Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Manuel, David

Description

1. 475 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

1. After the Revolutionary War, our newborn country went through an exciting era of growth and innovation. Was God intervening on behalf of the struggling nation? In this fast-paced sequel to the bestelling The Light and the Glory, you'll learn how America's future was threatened by greed, pride, and self-righteousness. You'll also see how, in the midst of turmoil, God raised up leaders to shape our unique country and character. --

Series statement

1. God's plan for America

Uniform title

1. From sea to shining sea

Alternative title

1. From sea to shining sea

Subject

1. To 1899
2. History -- Christianity
3. Providence and government of God -- Christianity
4. United States -- History -- 1783-1865
5. United States -- Social conditions -- To 1865
6. United States -- Church history -- 19th century

Genre/Form

1. Church history
2. History

Contents

1. Seeds of darkness -- 1787 -- Heading west -- Like a mighty river -- "On the stretch for God" -- Needles of light -- "Don't give up the ship!" -- The dawn's early light -- The last Puritan -- Chief justice -- A house dividing -- "A fire bell in the night" -- Old Hickory -- New wine, new wineskins -- "From sea to shining sea" -- "Remember the Alamo!" -- Sounding forth the trumpet -- Epilogue: 1837.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Language

1. English

Note

1. Originally published: From sea to shining sea. 1986.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-466) and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain