Isbn: 9780266122456 - letters of nathaniel walker appleton to his classmate, eliphalet pearson, 1773-1784 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the deep friendship between two college classmates, one of whom was a future doctor and the other a future minister. The letters trace the lives of these two young men after their 1773 graduation, as they navigate the personal, professional, and political challenges of the time. The ongoing American Revolution forms a backdrop for their daily lives and the letters provide a unique insight into the hopes, fears, and aspirations of educated class during the tumultuous era of independence. The insights offered on the anxieties surrounding the role of the clergy in society, the conflicts between free thought and religious doctrine, and the deep moral conflicts of the time, are a testament to the value of their correspondence. This book allows us to eavesdrop on their discussions, gaining an intimate glimpse into the complexities of their relationship, as well as the communities they lived in, showcasing the virtues of intellectual honesty and shared humanity that are as inspiring today as they were in the 18th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…