Thunder Cave

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A Fun Read.......2007-04-14

Although I'm in high school, I recently reread the book and found it refreshing. It's not very sophisticated, but it is a nice and informative read about a field biologist's work. Also, Jacob's reactions to events in his life were quite... intriguing, to say the least.

One of my favorites.......2007-01-21

I met the author, Roland Smith, when he visited my elementary school years ago, and he made such an impact on me that I have never forgotten him or this book. I have re-read it at least half a dozen times, and the imagery and fantastic plot and message make this one of my all-time favorite books from my childhood. The great thing is that he really knows his stuff- he's worked with animals for years and traveled around the world, so his stories have an authentic feel rather than I'm-pretending-to-know-what-I'm-talking-about-but-really-don't. I would easily recommend this to any kid interested in a well written adventure and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Thunder Cave.......2006-12-21

What would you do if your mom died, and your Dad did not even know about it? Then your step Dad was going to send you away to your closest relatives really far away. Thunder Cave is the first book in a three book series, about a young teenager who was in a similar situation. The boy had a lot of courage, love and friendship that was beautifully written by Ronald Smith.
Thunder Cave is an emotional book about a boy named Jacob Lansa who is14 years old and from New York. His parents are separated and he lives with his Mom and her husband, Sam. His Dad is in Kenya helping the elephants survive the major drought. After his mother dies from a car accident Jacob has nowhere else to go because Sam is leaving. Sam tries to send Jacob to Nebraska to his closest relatives. But Jacob decided he wanted to be with his Dad. His Dad couldn't be reached, so he went on a courageous journey to Kenya on his own. He went through tough times. He got mugged, he runs low on money and he almost dies. But all of a sudden a remarkable friend came along and helped him. His friend was like rope that he held on to forever. Together they encountered elephant poachers who wanted to kill them. They also had to perform a rain dance to make it rain because of the drought.
Thunder Cave is one of the best books I have ever read. I liked it because no matter what happened to Jake he never gave up. I would recommend it to anybody who likes action and adventure books because it takes Jacob on an adventure that he and you will never forget.

the best book ever.......2006-09-18

this is a great book! this storey took place in kenya africa. a boy named jacoob lansa is looking for his father dr. robert lansa a feild biologist trying to save the african elephants. when jacoob nearly dies an african native man named supeet finds jacoob and helps jacoob find his dad! great book!!!

Eye Opener.......2006-02-14

This book is a total eye opener. I recommend it to all readers my age. It's a total surprise. You'll be glued to the book as you turn each page. This exciting book will be one of your favorites. I read his other Crypted Book Sasquatch and it was amazing.

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SIERRA HOTEL!! ..translates as a great read!!
Fiction? Hard To Believe!
Fiction? Hard to believe!
Action Packed Flying Thriller
Outstanding work on flying and life.

Son of Thunder
Jd Wetterling
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Palace Cobra: A Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam Air War

ASIN: 0963073184

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Duty. Honor. My country, right or wrong, drives the young fighter pilots of Dusty Squadron, from flack in the face above the A Shau Valley to the canned hellfire of napalm in the jungle to midnight gunfights over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Top Gun F-100 pilot John Ellsworth, the impetuous "Son of Thunder", is the most zealous of the lot...and he pays dearly. This is a character driven action-adventure story with big themes-redemption, accommodation and the awful price of heroism in a war that changed the American culture.

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SIERRA HOTEL!! ..translates as a great read!!.......2006-04-28

JD has captured the Vietnam "in-country" experience in the truest form possible. I shared "Dusty's Pub" and many anguish filled hours during and after harrowing night missions relagated to gutsy crazzee Leutinants, the triple ego fighter jocks of the 309th TFS. The account of his wingman's fatal mission is fact..as well as was/is shared grief.There are no regrets living in a combat zone where friends were a life line to sanity. Kate and John are more fiction than fact, however does make an interesting read.

Fiction? Hard To Believe!.......2000-05-03

JD, or should I say "John Ellsworth", I just finished your story! I > liked all of it (except the put down remarks about all us F-4 Jocks)and > will highly recommend it to my 200 Email friends, many of whom are > Retired Air Force Pilots. The exquisite details lead one to believe > that the preponderance of the material was not fiction at all. Having > been there and done many of the same things, thought the same thoughts, > felt the same fears and exhilaration's, and arrived at many of the > identical conclusions, is overwhelming evidence of the books veracity > and power. At least as far as I am concerned. > > God left you and I, and others like us, alive for purposes still being > defined to us. We lost many > friends and comrades. For them not to have a messenger and spokesman > would have meant that they truly died in vain. Thank you for > understanding that calling and answering it with such depth and > dimension! >

Fiction? Hard to believe!.......2000-05-03

Action Packed Flying Thriller.......1999-10-19

I flew the F-100 in Vietnam and this book uses many of the actual call signs and mission particulars that we used in late 68-early 69. It is an acurate and exciting tale of what flying the Super Sabre was really like. Enjoyable reading.

Outstanding work on flying and life........1999-10-18

The book was every bit as good as the author's OpEd piece in the Wall Street Journal promised. Definitely a book for anyone who has flown for the Air Force or for the people with whom they live and interact.

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Deceit , Intrigue, Murder, Oh My!!!
Average at best...

Son of Thunder: The Fighters
Murray J.D. Leeder
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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Release Date: 2006-01-10

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It was the best thing that ever happened to him.

It was his god’s blessing.

It was hell.

Vell was content to be a mere warrior in the Thunderbeast tribe, staying behind on the hunt to guard the camp.

But then something alien awakened deep within him, the spirit of a behemoth that he could not control. With it came attacks from the sky, visitors from far lands, and a mysterious command from their ancestral totem: Find the living. And this time, no one was going to let him just stay behind.

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Good.......2007-01-23

"Son of Thunder" is a novel about a group of Uthgart barbarians set on a quest by their deity to find their totem animals. The problems start when the Zhentarim take interest in the powerful magic somehow connected to those animals... This short description maybe sounds a bit dull and rehearsed, but this is, after all, an interesting book.

The thing I liked the most in this novel are the antagonists. Since they get almost an equal share of the page count, you can't say it is a small factor. Leeder's villains are rich in character, interesting and believable. They act logically and in accordance with their natures and/or histories. They have all those little quirks and habits that make them unique and memorable. This book even features a hobgoblin with identity crisis.
The plot was well conceived, as well as two other notable subplots. One of the subplots has even a truly unpredictable twist towards the end of the book. The book is also rich with Realms lore, especially concerning the origin and roots of the Uthgart barbarians. The characters gather the lore along the way, which makes it much more interesting than if a wise old guy gave them the whole story in one place (as it often happens in such novels). This book features a whole bunch of characters, and many of them get a page or two for their histories and exploits. I liked that a lot.

On the downside, the protagonists are a bit boring, to be sincere. The leading character is a well rehearsed unlikely-hero-who-doesn't-want-to-be-a-hero type. He is probably the weakest link of this novel. But since this is not one of those novels that center on only one character, it makes this complaint a bit milder. The book also features a totally unnecessary short romance, and that is about it on the things I didn't like.

All in all, a FR novel definitely worth reading.

Read something else.......2006-02-28

This particular Forgotten Realms book set in the Fighter Series is interesting for only one reason; the protagonist gains the ability into a very odd type of animal. As to the story, in order to save their people Vell the Brown and the rest of his barbarian tribe are commanded by the voice of their totem to seek the Thunderbeasts in the High Forest. Along the way this mission is complicated by Zhentil Keep baddies and Vell has to deal with the odd abiltiy he's acquired.

Not a very good FR story and it was hard to sit with a staight face through some of the ridiculous action that takes place. Eventually I just had to put the book down. If you're a Forgotten Realms reader and a fan of the Fighter series Ghostwalker and Bladesinger are both better choices. 2 out of 5 stars.

Deceit , Intrigue, Murder, Oh My!!! .......2006-02-11

It is definitly a must buy. It's jam packed with action, deceit, intrigue and it's share of twists. All the elements to making an excellent read. It's about a Barbarian by the name of Vell who is blessed by the God, Uthgar. If Vell isn't careful, his blessed power can easliy became a forsaken curse because Uthgar gave Vell the power to transform into a dinosaur and crush his enemys. But if he isn't careful he can loose himself while a dinosaur and accidentlly kill all that he loves. Vell and his Barbarian tribe, The Thunderbeasts, are on a holy mission to find the other sacred Behemoths and protect them from the vilest of evil. Will Vell find them in time?...........or will evil pervail....A good book. Check it out!

Average at best..........2006-02-11

Son of Thunder by Murray J.D. Leeder is the 3rd book in a series of stand alone novels focusing on the Fighter class set in the Forgotten Realms. This is Leeder's first full length novel in the realms and I must say it is less than stellar. That is not to say it's not a decent book, but not in the same league with others who have written these stand alones such as Erik de Bie, Jess Lebow, Kameron Franklin et al.

The basic plot behind Son of Thunder (SoT) is a decent enough story. It involves a barbarian tribe, their god, and the Zhentarim. This mix of players creates a story that covers lot of ground, but doesn't `accomplish' a whole lot for the reader. The characters are not very interesting - most I could really care less about. The book may be loaded with Realms Lore, but it is also loaded with cliché after cliché.

The one basic plot line in this book, but it almost seems like Leeder tries to get the reader to believe that there are other plotlines as well. The basic premise is that a small group of barbarians need to trek across a large area for the calling of their god. Then trek all the way back to another area... then all the way back in the end. Lots of walking! Throughout this trekking the small group (12 people) meet up with a few people to `assist' their trek. The entire book, I just felt like I was reading the account of someone playing a video game. Group does this... group does that. Finally, the end of the book, the last 30 pages the author tries to throw in so many twists I literally groaned after the second one. Maybe one or two of them would have been effective, but the ending of the book left a bad taste in my mouth when I was finished. This book just did not resonate with me.

The characters in this book were far from interesting. To me these characters could be found in almost any other fantasy book on the shelves today. There was little to nothing that made the characters memorable, aside from one thing with Vell (main character) but I won't reveal that here as it is a spoiler of sorts. Beyond Vell the characters were simply blah to me. I didn't care about them, they didn't grab me in a way that wanted me to keep reading. They were just there.

This book did have some good points to it. Leeder's writing style is very inviting and allows the reader a fairly uninterrupted flow. I can definitely see that he has talent for writing, maybe this book was pushed on him. It just didn't seem like he was comfortable writing it, almost forced if you will.

If I had to choose between recommending or not recommending this book, sadly I would most likely go with the later of the two choices. It's an ok read at best and I think there are countless other books out there that would offer the reader more satisfaction. However, if the reader is looking for something rather formulaic and need something to satisfy a fantasy urge, they could do worse than this book. This is average at best.

A Son of Thunder: Patrick Henry and the American Republic

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Patrick Henry, the forgotten patriot
Give me liberty, or give me death. The man behind the words
Does not supercede earlier works by R. Meade, R. Beeman
Engrossing Life of the Man Behind the Speech

A Son of Thunder: Patrick Henry and the American Republic
Henry Mayer
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Patrick Henry was a brilliant orator whose devotion to the pursuit of liberty fueled the fire of the American Revolution. As a lawyer and a member of the Virginia House of Burgess, Henry spoke eloquently of the inalienable rights all men are born with. His philosophy inspired the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and, most significantly, the Bill of Rights. Famous for the line "Give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry was a man who stirred souls and whose dedication to individual liberty became the voice for thousands. A Son of Thunder is as eloquent, witty, charged, and charismatic as its subject.

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Many people think.................2007-07-02

......he was a fictional character. A couple of years ago, I had this book on my desk, and a Nurse tried to argue with me to the effect that "Patrick Henry wasn't real". Poor soul, I never did convince her...Even if you accept that he was real, all you probably know is an eight second sound bite from an 8-10 minute speech. There was a LOT more to Mr. Henry than that.

This was no enigmatic Tom Jefferson or glacially distant George Washington; Henry was the nicest, and most personable of men. What you saw was what you got. Oh, he was tough in the courtroom, and in legislative debate, but he was, in most ways, an ordinary man supporting his [large] family with an extraordinary talent. He had his troubles: the initial failures at running a tavern drove him to the law [Who were the three signers of his law license? That's still debated]...his first wife's long mental illness, and eventual death just as The Revolution was starting would have taxed any man. But, Henry had a mission, and kept going.

At the time of "Liberty or Death", Patrick Henry had been a prominent legislator for ten years. Remember the "Stamp Act"?...And, before that, the "Parson's Cause", our first important court case on religious liberty? And after the famous speech...first elected Governor of Virginia...Militia Colonel...bitter opponent of ratification of the US Constitution...father [along with George Mason] of the "Bill of Rights". His ratification debates with John Marshall are the stuff of legend. Though Henry and Marshall were opponents, they remained friends, and law partners.[The famous Randolph murder case] Both were surpassingly nice guys. Henry was the father-in-law of Marshall's opponent, and enemy, Judge Spencer Roane. Marshall was so nice that his enemies liked him: Roane was so acidly unpleasant that even his friends couldn't stand him.

Henry had but one real enemy, and that was his political ally, Mr. Jefferson. The circumstances go back to the aftermath of Jefferson's unhappy time as Governor. The story is beyond this review, but was probably a misunderstanding. These are the two men largely responsible for our own freedom of religion; very different men. Henry was a lifelong devout Christian, and loyal Anglican, the nephew of a Priest, the son of a Vestryman. But, he always supported liberty. He was taught toleration early by his "dissenter" mother. [Dissenter doesn't mean athiest: in Mrs. Henry's case, it means Presbyterian: in some cases, Baptist. Methodists weren't dissenters; they were considered a branch of the Anglicans].The "Parsons Cause" was far from his only court case on the matter. When Baptist minister John Weatherford was jailed in Chesterfield County, near where I live, for preaching the Gospel, Henry got him out of the charges, and quietly paid his costs.[Weatherford didn't find out till later who had paid his fines]. Baptists telling this story will usually leave out the fact that an Episcopalian lawyer got Weatherford out of the mess...Episcopalians leave out Weatherford's name...From me, you get both. Though Mr. Jefferson wrote the "Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom", Patrick Henry laid much of the practical foundation.

On a personal note, I am honored to be, occasionally, one of the actors who regularly present a reenactment of The Second Virginia Convention of March 23, 1775 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond. Yes, the original site is still an active Church. I'm not Mr. Henry, I'm either John Tazewell, or Thomas Nelson, jr. Should you ever get a chance to see either Mike Wells or Kevin McGranahan play Patrick Henry, take it. Different men, different renditions, both superb. Which do I prefer? Of course I don't dare say, since both are friends, who might read this. The honest answer is I don't know. My wife prefers one, my son and daughter the other, but I prefer both. This fine book is sold in the gift shop at St. Johns, and at Scotchtown, Henry's home in Hanover County. It is well written, and comprehensive. It is, sadly, the only academic biography of Mr. Henry we have in print. Robert Douthat Meade, famed as biographer of Judah P. Benjamin, wrote a wonderful two volume biography of Mr. Henry, published in 1957, and in 1969. Good luck finding it. But, even if you have Dr. Meade's [I do, signed; I won't tell where I got it, but it set me back $55], I can recommend this volume strongly. It's time you knew...

Patrick Henry, the forgotten patriot.......2007-03-04

Before moving to Virginia I, like many Americans, only knew Patrick Henry for his famous sound-bite, "...give me liberty or give me death." This well-written book has helped open my eyes to the depth of Patrick Henry and the significance of his contribution to American life. Consider his accomplishments: self-made attorney, elected several times to the Virginia House of Burgesses, elected to serve in the first Continental Congress, colonel in the pre-Revolutionary Virginia militia and three-term Virginia governor. He did all of this before he was 45 years old. He was a successful farmer and land speculator. He was a faithful sponsor of religious freedoms and political rights. Once our independence was established, he fought for a 'bill of rights' to protect us from the federal government. We owe a lot to Mr. Henry and, curiously, most people barely know his name.

Give me liberty, or give me death. The man behind the words.......2006-04-30

I enjoy history. I enjoy reading about the history of The United States, and the history of the world. While earning a BS in Physics I took almost enough history credits to get a BA in History. Through all the history I've read Patrick Henry seemed to be a supporting actor in the creation of the US.

Last year my family and I went to Colonial Williamsburg. For one of the events Richard Schumann acts as Patrick Henry. Mr. Schumann stands out under an Oak tree. He greets the audience, informs them of the events of the day (in 1776) and then takes questions from people. I was so fascinated and so enjoyed this the first day I went, that I went every day I could for the rest of the week, and when recently we flew back to the East Coast to see Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg, I went again.

In response to some questions, Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry will "speculate" on the future. I asked if he thought there would be any good biographies written on him. As a typical Patrick Henry speech, he responded with a five to seven minute answer. He talked about the first biography written, about 30 years after Patrick Henry died, and gave the background on a number of other biographies written over the last 200 years. Finally he recommended "A Son of Thunder" by Henry Mayer.

This is a well written book. It is informative and engaging.

The book moves chronologically through Patrick's life. It starts with his ancestors, focusing on his parents. We learn of some of the major events in his childhood. As a child Patrick Henry was pretty easy going and had little drive. One he got married Patrick Henry finally grew up and started studying to become a lawyer.

Patrick joined Virginian politics and led a major change. For decades politics were run by the Virginian aristocracy. Patrick worked with the common men. He supported them, and they supported him.

Patrick is known for his ways with the spoken word. He was very gifted. The book gives some insight into how he developed this gift. As a lawyer he lost few cases. In fact after he beat Thomas Jefferson in a case, Thomas Jefferson gave up law.

Patrick Henry was very influential in the creation of the United States. The first ten amendments, the Bill of Rights, are largely due to Patrick Henry forcing James Madison to commit to supporting them.

The book shows that Patrick Henry was a good man. He had a few flaws, but Patrick Henry rates high in my mind for making the effort to make a difference.

This is a good book to read. If you have any interest in the creation of The United States of American, this book is worth reading.

Does not supercede earlier works by R. Meade, R. Beeman.......2001-04-29

Few biographies manage to avoid the perils of the genre, and this one is no exception. Mayer celebrates his subject, misunderstanding Henry as a fore-bearer of Jacksonian democracy and failing adequately to appreciate Henry's conservative commitment to social hierarchy, genteel leadership, and religious establishment. As a consequence, Mayer cannot convincingly explain Henry's espousal of Federalist politics in the 1790s, which makes sense only if we abandon any lingering neo-Whiggish inclination to find in Henry a self-conscious commitment to democracy.

There have been numerous other biographies of Patrick Henry. I would still recommend Moses Coit Tyler's 1887 PATRICK HENRY, which was reprinted by Chelsea House in 1980 with an introduction by Lance Banning. William Wirt Henry's three volume PATRICK HENRY, LIFE, CORRESPONDENCES, AND SPEECHES (originally published in 1891 but recently republished) should be used with care, since W.W. Henry incorrectly attributes a number of letters and other sources to Patrick Henry which more recent scholarship has established were written by others. Richard Beeman wrote a good analytic biography, PATRICK HENRY: A BIOGRAPHY, in 1974, which provides an excellent brief introduction to Henry's politics. The most comprehensive modern scholarly biography remains Robert Meade's two volume master-work, PATRICK HENRY (1959, 1967).

Mayer's prose is far more sprightly than Meade's, but Meade provides the more balanced and judicious treatment, and Meade's documentation of his conclusions is much superior. While Mayer updates Meade and Beeman in a number of places, his work does not supercede theirs, and should be read in conjunction with the earlier scholarship. Mayer's is a good book, especially as an introduction to a general audience. It is not, however, a work of historical biographical scholarship in the same class as, say, Drew Gilpen Faust's biography of James Henry Hammond, nor is it researched with the same meticulous care as Meade's account of Henry.

Engrossing Life of the Man Behind the Speech.......2000-09-26

There's much more to Patrick Henry than 'Give me liberty or give me death,' the most famous line from his most famous speech. But if ever a one-liner summed up a man's philosophy, this was the line for this man.

Sadly, many of the great figures of America's early history have faded from public understanding. Maybe we remember the ones who became President, but truly great and influential men like Patrick Henry and George Mason are all but forgotten. Mayer's excellent book shows what a tragedy this is.

From his early career as a Virginia lawyer, to the way his beliefs and oratory were shaped by circuit-riding nonconformist Christian ministers, Mayer lays the foundations for Henry's later greatness. But most absorbing, to this reader, was Mayer's depiction of the fight in the Virginia Assembly over the ratification of the Constitution. Henry's prescient warnings of the growth of centralised power at the expense of the sovereign states leads one to wonder if maybe the anti-federalists weren't right after all.

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The author takes John down desert paths, through the courts of the Holy City, and to his exile on Patmos. This is a fictional saga of adventure, romance, and discovery.

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Excellent christian read.......2007-01-10

I loved this book. It really gives you a feel of what it would have been like to be one of Jesus' deciples. It helps you to understand that even they were not perfect. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Read.......2005-05-03

I love and have read several Christian Fiction books. This book "John" is the best I've read. The biblical facts seem very accurate, and what she adds to this character seems very plausible. I found myself referring to the Bible and digging deeper. I love this author! Although this book is Biblical "fiction", it gave my commitment to Christ a little deeper meaning.

A different version.......2001-12-07

Most of us think of John as the lucky disciple - the one who didn't die a martyr. Ms. Traylor makes the point that his lot may have been the hardest of all in this fictionalized account of the life of the young man who stood at the cross with Mary and the old man who wrote the book of Revealation.

Living to be an old man meant, for John, the horror of seeing everyone he ever loved die - not only Jesus but his earlier mentor John the Baptist, his brother James, best friend Peter, adopted mother Mary and even the young disciples following Paul. It isn't until the end of his life that he comes to understand, through what he learned from Christ, that it's our souls and not our bodies that count. Only then is he given the rather dubious gift of the vision of the Apocalypse, ad he finally understands why he was meant to survive his loved ones.

The book is quite biblically sound, with the possible exception of the notion that Mary sister of Lazarus was the love of John's life - and althought it's not mentioned in the Bible there's no real reason why it couldn't have been true. All the characters are well written, so you feel awful when John looses them even though you know what's going to happen (I especially liked the charming portrait of Peter's brother-adoring and painfully shy "little" brother Andrew and the powerful, heartbreaking depiction of John the Baptist's last thoughts). A good addition to your biblical fiction library

Feel the heart of the "disciple Jesus loved"..........2001-09-02

I just recently made a decision to read and turn off the TV. The first book that God led me to was John Son of Thunder. I know it's a fiction book and that certain liberties are taken, but Ellen does an awesome job of sticking to the Bible. I really felt like John. I felt his love for his two mentors (John the Baptist and Jesus). I understood why he got the title "Son of Thunder". I felt his horror and confusion at the crucifixion, and his important part in the first church.
I was in tears the last few Chapters feeling for John and praying that I might know what it means to give as much of a sacrifice for Jesus.

Magnificent from the Beginning to the End.......1999-12-28

From the banks of the river Jordan-to the End of the World on Patmos Island! This story of an angry Jewish teenager who becomes best friends with the Son of God is a monumental work. Filled with action, danger, romance, sorrow, and the everlasting friendship with Jesus of Nazareth, this is an epic for all ages. Please, read it and enjoy!

Gilbert Tennent, Son of Thunder: A Case Study of Continental Pietism's Impact on the First Great Awakening in the Middle Colonies (Contributions to the Study of Religion)

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Gilbert Tennent, Son of Thunder: A Case Study of Continental Pietism's Impact on the First Great Awakening in the Middle Colonies (Contributions to the Study of Religion)
Milton J. Coalter
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The first Great Awakening represented a significant step in the formation of a uniquely American identity. New insights in the intricate politics and theological debates of the earliest American revival movement will be gained from this exploration of the career of Presbyterian Awakener Gilbert Tennent.

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Legends from the Frosty Sons of Thunder

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ASIN: 1883911257

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Several myths and legends of 19th century southwestern Pennsylvania are researched and retold from the historian's perspective. The Old Forbes Military Road that runs through Somerset County in Pennsylvania (Route 30) is the source of rich American history and folklore. Since their occurrence in 1889, the controversial Nicely brothers murder trial and the devastating Johnstown flood have become two of this area's most remembered historical events. Both have been recorded through oral history and embellished. This was an era of storytelling when the American wilderness was vast and rich with danger and possibility. These stories, along with many others, are brought to life in this account of Pennsylvania folklore and rural life punctuated by backwoods superstitions and romantic heroes and antiheroes. Doncaster explores other Somerset County legends including Mountain Jack, David "Robber" Lewis, and the Black Horse Inn, all in memorable and scholarly detail.

Orrin Porter Rockwell: Man of God Son of Thunder

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Orrin Porter Rockwell: Man of God Son of Thunder
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Orrin Porter Rockwell: Man of God Son of Thunder
Harold Schindler
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I have read this book several times and it's time to read again.......2007-07-02

My favorite book on LDS history, not only about the life of a modern day Samson, Porter Rockwell but the church as a whole. His love and devotion to the Prophet Joseph and for the church as a whole. Thirty years ago after returning from my LDS mission I found Man of God Son of Thunder refreshing and fun to read a book about the church that gave all sides and perspectives and was neither whitewashed by the church nor just another anti-mormon book. Many LDS folks seem afraid or ashamed of our history, reading this book helped me understand how things were during the early days of the church and though some things would certainly be controvercial by today's standards they made sense during those rough and troubled times and we have nothing in our past we need to hide or be ashamed of. This is a great book to read about LDS history and an entertaining story of one of the most under recognized but important pioneers of the church and the Mormon migration. A body guard to two prophets an important scout, mediator with native americans of the Utah territory, rancher, pony express rider, US marshall, actor and devout Mormon High Priest to the end. I love this book.

Orrin Porter Rockwell: Man of God Son of Thunder.......2007-01-03

I bought this book for a reenactment study. Very valuable. Gave me a lot of insight, not only into the life of Rockwell but also into the mindset of the Mormon Church at that stage of its evolution. The book has great merit.

Worth it.......2006-07-08

Im no scholar, but I am a person very interested in the life of ol port. I think we all have our paradigms about the guy. Me, being lds like to think of him as a hero, a protector etc etc.. Granted nobody is perfect and I am sure he has plenty of flaws. Whether you are lds or not this book should appeal to you.. There is some amazing information, although schindler does try a little too hard to show the ugly side of things at times with false and unbacked claims. You will notice almost everytime that porter is aquitted for some crime, due to lack of evidence or witnesses, he has some ugly footnote from someone named "achilles" an author that has no identity whatsoever.. So it is slightly frustrating that everything good has to also have a bad for the sake of being unbiassed.. Read the book, its worth it, if you are lds though,, beware, there are some questionable stories that have no real backing but to someone who lacks church history knowledge and testimony, might shake you up a little bit.. Not to say that hearing both sides of things is a bad thing, cause its not. Just make sure you read all the foot notes to filter through the junk.. There is a lot of it..

Sampson for America.......2003-09-23

Rockwell was a legend. He grew his hair long and had dark penetrating eyes. A 'Man of god' an early convert to Mormonism he became one of Smiths most trusted men. When Joseph was killed he had risen to become a defender of the Mormon church, but a defender who preffered the gun to the good book and a horse to the pulpit. Rockwell helped lead his people west and then his legend grew. He fought indians and crushed anyone who would threaten the church again. He helped found Deseret, the mormon nation and carved a living out of the hard scrabble desert of Utah.

He served as a Church leader for many years and the eastern press never forgave him for his involvement with the Danites, a secret society that took vengeance upon the gentiles who persecuted Mormons up and down the old northwest eventually chasing the Saints out of Missouri and Nauvoo.

This harrowing story of blood and guts and honor is told in a folksy manner that brings you back to the camp fire for one more round of tales. The most amazing poart of this book is that Rockwells story is true. An american classic.

A great read for anyone interested in the history of the Mormon church, the american west, or the individual tradition of self defense.

The definitive biography of Rockwell.......2003-08-04

Harold Schindler's biography on Mormon bad-boy Orrin Porter Rockwell is still the best biography of Rockwell out there. Moreover, it may be one of the best biographies of any early Mormon written. This book is not even so much about the quiet, enigmatic Rockwell as it is the genesis of an American religious movement.

Rockwell is a hard historical figure. He is a legendary figure whom the LDS church has tended to whitewash. Non-Mormon historians have had a tendency to villify him, making him a murderer and a theif. Somewhere, undoubtedly in the middle, lies the truth. Instead of writing an indictment or an apology for his life, Schindler writes a well-balanced account of Rockwell's life. He doesn't necessarily try to provide answers or justifications, only gives the facts and lets the reader decide. No doubt Schindler's objectivity and meticulous research has made this volume stand the test of time to become a classic in Mormon history.

I don't think I have ever said this about a book before: Probably just as engaging and interesting as the book itself are the footnotes which sometimes take up more of the page than the text. This is an awesome bibliographic reference as well. Not only does Schindler tell you about the life and times of Rockwell, he also tells many fascinating historical asides. If you don't believe or are suspcious about his research, then one may look at the documents he was viewing. Schindler does an excellent job of backing up most everything that he says.

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Sons of Thunder
Alveda King
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This story of the King family -- their stormy, God inspired, romantic and often adventurous lives, adapts its title from Mark 3:17 of the Bible, because A. D. and Martin King were fiery preachers.

It explores provocative episodes of the civil rights movement, in large part through the remembrances that A. D. King shared with his daughter Alveda.

"Sons of Thunder" examines the civil rights movement's triumphs against extraordinary odds and the human flaws and frailties that give texture to this explosive chapter of our history; recasting the story in a fresh, compelling light.

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Just goes to show what a little persistence will do!

Dale Jarrett: Son of Thunder
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When deciding which athletes to profile, our editors take into account not only a player's statistics, but also his character. SPI takes care to select athletes who are known to be community minded and can serve as role models.

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Just goes to show what a little persistence will do!.......2000-04-07

In life when you attempt something 129 time before you're victorious, most people would give up. Dale Jarrett started 129 races before winning his first race and today he ranks fourth on the all-time money list with over $21 million in earnings.

These are but a few of the things you'll find in this book. You'll also read about his 1999 Winston Cup Championship, his 1993 win in Daytona, his wins in Darlington, Charlotte and Michigan. You'll meet his crew and even get a glimpse of the owner of his team.

An interesting and quick read, this book provides you with a look at a true racing legend. Sports Publishing Inc. has given you another winner in the Racing Superstar Series.

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