A History of the American People, Vol. 1
OCR of Woodrow Wilson's A History of the American People, Vol. I. Covers English colonization, Jamestown and Plymouth settlements, illustrations, maps, and archival notes.
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A History of the American People, Vol. 1
Princeton for the Nation’s Service
Wilson argues universities must train both specialists and broadly educated citizens to supply enlightened leaders for the nation's service. General culture should undergird technical training.
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When a Man Comes to Himself
Wilson argues maturity comes when a man sheds self-absorption, sees his true place, and takes responsibility. This sober disillusionment yields adjustment, unselfish service, and steady character.
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Chronicles of Maryville College: A Story of Altruism
History of Maryville College (1819–1935), tracing its founding, crises, reconstruction, and growth. Emphasizes altruism, Presbyterian ties, and commitment to education.
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Thomas Jefferson Lamar: A Memorial Sketch
Concise biography of Thomas Jefferson Lamar—Maryville College professor, minister, teacher, and college-builder. Traces his family, education, ministry, and efforts to found and endow the college.
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A Century of Maryville College, 1819–1919: A Story of Altruism
A centennial character sketch of Maryville College (1819–1919), recounting its founding, presidents, denominational struggles, post‑War recovery, expansion, and educational mission.
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The Southern Mountaineers
Survey of the Southern Appalachians and its people, focusing on Presbyterian domestic missions, schools, and strategies to address social and educational needs in the region.
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A Short History of American Presbyterianism from Its Foundations to the Reunion of 1869
Concise history of American Presbyterianism from colonial foundations (Francis Makemie) through Revolutionary growth, revivals, divisions, and the eventual reunion of 1869.
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To Persia Around the War Zone
1916 Missionary Review surveying worldwide missions: federated work in Japan, missionary travels around war-torn Persia, Armenian refugee relief in Baku, and appeals for Christian unity and service.
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Modern Movements Among Moslems
Survey of modern movements among Muslims—Bahaism, Sufism, Wahhabism, political and educational reforms, and Islamic missions. Assesses Islam's changeability and implications for Christian missions.
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Bahaism and Its Claims: A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Ullah and Abdul Baha
1915 critical study of Bahaism by Samuel G. Wilson, examining its origins in Babism, doctrines, moral and political record, and claims to supersede Christianity.
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The Bayan of the Bab
Scholarly review of the Bayán of the Báb: its authorship, composition (1847–49), Persian/Arabic style and grammatical issues, manuscript history, obscurity of doctrine, and modern translations.
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Bahaism: Its Failure in Moral Conduct
Editorial urges sacrificial missionary witness via the Great Commission. Followed by a polemical critique claiming the Bahá'í movement fails morally, citing hatred, schism and misconduct.
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Bahaism and Religious Deception
Editorial urging missionary 'ploughing' to prepare virgin Muslim soil. It accuses Bahá'í leaders of dishonesty, suppressing and altering sacred writings to suit their claims.
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Bahaism in Its Relation to the State
Examines Bábism and Bahaism in Persia, arguing Bahaism claimed neutrality while exerting political influence and proposing a divinely guided 'House of Justice' for governance.
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Bahaism an Anti-Christian System
A polemical critique arguing Bahaism (the Bahá'í faith) is antichristian: it equates all religions, claims to supersede Christianity, and displaces Christ's unique authority.
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Bahaism and the Woman Question
Missionary critique of Bahá'í claims to gender equality, arguing Bahá'í practice in Persia restricts women's education and rights and tolerates polygamy and inequitable marriage customs.
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Bahaism and Religious Assassination
Editorial stresses evangelizing Muslims as a test of Christian faith and warns against compromise. Extended article accuses the Baha'i movement of plots and religiously-motivated assassinations.
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Bahaism
Critical historical overview of the Babi–Bahai movement: its Persian origins, Baha Ullah’s claims and teachings, rituals, and the violent succession disputes and schisms.
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The Russian Occupation of Northern Persia
Editorial urging prayer for Muslim evangelization. Article analyzes Russian occupation of northern Persia, arguing it will relieve Christian persecution, remove legal disabilities, and expand mission opportunities.
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