His Truth is Marching On
His Truth is Marching On

Author: Clara Merritt DeBoer

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-11-10

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1315408325

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This title, first published in 1995, explores the history of the American Missionary Association (AMA) – an abolitionist group founded in New York in 1846, whose primary focus was to abolish slavery, to promote racial equality and Christian values and to educate African Americans. This title will be of interest to students of history and education.

Georgia's Landmarks Memorials and Legends: Volume 1, Part 1
Georgia's Landmarks Memorials and Legends: Volume 1, Part 1

Author: Lucian Lamar Knight

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 2006-07-31

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 9781455604821

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Georgia has a rich history, filled with legends and heroes. Georgia's Landmarks, Memorials and Legends is an in-depth, entertaining study of the who, where, and why in Georgia history, from the Indian princess Haiwasse to former first lady Ellen Wilson. Covering every detail--like reminiscences of historic figures, local Indian legends, Revolutionary War stories, cemeteries, and churchyards--it is must-have reading for American history students and enthusiasts. Georgia's Landmarks, Memorials and Legends is the comprehensive collection of the colorful tales, heroes, and legends that arose from the state's unique heritage. This thorough guide explores the history, places, and people of Georgia. Part 1 of this two-part volume is the handbook of key figures in Georgia's history and the monuments honoring them.

The American Missionary
The American Missionary

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1922

Total Pages: 734

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 13-62 include abridged annual reports and proceedings of the annual meetings of the American Missionary Association, 1869-1908; v. 38-62 include abridged annual reports of the Society's Executive committee, 1883/84-1907/1908.

Savannah
Savannah

Author: Whip Morrison Triplett

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006-04-12

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 143963338X

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Founded on February 12, 1733, by Gen. James E. Oglethorpe and 114 colonists, Savannah, Georgia, is a unique Southern city steeped in a rich history. Most noted for diverse architecture, historic squares, a humid climate, and true Southern hospitality, Savannah remains as engaging and lovely today as it was when Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman offered the city to Pres. Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas presentsparing Savannah from destruction during Shermans historic 1864 March to the Sea. Today Savannah is a thriving metropolitan city that hosts more than 6 million visitors annually and is home to the Savannah College of Art and Design, the nations fastest growing art school.

History of Black Congregational Christian Churches of the South
History of Black Congregational Christian Churches of the South

Author: J. Taylor Stanley

Publisher: The Pilgrim Press

Published: 2008-08-11

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 082982068X

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"The History of Black Congregational Christian Churches of the South" covers 110 years of religious and social history, from 1865 to 1975, from the American Missionary Association through the formation of the United Church of Christ. The Black church within the United Church of Christ (UCC) reflects the ways in which the UCC and its predecessor bodies have responded to social change and to the dilemma of racism in the white American conscience.