This volume offers translations of numerous texts from the Celtic tradition from the 6th through the 13th centuries; in a cross-section of genres and forms; including saints' lives; monastic texts; poetry; devotional texts; liturgical texts; apocrypha; exegetical texts and theological treatises.
#2229435 in Books Hill and Wang 2008-01-22 2008-01-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.91 x 1.28 x 6.73l; 1.10 #File Name: 0809084147320 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Mt. Vernon After GeorgeBy WynnetravWe know that George Washington had a large plantation freed his slaves upon his death. The story of how Mt. Vernon fared under his descendants (the first was a Supreme Court justice and the last was a Confederate officer) is just as interesting. The focus of this book is on the black people; both enslaved and free) who played prominent roles in the life of the estate under Washington's descendants and in the employ of the Mt Vernon Ladies Association who acquired the estate in 1858. A fascinating but little known story.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It's a book that isn't afraid to challenge readers to think about the history of America's greatest house by looking at evidenceBy Jason A.Dr. Casper's book is an incredibly engaging account of stories that have often been lost to time. Nearly everyone in America respect George Washington and his legacy; yet few care or know about the people who live; worked; and died on his plantation.This book covers this and so much more. It's a book that isn't afraid to challenge readers to think about the history of America's greatest house by looking at evidence and history that had been long forgotten. I highly recommend it to any fan or student of American history who wishes to know a thoughtful chapter in Mount Vernon's history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting historyBy Jerry T. WiseFor me the history of the ownership of the Mt Vernon Mansion and its land was most interesting. I am about 2/3rds through the book and find it difficult to follow the life or history of Sarah Johnson. There are so many Sarah's in the book I forget what the book is about. I would recommend the book in that there are so few written about the life of Mount Vernon after the death of George Washington. I have always been fascinated by Mount Vernon as many are. Love the history in the book; hard to follow who is who.
