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Sounding Forth the Trumpet: 1837-1860 - Softcover

Marshall, Peter; Manuel, David

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Synopsis

Sounding Forth the Trumpet brings to life one of the most crucial epochs in America's history--the events leading up to and precipitating the Civil War. In this enlightening book, readers live through the Gold Rush, the Mexican War, the skirmishes of Bleeding Kansas, and the emergence of Abraham Lincoln, as well as the tragic issue of slavery.

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About the Author

Peter Marshall (1940-2010), a graduate of Yale University and Princeton Theological Seminary, was a nationally recognized speaker on Christian growth and maturity and on America's Christian heritage.

David Manuel (1936-2013), a graduate of Yale University, was the author or coauthor of several books, including Like a Mighty River and The Jesus Factor.

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There was a time when to many Americans it seemed ... obvious that all men were not created equal, much less endowed with certain inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This book is about the struggle to establish in peoples hearts the truth which was foundational to our Republic.

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