Bøger af Larry Murphy

"From prehistoric Folsom Man to Jicarilla Apaches and Utes, conquerors and marauders, fur trappers and traders, farmers and ranchers, soldiers and gold miners, lumbermen and railroad builders, this book covers the pioneer history of northeastern New Mexico. It was originally published in the Springer Tribune as a series entitled "Colfax County Sketches." The author, Lawrence R. Murphy, was a well-known historian and writer who authored dozens of books and articles on the history of the American West. But some of his most endearing and enduring work is contained in this short compilation of historical sketches. This updated edition includes the entire text of the original out-of-print version, with the addition of dozens of historical photos, maps, and illustrations"--

A survey of the history of African-American religion, this publication discusses the many ways that African-Americans celebrate faith, the significant role that faith has played in their communities, and the influence that faith has had on society at large.