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Tejano Religion and Ethnicity

San Antonio, 1821-1860

By: Timothy M. Matovina

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Tejano Religion and Ethnicity

San Antonio, 1821-1860

By: Timothy M. Matovina

While the flags of Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the United States successively flew over San Antonio, its Tejano community (Texans of Spanish or Mexican descent) formed a distinct ethnic identity that persisted despite rapid social and cultural changes. In this pioneering study, Timothy Matovina explores the central role of Tejano Catholicism in forging this unique identity and in binding the community together. The first book-length treatment of the historical role of religion in a Mexican-origin community in the United States, this study covers three distinct periods in the emergence of Tejano religious and ethnic identity: the Mexican period (1821-1836), the Texas Republic (1836-1845), and the first decade and a half after annexation into the United States (1845-1860). Matovina's research demonstrates how theories of unilateral assimilation are inadequate for understanding the Tejano community, especially in comparison with the experiences of European immigrants to the United States. As residents of the southwestern United States continue to sort out the legacy of U.S. territorial expansion in the nineteenth century, studies like this one offer crucial understanding of the survival and resilience of Latino cultures in the United States. Tejano Religion and Ethnicity will be of interest to a broad popular and scholarly audience.

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University of Texas Press

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0292761597

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9780292761599

Crisis of Doubt

Honest Faith in Nineteenth-Century England

By: McManis Professor of Christian Thought Timothy Larsen,Timothy Larsen

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Crisis of Doubt

Honest Faith in Nineteenth-Century England

By: McManis Professor of Christian Thought Timothy Larsen,Timothy Larsen

A corrective to the much-discussed Victorian `crisis of faith', this study focuses upon several prominent individuals who experienced a `crisis of doubt' and made the reverse journey, abandoning secularism to defend Christianity. Their stories demonstrate the intellectual strength of faith in the nineteenth century.

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Oxford University Press

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0199287872

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The Hundred Years War

By: Timothy Venning

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The Hundred Years War

By: Timothy Venning

Continuing his exploration of the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken, Timothy Venning turns his attention to the Hundred Years War between England and France. Could the English have won in the long term, or, conversely, have been decisively defeated sooner? Among the many scenarios discussed are what would have happened if the Black Prince had not died prematurely of the Black Death, leaving the 10-year-old Richard to inherit Edward IIIs crown. What would have been the consequences if France's Scottish allies had been victorious at Neville's Cross in 1346, while most English forces were occupied in France? What if Henry V had recovered from the dysentery that killed him at 35, giving time for his son Henry VI to inherit the combined crowns of France and England as a mature (and half-French) man rather than an infant controlled by others? And what if Joan of Arc had not emerged to galvanize French resistance at Orleans? While necessarily speculative, all the scenarios are discussed within the framework of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions and trends that shaped British history and help to shed light upon them. In so doing they help the reader to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been in this fascinating period that still arouses such strong passions on both sides of the Channel.

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Casemate Publishers

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1783468920

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9781783468928

Contested Christianity

The Political and Social Contexts of Victorian Theology

By: Timothy Larsen

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Contested Christianity

The Political and Social Contexts of Victorian Theology

By: Timothy Larsen

This volume explores the cultural, political, and intellectual forces that helped define nineteenth-century British Christianity. Larsen challenges many of the standard assumptions about Victorian-era Christians in their attempts to embody and their theological commitments. He highlights the way in which Dissenters and other free church Evangelicals employed the full range of theological resources available to them to take stands that the wider culture was still resisting - e.g., evangelical nonconformists enfranchising women, siding with the black population of Jamaica in opposition to their own colonial governor, championing the rights of Jews, Roman Catholics, and atheists. These stances belie the stereotypes of Victorian Evangelicals currently in existence and properly shift the focus to Dissent, to plebeian culture, to social contexts, and to the cultural and political consequences of theological commitments. This study brings freshness and verve to the study of religion and the Victorians, bearing fruit in a range of significant findings and connections.

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Baylor University Press

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0918954932

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9780918954930

The Messenger

By: Timothy Klee

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The Messenger

By: Timothy Klee

A Man is Coming... A man of mystery....A man of intrigue... A man with a mission. He is one that comes unrevealed and unknown. His mission is clear, help Morris County survive. For he is not just up against a ruthless gang known as the Rykers, but against the forces of evil itself. He will need to use all his strength and all his might to overcome the evil that shall come. The gang of Rykers is on the trail. Who is this Man, Why has he come, What... is...he? He is... THE MESSENGER.

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Lulu.com

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1329059824

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9781329059825

Information at Sea

Shipboard Command and Control in the U.S. Navy, from Mobile Bay to Okinawa

By: Timothy S. Wolters

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Information at Sea

Shipboard Command and Control in the U.S. Navy, from Mobile Bay to Okinawa

By: Timothy S. Wolters

This is the first book to explore information management at sea as practiced by the U.S. Navy from the Civil War to World War II. The brain of a modern warship is its combat information center (CIC). Data about friendly and enemy forces pour into this nerve center, contributing to command decisions about firing, maneuvering, and coordinating. Timothy S. Wolters has written the first book to investigate the history of the CIC and the many other command and control systems adopted by the U.S. Navy from the Civil War to World War II. What institutional ethos spurred such innovation? Information at Sea tells the fascinating stories of the naval and civilian personnel who developed an array of technologies for managing information at sea, from signal flares and radio to encryption machines and radar. Wolters uses previously untapped archival sources to explore how one of America's most technologically oriented institutions addressed information management before the advent of the digital computer. He argues that the human-machine systems used to coordinate forces were as critical to naval successes in World War II as the ships and commanders more familiar to historians.

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JHU Press

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1421410842

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9781421410845

Henry V, Holy Warrior

The Reign of a Medieval King in Context

By: Timothy M. Thibodeau

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Henry V, Holy Warrior

The Reign of a Medieval King in Context

By: Timothy M. Thibodeau

King Henry V saw his reign and military efforts in France as a holy crusade to reclaim the French throne for his ancestors. Almost everything he did was governed by a well-thought-out philosophy that united political power, religious devotion and military success. This book includes the most up-to-date research on Henry V's reign, with a focus on historiography. His role in English history, as well as his actions as a ruler and military commander, are discussed throughout the text. This approach demonstrates how historians interact with a complicated academic literature that oscillates between hero worship and vilification of Henry. In the end, Henry V is measured by the standards of his day and was unquestionably a successful warrior king.

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McFarland

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1476646201

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9781476646206

Ebook: Advanced Accounting

By: Joe Ben Hoyle,Thomas Schaefer,TIMOTHY DOUPNIK

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Ebook: Advanced Accounting

By: Joe Ben Hoyle,Thomas Schaefer,TIMOTHY DOUPNIK

The approach used by Hoyle, Schaefer, and Doupnik in the new edition allows students to think critically about accounting, just as they will do while preparing for the CPA exam and in their future careers. With this text, students gain a well-balanced appreciation of the Accounting profession. As Hoyle 12e introduces them to the field’s many aspects, it often focuses on past controversies and present resolutions. The text continues to show the development of financial reporting as a product of intense and considered debate that continues today and into the future. The writing style of the eleven previous editions has been highly praised. Students easily comprehend chapter concepts because of the conversational tone used throughout the book. The authors have made every effort to ensure that the writing style remains engaging, lively, and consistent which has made this text the market leading text in the Advanced Accounting market. The 12th edition includes an increased integration of IFRS as well as updated accounting standards.

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McGraw Hill

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0077171888

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9780077171889

Playing Politics with Natural Disaster

Hurricane Agnes, the 1972 Election, and the Origins of FEMA

By: Timothy W. Kneeland

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Playing Politics with Natural Disaster

Hurricane Agnes, the 1972 Election, and the Origins of FEMA

By: Timothy W. Kneeland

Hurricane Agnes struck the United States in June of 1972, just months before a pivotal election and at the dawn of the deindustrialization period across the Northeast. The response by local, state, and national officials had long-term consequences for all Americans. President Richard Nixon used the tragedy for political gain by delivering a generous relief package to the key states of New York and Pennsylvania in a bid to win over voters. After his landslide reelection in 1972, Nixon cut benefits for disaster victims and then passed legislation to push responsibility for disaster preparation and mitigation on to states and localities. The impact led to the rise of emergency management and inspired the development of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With a particular focus on events in New York and Pennsylvania, Timothy W. Kneeland narrates how local, state, and federal authorities responded to the immediate crisis of Hurricane Agnes and managed the long-term recovery. The impact of Agnes was horrific, as the storm left 122 people dead, forced tens of thousands into homelessness, and caused billions of dollars in damage from Florida to New York. In its aftermath, local officials and leaders directed disaster relief funds to rebuild their shattered cities and reshaped future disaster policies. Playing Politics with Natural Disaster explains how the political decisions by local, state, and federal officials shaped state and national disaster policy and continues to influence emergency preparedness and response to this day.

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Cornell University Press

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1501748556

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9781501748554

MIB, Aliens Among Us

By: Timothy G. Beckley

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MIB, Aliens Among Us

By: Timothy G. Beckley

(1971) Episodes, cases, evidence. "Some saucer sighters say they're being "tailed" and watched".

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Health Research Books

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0787300853

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9780787300852

The Long Shadow of Waterloo

Myths, Memories and Debates

By: Timothy Fitzpatrick

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The Long Shadow of Waterloo

Myths, Memories and Debates

By: Timothy Fitzpatrick

“[A] concise but authoritative narrative of the last action of the Napoleonic Wars” and its influence on French, British, German, and U.S. cultures (Military History Matters). The Battle of Waterloo ended a century of war between France and Great Britain and became a key part of their national identity, serving their political needs as the battle was refought throughout the 19th century in politics, books and art to create the myth of Waterloo. For Great Britain, Waterloo became a symbol of British hegemony while the multinational contribution to the battle was downplayed and for France it was remembered as a military disaster. Through looking at the battle’s significance in history, an insight is gained into how cultural myths and legends about a battle are made. Wellington and Napoleon both tried to shape the memory of the battle to their advantage. Wellington propagated the myth that the British won despite being outnumbered by a huge French army, while Napoleon chose to blame his subordinates for the loss, in particular Emmanuel de Grouchy. This book covers the battle’s influence on figures such as Jomini and Clausewitz, military theorists who wanted to find the objective truth of Waterloo and use it as a guide for future wars, as well as Victor Hugo (and Les Miserables) who challenged the myths of battle to transform it into a win for France from which the Republic would emerge. The way Waterloo was used for entertainment is also explored, as battlefield tourists came from all over the world to vicariously experience the legendary battle through visualizations such as the traveling panoramas in England and poetry of Sir Walter Scott.

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Casemate Publishers

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1612007627

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9781612007625

Music in Roman Comedy

By: Timothy J. Moore

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Music in Roman Comedy

By: Timothy J. Moore

This book offers a new explanation of how the plays of Plautus and Terence worked as musical theatre.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107006481

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9781107006485

Prince of Quacks

The Notorious Life of Dr. Francis Tumblety, Charlatan and Jack the Ripper Suspect

By: Timothy B. Riordan

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Prince of Quacks

The Notorious Life of Dr. Francis Tumblety, Charlatan and Jack the Ripper Suspect

By: Timothy B. Riordan

This is a biography of the controversial and flamboyant nineteenth century doctor Francis Tumblety. The doctor's exploits include arrests for complicity in the Lincoln assassination, selling abortion drugs, killing patients, indecent assault, and scrutiny as a possible suspect in the "Jack the Ripper" murders. Tumblety's sheen of respectability appeared crafted to cover his homosexuality and his provocative fields of practice.

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McFarland

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078645511X

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9780786455119

The Bloody Deception

By: Timothy Rellik

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The Bloody Deception

By: Timothy Rellik

A gruesome murder has been committed. Boston Homicide Detective Joe Gagnon, called to the crime scene, is reunited with his old girlfriend, television journalist Patty Preston, who is on assignment. Now the two find themselves involved, both personally and professionally. After catching the assumed criminal, Joe rests easy, until a second, more disturbing murder is committed. Joe uncovers a common thread in these murders and suddenly finds that he may be in over his head. This fast-paced murder mystery takes the reader through many twists and turns. The plot goes much deeper than a crazed, psychotic killer, and the ultimate outcome will shock and surprise. This story is not for the faint-of-heart. Author Bio: Timothy Rellik graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and his novel, The Bloody Deception, is set in Boston and is loosely based on his alma mater. Declared legally blind in 2001 due to a degenerative eye disease, Timothy is able to continue reading with the help of large print books and plenty of patience. He lives outside Boston with his wife and two daughters.

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Strategic Book Publishing

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1606937715

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9781606937716

Negotiation Preparation in a Global World

Symptoms of Success and Failure

By: Jill E. Rudd,D. Timothy Hughes

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Negotiation Preparation in a Global World

Symptoms of Success and Failure

By: Jill E. Rudd,D. Timothy Hughes

Negotiation Preparation in a Global World guides the reader through a series of issues to consider in building international and intercultural business negotiation skills. It takes the approach of examining failed business negotiations to analyze how improved communication might have led to successful outcomes. Each chapter presents theoretical background related to a communication failure and explores alternative strategies to the situation. This volume is ideal for undergraduate- and graduate-level students studying business, leadership, and organizational development, as well as those new to the global marketplace or interested in learning how to negotiate in the intercultural business arena.

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Routledge

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1351700707

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9781351700702

Roman Italy

By: Timothy W. Potter

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Roman Italy

By: Timothy W. Potter

A survey of Italy during the time of ancient Rome that brings together evidence from literary sources, inscriptions, and findings from archaeological excavations.

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Univ of California Press

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0520069757

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9780520069756

Transport Organisation in a Great City

The Case of London

By: Michael F. Collins,Timothy M. Pharoah

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Transport Organisation in a Great City

The Case of London

By: Michael F. Collins,Timothy M. Pharoah

Originally published in 1974 this book examines the problems confronting the London public transport system in the 1970s. After a brief historical introduction the book then pays particular attention to planning, capital investment, co-ordination, the relationship between transport and housing, the competition between road and rail and the grants paid by central government. There are 15 case studies of significant topics ranging from station car parks to bus lanes, new tube trains to facilities for pedestrians. Although the focus is on London, many of the issues are common to other UK cities and across the world.

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Routledge

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1000361810

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9781000361810

The Neglected Shelley

By: Alan M. Weinberg,Timothy Webb

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The Neglected Shelley

By: Alan M. Weinberg,Timothy Webb

New editions and facsimiles of Percy Bysshe Shelley's works are changing the landscape of Shelley studies by making complete compositions and fragments that have received only limited critical attention readily available to scholars. Building on the work begun in Weinberg and Webb's 2009 volume, The Unfamiliar Shelley, The Neglected Shelley sheds light on the breadth and depth of Shelley's oeuvre, including the poet's earliest work, written when he was not yet twenty and was experimenting with gothic romances, and other striking forms of literary expression, such as two collections of provocative verse. There are discussions of Shelley's collaboration with Mary Shelley in the composition of Frankenstein, and his skill as a translator of Greek poetry and drama, reflecting his urgent concern with Greek culture. His contributions to prose are the focus of essays on his letters, the subversive notes to Queen Mab, and his complex engagement with Jewish culture. Shelley's considerable corpus of fragments is well-represented in contributions on the later narrative fiction, 'Athanase'/'Prince Athanase', and the significant group of unfinished poems, including 'Mazenghi', 'Fiordispina', 'Ginevra' and 'The Boat on the Serchio', that treat Italian topics. Finally, there are explorations of subtle though neglected or underestimated works such as Rosalind and Helen, The Sensitive-Plant, and the verse-drama Hellas. The Neglected Shelley shows that even the poet's apparently slighter works are important in their own right and are richly instructive as expressions of Shelley's developing art of composition and the diverse interests he pursued throughout his career.

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Routledge

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1317023196

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9781317023197

Chiefdoms and Other Archaeological Delusions

By: Timothy R. Pauketat

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Chiefdoms and Other Archaeological Delusions

By: Timothy R. Pauketat

This book sweeps away the last vestiges of social-evolutionary explanations of 'chiefdoms' by rethinking the history of Pre-Columbian Southeast peoples and comparing them to ancient peoples in the Southwest, Mexico, Mesoamerica, and Mesopotamia.

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Rowman Altamira

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0759108285

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9780759108288

The Rise and Fall of the Bible

The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book

By: Timothy Beal

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The Rise and Fall of the Bible

The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book

By: Timothy Beal

A professor of religion offers an “engrossing and excellent” look at how the Good Book has changed—and changed the world—through the ages (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In a lively journey from early Christianity to the present, this book explores how a box of handwritten scrolls became the Bible, and how the multibillion-dollar business that has brought us Biblezines and Manga Bibles is selling down the Book’s sacred capital. Showing us how a single official text was created from the proliferation of different scripts, Timothy Beal traces its path as it became embraced as the word of God and the Book of books. Christianity thrived for centuries without any Bible—there was no official canon of scriptures, much less a book big enough to hold them all. Congregations used various collections of scrolls and codices. As the author reveals, there is no “original” Bible, no single source text behind the thousands of different editions on the market today. The farther we go back in the holy text’s history, the more versions we find. In calling for a fresh understanding of the ways scriptures were used in the past, the author of Biblical Literacy offers the chance to rediscover a Bible, and a faith, that is truer to its own history—not a book of answers, but a library of questions.

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HMH

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0547504411

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9780547504414

Chimney Rock Park and Hickory Nut Gorge

By: J. Timothy Cole

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Chimney Rock Park and Hickory Nut Gorge

By: J. Timothy Cole

From the opening of Chimney Rock Park by Jerome Freeman in 1890 to Dr. Lucius Morses dreams for Lake Lure in the 1920s, the development of tourism in the Hickory Nut Gorge area is one of the untold stories of the regions history. For much of the 19th century, the area was remote and known to few; Freeman was perhaps the first to truly appreciate Chimney Rocks potential, but it took the invention of the automobile and the completion of the Charlotte to Asheville Highway in 1915 for that potential to be fully realized. By the 1920s, Chimney Rock Park and the gorges hotels and summer camps were known to thousands. In 2007, the State of North Carolina purchased Chimney Rock Park from the Morse family, and a new chapter began.

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