John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing GraceContinuum, 2007 - 308 páginas John Newton is one of the most important and influential men of the 18th century. His famous conversion during a storm at sea lead to his new role as a social reformer and key figure in the abolition of slavery. In this book, Jonathan Aitken discovers the man, his motivation and beliefs. |
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... HMS Harwich , was riding at anchor just outside the port . Her lower deck was undermanned , so the Captain of the Harwich , Philip Carteret , sent a platoon from his crew ashore with orders to impress new sailors . It was this press ...
... HMS Harwich , was riding at anchor just outside the port . Her lower deck was undermanned , so the Captain of the Harwich , Philip Carteret , sent a platoon from his crew ashore with orders to impress new sailors . It was this press ...
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... HMS Harwich was part of this fleet , having sailed from Spithead on 23 February to escort a large convoy of merchant ships known as Indiamen and Guineamen . Under the command of Commodore George Pocock , the fleet steered a westerly ...
... HMS Harwich was part of this fleet , having sailed from Spithead on 23 February to escort a large convoy of merchant ships known as Indiamen and Guineamen . Under the command of Commodore George Pocock , the fleet steered a westerly ...
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... HMS Harwich . In those days , Lewis had been a clean - living young man of pure faith and keen discipline , whereas Newton had been a rebellious and aggressively ill - disciplined atheist . By the time they met again in Liverpool ...
... HMS Harwich . In those days , Lewis had been a clean - living young man of pure faith and keen discipline , whereas Newton had been a rebellious and aggressively ill - disciplined atheist . By the time they met again in Liverpool ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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