Bücher von John Thornton

""A Trophy, Won At The Ragged School: A Biographical Sketch Of The Late Frank Lyons"" is a book written by John Thornton and published in 1866. The book is a biographical sketch of Frank Lyons, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist. The title of the book is derived from the fact that Lyons had won a trophy at a ragged school when he was a child. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Lyons' life. The first chapter provides an introduction to Lyons' childhood and his experiences at the ragged school. The following chapters describe his early career as a clerk, his marriage and family life, and his rise to prominence in the business world. The book also explores Lyons' philanthropic activities, including his involvement in the founding of the Ragged School Union and his support of various charitable organizations. Thornton emphasizes Lyons' commitment to social reform and his belief in the importance of education and charity.Overall, ""A Trophy, Won At The Ragged School"" provides a detailed and engaging portrait of a remarkable individual who overcame adversity to achieve great success and make a significant impact on his community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Chaos by John Thornton Written at Cheekwood Art & Gardens Published by A Novel Idea, 2014

Bishop John Thornton sees the world differently. He has the courage to share his vision and change ours. As a poet and a modern day prophet, he helps us build a bridge to the soul and to glimpse the eternal that is within us. Lose yourself in Moon and Fog and you will find it worth your while. -Fr. Ted Berktold, Rector Emeritus, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Eugene, OregonMoon and Fog is John's fifth book, the first, however, as a collection of poems. Forthcoming is Reconsidering the Lilies, a Collection of Writings.

The Brooks Brothers Suit and Other Stories is John's fourth book, the first, however, as a collection of short stories about persons and events during his pastoral ministry over fifty-six years as a deacon, priest and bishop of the Episcopal Church. Forthcoming is a collection of poems titled Moon and Fog and Poems of Land and Spirit.

This book tells the story of the Christian religious movement led by Dona Beatriz Kimpa Vita in the Kingdom of Kongo from 1704 until her death, by burning at the stake, in 1706. Beatriz, a young woman, claimed to be possessed by St Anthony, argued that Jesus was a Kongolese, and criticized Italian Capuchin missionaries in her country for not supporting black saints. The movement was largely a peace movement, with a following among the common people, attempting to stop the devastating cycle of civil wars between contenders for the Kongolese throne. Thornton supplies background information on the Kingdom, the development of Catholicism in Kongo since 1491, the nature and role of local warfare in the Atlantic slave trade, and contemporary everyday life, as well as sketching the lives of some local personalities.

""A Trophy, Won At The Ragged School"" is a biographical sketch of the late Frank Lyons, written by John Thornton and published in 1866. The book tells the story of Lyons, who was born into poverty and spent his childhood in the notorious ""ragged schools"" of Victorian England. Despite the many obstacles he faced, Lyons was determined to better himself and worked tirelessly to improve his education and social standing. He eventually became a successful businessman and philanthropist, and his life serves as an inspiration to others who may be struggling to overcome adversity. The book provides a detailed account of Lyons' life, including his early struggles, his rise to success, and his many charitable endeavors. It is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable individual and a testament to the power of hard work and determination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.