Author : Ben Palpant
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,30 MB
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781951872076
A series of letters from father to daughter, this elegant book is a writer's roadmap, passed down from one who has seen the climb ahead and sends back missives of encouragement, wisdom, caution, and love to any who follow. But more than a memoir of the craft itself, the book is a cartography of life itself and how to live it well, no matter your calling.
Author : Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 29,18 MB
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1611682851
Published between 1762 and 1765, these writings are the last works Rousseau wrote for publication during his lifetime. Responding in each to the censorship and burning of Emile and Social Contract, Rousseau airs his views on censorship, religion, and the relation between theory and practice in politics. The Letter to Beaumont is a response to a Pastoral Letter by Christophe de Beaumont, Archbishop of Paris (also included in this volume), which attacks the religious teaching in Emile. Rousseau's response concerns the general theme of the relation between reason and revelation and contains his most explicit and boldest discussions of the Christian doctrines of creation, miracles, and original sin. In Letters Written from the Mountain, a response to the political crisis in Rousseau's homeland of Geneva caused by a dispute over the burning of his works, Rousseau extends his discussion of Christianity and shows how the political principles of the Social Contract can be applied to a concrete constitutional crisis. One of his most important statements on the relation between political philosophy and political practice, it is accompanied by a fragmentary "History of the Government of Geneva." Finally, "Vision of Peter of the Mountain, Called the Seer" is a humorous response to a resident of Motiers who had been inciting attacks on Rousseau during his exile there. Taking the form of a scriptural account of a vision, it is one of the rare examples of satire from Rousseau's pen and the only work he published anonymously after his decision in the early 1750s to put his name on all his published works. Within its satirical form, the "Vision" contains Rousseau's last public reflections on religious issues. Neither the Letter to Beaumont nor the Letters Written from the Mountain has been translated into English since defective translations that appeared shortly after their appearance in French. These are the first translations of both the "History" and the "Vision."
Author : Sherry Garland
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,57 MB
Release : 1996
Category :
ISBN : 9780613023344
A teenage boy, sent for the summer to relatives in the mountains in order to remove him from gang influences, discovers life's really important values through his unlikely friendship with an economically challenged boy.
Author : Katrina M. Powell
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 18,49 MB
Release : 2009-10-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0813928532
With the Commonwealth of Virginia's Public Park Condemnation Act of 1928, the state surveyed for and acquired three thousand tracts of land that would become Shenandoah National Park. The Commonwealth condemned the homes of five hundred families so that their land could be "donated" to the federal government and placed under the auspices of the National Park Service. Prompted by the condemnation of their land, the residents began writing letters to National Park and other government officials to negotiate their rights and to request various services, property, and harvests. Typically represented in the popular media as lawless, illiterate, and incompetent, these mountaineers prove themselves otherwise in this poignant collection of letters. The history told by the residents themselves both adds to and counters the story that is generally accepted about them. These letters are housed in the Shenandoah National Park archives in Luray, Virginia, which was opened briefly to the public from 2000 to 2002, but then closed due to lack of funding. This selection of roughly 150 of these letters, in their entirety, makes these documents available again not only to the public but also to scholars, researchers, and others interested in the region's history, in the politics of the park, and in the genealogy of the families. Supplementing the letters are introductory text, photographs, annotation, and oral histories that further document the lives of these individuals.
Author : Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 17,12 MB
Release : 1764
Category : Calvinism
ISBN :
Author : Amy Huntington
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 11,82 MB
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1797217380
Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain—just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today! DO IT YOURSELF! START TODAY! From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to • Crush a piece of continent into a mountain range; • Freeze and melt glaciers; • Carve ravines, valleys, rivers, and mountain lakes; • Foster plants and develop a fertile layer of soil; and • Fill your mountain with a wide variety of animals that will work together to keep your mountain ecosystems healthy YES—YOU, TOO, CAN MAKE A MOUNTAIN! It is a big job, but it's also a thrilling adventure! Pack your snacks, load up your gear, and get ready for the challenge of a lifetime! *Tectonic plates, tools, and wildlife not included. Some restrictions apply. The authors assume no responsibility for frostbite, landslides, or accidental volcanoes. SCIENCE WITH A PLAYFUL, DIY TWIST: This fun and funny nonfiction picture book humorously encourages readers to get busy making their own mountain ranges. By the end, they will have learned the many steps that ultimately turn a rock into a peak, a slope into a gorge, snow into a glacier, and much more! GREAT FOR BUDDING ENVIRONTMENTALISTS: Once readers have "built" their mountains, their jobs aren't over—because the environment needs caretakers and stewards, of course! With rich back matter and lush illustrations accompanying an engaging text, this picture book is perfect for instilling a love of the natural world in budding scientists, environmental activists, and nature enthusiasts. STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Earth science is a staple classroom subject in all elementary school grades. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators. Perfect for: • Teachers and librarians • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers • Anyone who loves or collects rocks • Lovers of fun, unique approaches to nonfiction and STEM topics • Gift-givers looking for a one-of-a-kind gift that's both funny and educational
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 49,12 MB
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Letters
ISBN : 9780615821009
An entertaining collection of letters from fourth grade students sent to Scott "Grizzly" Sorensen, who travels to elementary schools across the US--telling stories about mountain men and the history of the West.
Author : George Lowe
Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 20,39 MB
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1775490688
Sixty years after the first ascent of Mount Everest, this unique book of letters from New Zealander George Lowe celebrates, in a very personal way, this most majestic of mountains. In this touching book, unpublished letters from the George Lowe collection are brought together for the first time to describe the day-to-day moments of the historic 1953 Everest expedition. Lowe met Hillary while working in New Zealand's Southern Alps just after the war and struck up a friendship. Little did he know it would be the beginning of a journey to the highest altitudes and latitudes of the planet. In 1953 Lowe was invited to be part of the successful Everest expedition where he was an integral part in the success of the venture. As often as he could, George wrote letters home to his family but the letters were more than just news - George also wrote in case he and his friend Ed Hillary never returned to tell the tale. these rare letters now allow us to travel back in time to join his companions every step of the way: a vivid behind-the-scenes witness of a climb that would make history. In clear and elegant prose, this is a unique testimony of a superlative human achievement. As we celebrate sixty years of endeavour since this first ascent, many nations lift their eyes to the summit, and this book shares in the joy and the challenge of this remarkable mountain.Contains a foreword by Jan Morris, tIMES correspondent on the 1953 Everest expedition, and afterword by Peter Hillary.
Author : Charles Lanman
Publisher :
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 31,48 MB
Release : 1849
Category : Nature
ISBN :
The author's travels through northern Georgia, western North Carolina, eastern Tennessee and the valley of Virginia.
Author : Richard Cerasani
Publisher : South Dakota State Historical Society
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780986035579
Relates the experience of sculptor Arthur Cerasani as he worked with Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 1940.
