It Is Well
It Is Well

Author: Troi Penwell

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-09-13

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9781726183512

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Horatio Spafford and his wife, Anna, live in Chicago in the mid-nineteenth century. Pillars of the community and of their church, they lead a life of service to others. Anna, a Norwegian immigrant, who had suffered the loss of her parents at an early age, feels keenly aware of the blessings she and Horatio enjoy through financial security, the love of friends and their four young daughters. Chicago is a city experiencing exponential growth in the 1860's. Horatio and his business partner, Henry, are acutely aware of the financial opportunities this growth presents, so they invest heavily in real estate. As construction soars, so do Horatio's hopes and dreams. Then suddenly, on a warm, dry evening in October of 1871, this all comes crashing down. The Spafford's face this tragedy as they always had, by putting others first. Volunteering their time over the next couple of years to serve those whose burdens are heavier than their own leaves them both physically and emotionally exhausted. A trip abroad seems to be just what they need to revive both their energy and their spirit. No one could have predicted the adversity yet to come. Horatio is faced with incomprehensible news that would test the faith of most. Where others may have lost their belief in God, his shines through with words of conviction that will prove to inspire individuals for generations to come! 'It Is Well' is a story of divine triumph over debilitating tragedy which will inspire its readers to greater heights of faith, both in humanity and in God.

Horatio's Drive
Horatio's Drive

Author: Dayton Duncan

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 037541536X

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The companion volume to the PBS documentary film about the first—and perhaps most astonishing—automobile trip across the United States. In 1903 there were only 150 miles of paved roads in the entire nation and most people had never seen a “horseless buggy”—but that did not stop Horatio Nelson Jackson, a thirty-one-year-old Vermont doctor, who impulsively bet fifty dollars that he could drive his 20-horsepower automobile from San Francisco to New York City. Here—in Jackson’s own words and photographs—is a glorious account of that months-long, problem-beset, thrilling-to-the-rattled-bones trip with his mechanic, Sewall Crocker, and a bulldog named Bud. Jackson’s previously unpublished letters to his wife, brimming with optimism against all odds, describe in vivid detail every detour, every flat tire, every adventure good and bad. And his nearly one hundred photographs show a country still settled mainly in small towns, where life moved no faster than the horse-drawn carriage and where the arrival of Jackson’s open-air (roofless and windowless) Winton would cause delirious excitement. Jackson was possessed of a deep thirst for adventure, and his remarkable story chronicles the very beginning of the restless road trips that soon became a way of life in America. Horatio’s Drive is the first chapter in our nation’s great romance with the road. With 146 illustrations and 1 map

It Is Well With My Soul
It Is Well With My Soul

Author: A J Mittendorf

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-25

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 9781678158002

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Horatio Spafford sent his wife and four daughters to Europe intending to meet them there later. The Spafford's ship collided with an English ship and quickly sank. The four Spafford girls were lost. Weeks later, Horatio, sailing to be reunited with his wife, wrote the poem that became a famous hymn. However, in 1880, the Spafford family moved to Jerusalem. History teaches that Horatio became unstable in the years following the deaths of his daughters. This is what the newspapers of the time reported, and it is the story that is often remembered today. However, the Spafford's sixth child published memoirs in which she tells a different story, the simple chronicling of the events that led her family to move to Jerusalem. This play discusses both scenarios from Horatio's perspective. He asks you to decide which story is true. The tale is told with all the necessary elements for you to decide if Horatio Spafford was mentally unstable or if he was trying to continue to conduct himself as a man of God.

Selected Stories of Horatio Alger Jr.
Selected Stories of Horatio Alger Jr.

Author: Horatio Alger Jr.

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2021-01-19

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13:

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Selected Stories of Horatio Alger Jr. by Horatio Alger Jr.: Step into the world of rags-to-riches tales and moral lessons with Selected Stories of Horatio Alger Jr. Alger's timeless stories depict young protagonists overcoming adversity, demonstrating perseverance, honesty, and hard work on their journey toward success. Key Aspects of the Book “Selected Stories of Horatio Alger Jr.”: Features a collection of inspiring stories that embody the American dream, portraying characters who rise from humble beginnings to achieve success through determination and moral integrity. Explores themes of social mobility, ethics, and the pursuit of personal growth, resonating with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Provides valuable life lessons and serves as a source of motivation, encouraging readers to embrace resilience, self-belief, and the power of honest effort. Horatio Alger Jr., an American writer, became known for his rags-to-riches stories that captivated audiences in the late 19th century. Born in 1832, Alger's novels, including Ragged Dick and Strive and Succeed, depicted the struggles and triumphs of young protagonists striving for success and upward mobility. Alger's works, often emphasizing the virtues of hard work, determination, and integrity, resonated with readers seeking inspiration and hope during a time of social and economic change. His stories of perseverance and the American Dream have left a lasting impact on popular culture.

Antique Roman
Antique Roman

Author: Syd Neben

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-10-27

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1039123058

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In the tale of Hamlet, Horatio is recorded as a loyal friend, but what if he were more? What if he filled Hamlet’s heart and dreams? And Hamlet filled his? This modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, told through Horatio’s eyes is much more than a tragedy. Antique Roman is also a love story about how the handsome and dashing Prince of Denmark finds himself drawn to the quiet, introverted Horatio while at university in Wittenberg. Slowly but surely, Hamlet helps the guarded Horatio see his own true value and shows him how love can bring light to life. But all too soon for the lovers, Hamlet receives word that his father, the King, has died, and he is to return to Elsinore in Denmark to comfort the grieving Queen. Horatio soon follows to support Hamlet, but finds the royal court mired in intrigue. It appears the late King’s death may not have been of natural causes, the Queen has already remarried her late husband’s brother who has taken the throne, and there have been reports of sightings of the dead King’s ghost. Told mostly in modern English, this novel also weaves in lines from Shakespeare’s original play, thus offering readers an easy-to-understand version of the Bard’s Hamlet that still captures its flavour and mastery. It also opens up intriguing possibilities about what was the real story behind the play.

Heavy Light
Heavy Light

Author: Horatio Clare

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2022-02-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781529112641

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'Deeply moving, darkly funny and hugely powerful' Robert Macfarlane 'A brave, lit-up account of going mad and getting better' Jeanette Winterson After a lifetime of ups and downs, Horatio Clare was committed to hospital under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act. From hypomania in the Alps, to a complete breakdown and a locked ward in Wakefield, this is a gripping account of how the mind loses touch with reality, how we fall apart and how we may heal. 'One of the most brilliant travel writers of our day takes us now to that most challenging country, severe mental illness; and does so with such wit, warmth and humanity' Reverend Richard Coles

Our Jerusalem
Our Jerusalem

Author: Bertha Spafford Vester

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2011-11-29

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 144749539X

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OUR Jerusalem- an American Family in the Holy City, 1881-1949 by Bertha Spafford Vester. Introduction by LOWELL THOMAS. Many of the earliest books, dated from the 1900s and before, are extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, modern editions using the original text and artwork.