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Rod gragg his recent book, the illustrated gettysburg reader, was described by booklist magazine as a work of power, intimacy and poignancy. Rod gragg based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers from the crafting of the declaration of independence to the signing of the peace treaty with britain. Forged in faith book by rod gragg official publisher. Gragg, rod, the declaration of independence, 2005 hammond, cleon, john hart, the biography of a signer of the declaration of independence, pioneer press, newfane, vt,1977 the hart family bible, courtesy of the historical society of pennsylvania. Author rod gragg stitches together key revolutionary war battles, the drafting of the constitution, and the installation of the national government to show what led george washington to declare he could trace the finger of providence through the moments that gave birth to the united states. The removable artifacts, including a fullsize 2414 x 2912 replica of the declaration of independence, bring to life the events of 1776 like no other presentation. Its no accident that the declaration begins very early on with making the observation that all men are created equal and they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable, or.
This fascinating history, based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers, from the crafting of the declaration of independence to the signing of the peace treaty with britain, sheds light on how the judeochristian worldview motivated the founding fathers, influenced national independence, inspired our foundational documents, and established the. Robertson award as the best civil war book of the year. Robertson award and other honors, and have been selected for the bookofthemonth club, the history book club and the military history book club. The story behind americas founding document and the men who created it by rod gragg 2005, hardcover, special at the best online prices at ebay.
Today it seems inevitable that the thirteen colonies would declare their independence from britain. How did faith mold the american nation during its initial years of wars. Rod gragg has 29 books on goodreads with 2285 ratings. Interactive book details george washingtons life horry. Rod gragg s most popular book is covered with glory. The 26th north carolina infantry at gettysburg, winner of the james i. The role of faith in americas founding rod gragg youtube. See all books authored by rod gragg, including forged in faith. The story behind americas founding document and the men who created it. Table of contents for the declaration of independence. Drawing from his thoroughgoing research in official records as well as numerous firstperson accounts in diaries, memoirs, and letters, gragg has constructed a powerful, fastpaced narrative that describes in detail the individuals and events associated with that dramatic. This fascinating history, based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers leading up to and encompassing the crafting of the declaration of independence, sheds light on how the judeochristian worldview motivated americas founding fathers, influenced. From the founding of jamestown in 1607 to the passage of the declaration of independence in 1776, forged in faith traces the epic colonization of america, the instrumental impact of the great awakening revival, and reveals the foundational faith that inspired american independence.
Rod gragg is the author or editor of fourteen books on american history, including the declaration of independence. This fascinating 48 page book featuring removable documents, letters, diaries and artifacts is the perfect gift for the patriotic history lover on your list, young or old. The story behind americas founding document and the men who created it boasts yet another subtitle. Josiah bartlett, the future signer of the declaration of independence, was born on november 21, 1729 at amesbury, massachusetts, the youngest child of stephen and hannah webster bartlett. Browse rod graggs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. How faith shaped the founding fathers and the birth of a nation, and lewis and clark on the trail of discovery.
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