Bøker av Thomas Burton

An invaluable historical document that provides a first-hand account of the workings and personalities of the English Parliament during a crucial period of political and social change. Written by Thomas Burton, a prominent Puritan lawyer and MP, this diary offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the Cromwellian regime, as well as valuable insights into the challenges of parliamentary governance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This four-volume diary provides a first-hand account of life in England during the mid-17th century and the tumultuous events of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. Written by Thomas Burton and edited by John Towill Rutt, this diary is an invaluable historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in this period of history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Driving Through Life What Was I Thinking? A Guide to Hope After an Autism Diagnosis was written to share the journey of Mr. Thomas Burton. He is a Survivor, who courageously shares his journey to offer hope that equips people to overcome obstacles in life. His journey to healing was filled with twists and turns in life. There were days when he was not sure if he would get through the obstacles of an autism diagnosis. However, with faith in God and consistent therapy Mr. Thomas Burton has discovered healing and hope to live again. This book answers the important questions such as:¿ Who can be on your support team? ¿ What are the next steps to take after an autism diagnosis?¿ When do you seek help?¿ Where do you go for help? ¿ How do you move through the world after an autism diagnosis?¿ How can you advocate for yourself?¿ How do you allow people in your life to help you? "My purpose for writing this book is to reach an audience of people who have encountered spectrum disorder undiagnosed and did not get the help they needed. I was 61 years old when I was diagnosed. I want to use this book as a point of healing for myself and to share this story with others who may have similar challenges."Thomas Burton

"Thomas Burton's edition of what amounts to an autobiography of Ronda Lee Hicks-fighter, drinker, womanizer, and storyteller-represents a wiff of late-night honky-tonk whiskey and tobacco in its realism. . . . Hicks is a talented raconteur, whose gifts are well displayed in Burton's careful editing." --Erika Brady, Western Kentucky University Ronda Lee Hicks, as the traditional song goes, is "a man you don't meet every day." Hailing from the Beech Mountain area of western North Carolina, Ronda is the offspring of the two families of great storytellers who are largely responsible for the area's strong storytelling tradition of the International Wonder Tales of Jack. And his late cousin Ray Hicks was the famed "keeper" of the International Wonder Tales of Jack that have proven so popular in the Appalachian region for more than two centuries. Like Ray, Ronda is a gifted storyteller, but not of Jack Tales. Even so, Ronda's stories about himself, his family, friends, and acquaintances are wonder tales no less. With great candor and sometimes jarring humor, Hicks recounts his life's highs and lows. These events, ranging from drunken debauchery to brutality, are often shocking. He has had many close encounters with "the law" and was twice sent to prison. His relationships with women, including his two wives, have been tumultuous at best. This is the story of a violent, sometimes dissolute life--one that sounds more like it was lived in the mountains a hundred years ago than in contemporary Appalachia. Embedded in all of Ronda's stories are numerous details of mountain life, work, entertainment, behavior, beliefs, values, and codes. Thus, through Ronda's memoirs and interviews with noted Appalachian scholar Thomas Burton, readers will not only meet a truly singular individual but will also learn of many obscure features of southern Appalachian mountain culture, including its darker aspects. At the very least, the reader will wonder how Ronda Hicks lived to tell his fascinating tales at all. Thomas Burton is professor emeritus of English at East Tennessee State University. He is the author of Serpent-Handling Believers and The Serpent and the Spirit: Glenn Summerford's Story. "Together, Hicks, the storyteller, and the author give the reader an authentic view of Appalachian life, one that often disputes the beauty of the Blue Ridge and the quaintness of old-fashioned ways that tourists find endearing." --H-Net Reviews

A comprehensive, multilayered set of narratives telling the story of Holiness snake-handler Glenn Summerford, who is serving ninety-nine years for attempting to murder his wife by forcing her to be bitten by a rattlesnake.