The story of Old Abe; the bald eagle that became the mascot of the Eighth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. It is also the story of the men among whom Old Abe lived: the farmers; loggers; clerks; and immigrants who flocked to the colors in 1861.
#904425 in Books Liberty Fund Inc. 2010-05-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.90 x 1.50 x 8.50l; 3.61 #File Name: 0865977151712 pages
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great find!By AN-MIFantastic book on a topic vital for our times-- I love having the actual words of the founding generation to cite. And this was a great deal for a new book still in its shrink-wrap.5 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The question of Christianity's influence on AmericaBy JadaIn reflecting on how the Christian religious right became so powerful in America; the question arises as to the origins of that phenomenon. Certainly the first amendment argues for separation of Church and State; but references to the Creator appear in our most important founding documents. This book reveals the background of the relationship between religion; the church and the political establishment through use of primary sources. The chronological organization of those sources allows the reader to make his own conclusions about the changing perception of that relationship. A short introduction at the beginning of each group of writings gives the editor's perspective on those writings' historical place and the influences that created them. Recommended reading for any student of American history who wishes to explore religion's influence on politics.
