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Download or read book Visions in a Seer Stone written by William L. Davis and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this interdisciplinary work, William L. Davis examines Joseph Smith's 1829 creation of the Book of Mormon, the foundational text of the Latter Day Saint movement. Positioning the text in the history of early American oratorical techniques, sermon culture, educational practices, and the passion for self-improvement, Davis elucidates both the fascinating cultural context for the creation of the Book of Mormon and the central role of oral culture in early nineteenth-century America. Drawing on performance studies, religious studies, literary culture, and the history of early American education, Davis analyzes Smith's process of oral composition. How did he produce a history spanning a period of 1,000 years, filled with hundreds of distinct characters and episodes, all cohesively tied together in an overarching narrative? Eyewitnesses claimed that Smith never looked at notes, manuscripts, or books—he simply spoke the words of this American religious epic into existence. Judging the truth of this process is not Davis's interest. Rather, he reveals a kaleidoscope of practices and styles that converged around Smith's creation, with an emphasis on the evangelical preaching styles popularized by the renowned George Whitefield and John Wesley.

Download or read book New Stone Technology, Design, and Construction for Exterior Wall Systems written by Barry Donaldson and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1988 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Construction with Large Stone written by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technical Engineering and Design Guides, as adapted from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, No. 13 This manual provides guidance on effective and economical selection, evaluation, and use of large-stone materials in construction.ØRanging from geology to technically based construction contracting, this book reviews the wide spectrum of engineering applications of large stone, potential problems in its use, and factors affecting its performance. In addition, chapters summarize pertinent aspects of contracts and construction and explain good engineering practice in evaluating materials and sources of materials. Topics include: slope protection retention dikes breakwaters jetties zone embankments geological mapping laboratory and field methods of stone testing contractor quality control and monitoring stone production.

Download or read book Stone written by and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book In Stone's Clasp written by Christie Golden and published by LUNA. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flame Dancer Kelva of Arukan seeks the missing elements--Stone and Sea, Wind and Soul--that must join to preserve their world from destruction. Seeing that the Stone Dance, the master of Earth magic, would be found in the icy north, she and her dragon companion fly to a country mired in an unnaturally long winter. When at last they find Jareth, the Stone Dancer's own anger and pain make him reluctant to accept his destiny. His need for vengeance against the old gods who betrayed his people is pwerful--powerful enough to lead the group farther into the snows, searching for the lengendary Ice Maiden, who may be responsible for the forced winter. But betrayal doesn't come only from the gods--and the forces against them are vast. Before their quest is over, Kelva must realize that while Flame can break through the chill of the winter, Stone can withstand anything...

Download or read book A Study Guide for Ruth Stone's "Another Feeling" written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2016 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Stone's River: The Turning-Point of the Civil War written by Wilson J. Vance and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-20 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stone's River: The Turning-Point of the Civil War" by Wilson J. Vance Confederate enterprise, energy, and expectation were at their peak in 1862. No other year saw the South with so promising prospects, with plans of the campaign so bold, with such resources, both latent and developed. The armies were at their fullest strength, for the flower of her youth had not yet been destroyed in battle. Want and hunger had not yet begun to chill the hearts of her people.