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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... hope that in spite of the damage to the ship they could still reach a safe haven . This hope evaporated when it was realized that they faced a new threat to their survival starvation . Once it became possible to take an inventory of the ...
... hope that in spite of the damage to the ship they could still reach a safe haven . This hope evaporated when it was realized that they faced a new threat to their survival starvation . Once it became possible to take an inventory of the ...
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... hope to see you sometimes under my roof . I would hope to see you here often were it practicable , ' wrote Newton in a letter which underlined the warmth of their relationship . Whenever you can call you will be a welcome guest . Great ...
... hope to see you sometimes under my roof . I would hope to see you here often were it practicable , ' wrote Newton in a letter which underlined the warmth of their relationship . Whenever you can call you will be a welcome guest . Great ...
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... hope what I published will answer my purpose to prove me a competent and not a partial witness . The eyes of the public are now generally against the business . It cannot be set aside at once but I hope it will go downhill and not quite ...
... hope what I published will answer my purpose to prove me a competent and not a partial witness . The eyes of the public are now generally against the business . It cannot be set aside at once but I hope it will go downhill and not quite ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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