Isbn: 9781331856009 - the old rockingham meeting house, erected 1787 and the first church in rockingham, vermont: 1773-1840 (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. In the epicenter of 18th-century religious and political upheaval, this book tells the tale of the Rockingham Meeting House. A beacon of Puritanical austerity in the heart of Rockingham, Vermont, this meetinghouse served as both a civic and spiritual hub for the community. Built in 1787, it stands today as a testament to the fortitude and devotion of the town's early settlers. This book explores the Meeting House's integral role in the town's development, from its humble beginnings as a tiny structure in 1774, to its pivotal role in the establishment of the town's first church in 1773, and its subsequent expansion to accommodate the growing community. The book delves into the challenges faced by the Meeting House, including its incomplete state during the Revolutionary War and its gradual decline in the 19th century. It also examines the evolution of the town's religious landscape, marked by the rise and fall of various denominations, and the Meeting House's pivotal role in shaping this dynamic. This book is not just a chronicle of a building; it is a chronicle of the people who built it, the lives they lived, and the indelible mark they left on their community. Through the Meeting House, the author provides a lens into the complex tapestry of early American history, capturing the hopes, dreams, and struggles of a community striving to define itself in the crucible of a new nation. 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.…