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Granite for God's House: The Life of Orestes Augustus Brownson

Granite for God's House: The Life of Orestes Augustus Brownson

Whalen, Doran

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ISBN10: 1432556487
ISBN13: 9781432556488
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Granite For God's House: The Life Of Orestes Augustus Brownson is a biographical book written by Doran Whalen. The book chronicles the life of Orestes Augustus Brownson, an American intellectual, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. Brownson was a prominent figure in American intellectual circles during his time, and his life was marked by a series of intellectual and spiritual transformations.The book begins by exploring Brownson's early life, including his upbringing in a Calvinist family in Vermont. It then traces his journey through various intellectual and spiritual movements, including Transcendentalism, Unitarianism, and Catholicism. The book also delves into Brownson's political beliefs, including his support for abolitionism and his opposition to slavery.Throughout the book, Whalen provides a detailed portrait of Brownson's life and thought, drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including Brownson's own writings, letters, and journals. The book also includes a number of photographs and illustrations that help to bring Brownson's world to life.Overall, Granite For God's House: The Life Of Orestes Augustus Brownson is a fascinating exploration of one of America's most important intellectual figures. It offers a rich and nuanced portrait of Brownson's life, thought, and legacy, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in American intellectual history or the history of ideas more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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