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To Whom God Has Spoken: American Women In Word And Spirit, 1700-The Present, Margaret Lowe
To Whom God Has Spoken: American Women In Word And Spirit, 1700-The Present, Margaret Lowe
Margaret Lowe
Although scholars have begun to examine American women's religious history, few published collections of their actual words and creative expressions exist. The proposed volume, an edited, thematic collection of primary source documents will fill this gap. The book will demonstrate the contexts and textures of American women's spiritual authority in the past, including those who claimed to speak for "God" or another deity. Drawing on my expertise in gender history and well-honed archival skills, my project will identify, edit and annotate the most illuminating and representative among American women's diverse religious voices. A FLRG will provide start-up time for the …
The Borris Lace Collection: A Unique Irish Needlelace, Annette Meldrum, Marie Laurie
The Borris Lace Collection: A Unique Irish Needlelace, Annette Meldrum, Marie Laurie
Annette M Meldrum Mrs
The tiny Irish village of Borris was once famous for its marvelous lace, and a rare private collection containing some of the finest examples is the inspiration for this beautiful book. It's a catalog of the collection, a guide to making Borris lace in 16 projects, and a rich tribute to the social, cultural, and historical significance of lacework to the specific region and to Ireland at large. The fascinating story of the social history is inextricably woven with the tragic Irish Potato Famine, and started out as a way for poor women to earn money for their families. The …