The Title of Liberty: Ancient America

By Douglas V. Nufer

Ancient America was a land of lush jungles, exotic animals, sweet-smelling flowers, winding rivers, and unheard of vistas. It would have been a paradise, if not for the wars. Here, clashing swords met... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932280251
• ISBN13: 9781932280258
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Peepsock Press
• Length: 403 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Very engaging

Having already read The Book of Mormon--the source from which this novel receives its inspiration--I felt coming in to the reading that I would be fully prepared for any twists or convoluted developments that the plot might encounter. What I was not prepared for was the craftiness which the author uses to not only develop the depth of his characters but also express the magnitude of the moral evolution that takes place in this novel. The book showcases different civilizations whose customs seem highly ingrained and spiritual, yet full of nuances which add color to a situation which most would regard as more of a black and white scenario. Indeed, if there is a right versus wrong theme to the book, the line between the two often gets crossed as instances of perfidy, duplicity, murder, reconciliation and repentance are played out in an almost cyclic pattern. I give this book a good review because I find it an easy read, yet overflowing with substance and depth. All in all a great contribution to Ancient American fictional literature. -Sean Frederick

It was like DUDE!

Great book, it gets you from the start and keeps you the whole time. Everyone should have the oppertunity to be able to read this. By the way, Nufer is a cool name.

Excellent adventure for young and old...

Purchased this book a few months ago and have passed it around among family members. Consensus is: we all really enjoyed the book. "Title of Liberty" is a wonderful story of adventure and faith based on Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty...well written and maintains the integrity of this incredible time in ancient American history. Although the book can be enjoyed as an independant read, it also is suitable for parents to read orally for younger children. Nufer brings ancient America alive with a sensitive and stirring novel. Good job...recommended. Nick

The Author's Comments on the Book

Ancient America was a land of lush jungles, exotic animals, sweet-smelling flowers, winding rivers, and unheard of vistas. It would have been a paradise, if not for the wars. Here, clashing swords met often as two nations fought for control of the land. Men were forced to swear allegiance to one side or the other. At times they saw their leaders waver and would find themselves torn between allegiance to their country and allegiance to their oath. These were days of intrigue, deception, and betrayal. They were also days of loyalty, leadership, and sacrifice. Experience the struggle of a nation trying to hold to its ideals while being pounded by its enemies, both from without and within. Relive the story of Captain Moroni, Helaman and the 2000 Stripling Warriors as never before. Learn to appreciate men who were truly worthy of being role models. This novel will make the land of Ancient America come alive for you. You'll enter the lives of men who fought and died trying to secure liberty for their people. At a dramatic time when tensions were rising and Nephites were turning traitor, Captain Moroni tore off his coat and wrote a pledge in support of key freedoms. He fastened this on a pole and did a massive call to arms among his people to inspire them to defend their liberties. This flag became symbolic of their fight for freedom, and became known as the "Title of Liberty." Since then, generations have been inspired by Moroni's call to sacrifice for and defend liberty! "I was touched by the account of the 2000 Stripling Warriors and the sacrifices they made to leave their homes and defend their country when their fathers couldn't because of their oath...This is a great book, full of role models for today's young and old alike. After reading it myself, we read it out loud as a family." - Book Review at www.deseretbook.com "The Title of Liberty...recounts imaginatively the heroic saga of the Nephite-Lamanite wars of 76-74 b.c. Nufer offers an exciting tale of the military exploits and strategies of Captain Moroni, who leaves his family and farm to rally his countrymen around the title of liberty. Nufer carefully grounds this adventure in the Nephite chronicles, and his chapter notes point out the differences between history and imagination." - Richard H. Cracroft BYU Magazine, Spring 2004 I thoroughly enjoyed researching and writing this book and hope you enjoy reading it even half as much as I enjoyed writing it! Download free fonts, and learn more about it at CaptainMoroni.com!