paula Rebert explores how, despite the efforts of both commissions to draw neutral, scientific maps, the actual maps that resulted from their efforts reflected the differing goals and outlooks of the two countries. She also traces how the differences between the U.S. and Mexican maps have had important consequences for the history of the boundary.
The book of Ruth is more than a magnificent, marvelous, magnetic story that took place between two people! It was nothing but God's Divine Providence! If you have been waiting on a promise from God, allow me to reassure you that it is your time in God's season He has for you! You will not miss it, but your birthing goes beyond nine months! We Forgets and Gives Up! God Never Forgets! Don't You See It Coming!
The Book of Ruth tells a wonderful story of God's provision for His people. In it, we see His provision for Ruth and Naomi. But as this new commentary by my friend Paula Oneal will reveal, behind the details of this story lies an even bigger story. For in His provision for Ruth, God was providing a king for Israel (David), and even more importantly, a Savior for His Church (Jesus Christ). Once again, Paula has done believers a great service in giving us a useful tool for understanding this marvelous story of God's grace.--Rev. Mike Moreau, Pastor, Central Presbyterian Church (PCA), Kingstree, SC.Again, Dr. Oneal gives us an outstanding source of information to continue our study of the Bible. This commentary is an excellent resource for those who want to grow in their understanding of the Book of Ruth. I highly recommend this book by Paula Oneal.--The Rev. Bert Daly, Rector, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Starke, FloridaDr. Paula Oneal unpacks the book of Ruth skillfully, helping the reader see God's sovereign hand in the midst of adversity and bad choices. This commentary would act as a good addition to any library in furthering studies of the Redeemer. --Nicholas Sommer, Director of Youth and Family, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Blairsville, Ga. ALSO BY PAULA ONEALTHE CHRISTIAN AUTHOR AWARDS BOOK CONTEST FALL 2019: FIRST PLACE WINNER IN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGYThis user-friendly book is a chapter-by-chapter, verse-by -verse commentary on THE BOOK OF ACTS, the fifth book of the New Testament. Quotes from other books of the Bible, biblical scholars, and secular sources have been used to verify Luke's narrative.This book is appropriate for private devotions as well as Bible study groups. Copies may be ordered from the author. paulamoneal1952@gmail.com, xulonpress.com, or amazon.com
Amber's life has changed dramatically: her parents are divorced, her father lives in France, her best friend has moved to another state, and now her mother must decide whether to remarry. Suggested level: primary.
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