A sweeping, intimate look at a restless search for mercy, courage, and history. This edition gathers Evangeline’s touching legacy with vivid scenes of war, faith, and rescue.
In these pages, you’ll walk with Evangeline as she moves from exile to service, shaping a life of duty across both personal trials and public upheaval. The text blends biographical reminiscence with dramatic episodes, capturing a devoted sister of mercy amid moments of illness, battlefields, and bustling 18th-century cities. Perfect for readers drawn to history told through character, faith, and resilience.
- Explore the intertwined stories ofEvangeline, Gabriel, and a nation in transition.
- See how compassion meets crisis in hospitals, pestilence, and the care of the dying.
- Learn about historical figures, battles, and events framed through a nineteenth-century lens.
- Experience a blended narrative voice that moves between reminiscence, anecdote, and historical sketch.
Ideal for readers of biography, historical narrative, and stories of moral courage in trying times. A Diamond in the Rough offers a windows‑into‑history feel with a personal, devotional focus that may appeal to fans of faith‑oriented memoirs and Civil War era anecdotes.
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In addition to the foregoing narratives, the reader will find a short eulogy on General John A. Logan in The battle-born babe of Flint River, and some observations on other mat ters, with answers to inquiries, and all bound disjunctively, but not in a way to perplex the reader.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the remarkable life of Sam Houston, a military leader, and politician who played a pivotal role in Texas's independence and annexation to the United States. Houston's story is set against the backdrop of the Texas Revolution, providing insights into the conflict between Mexico and the Anglo-American settlers. The author examines Houston's military campaigns, political maneuvers, and personal struggles, shedding light on the complexities of his character and his enduring legacy in shaping the Lone Star State. The book delves into the motivations and aspirations of Houston, as well as the historical context that shaped his decisions, offering a comprehensive understanding of his impact on Texas and American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330838105_0
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