Footsteps of Our Forefathers: What They Suffered and What They Sought

By James G. Miall

Book Overview

""Footsteps of Our Forefathers: What They Suffered and What They Sought"" by James G. Miall is a historical account of the struggles and aspirations of the early settlers in America. The book explores the challenges faced by these pioneers as they left their homes and families behind to start a new life in a foreign land. Miall examines the social, economic, and political factors that led to the migration of Europeans to America, and the impact of their arrival on the indigenous people of the continent. The author also delves into the religious motivations that drove many of these settlers, and the role that faith played in shaping their experiences. Through a series of personal stories and historical accounts, Miall paints a vivid picture of the hardships and triumphs of the early American settlers, and the legacy they left for future generations. ""Footsteps of Our Forefathers"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of America, and the struggles and sacrifices of those who helped shape the nation.1860. This work describes localities, and portrays personages and events conspicuous in the struggles for religious liberty. The design of this work is to exhibit, in a form as little repulsive as the nature of the subject will allow, some of the phenomena of religious intolerance, especially as it has been displayed in a Protestant form, and to indicate the mistaken principle in which these melancholy results have had their origin. Illustrated. Contents: light of a dark age; writhings of the downtrodden; contests with despotism; pioneers of liberty; aimings at the impossible; crownless monarch; returning tide; price of religious convictions; �������Christ's crown and covenant�������; appearing in true colors; high church; will minus the power.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162623802
• ISBN13: 9781162623801
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"