Amazing Grace: The Story of the Hymn
Book Description
"Amazing Grace! (How sweet the sound!)"
The hymn's composer, John Newton, led a successful life as a seafaring trader, sailing from Liverpool to Africa and on to Antigua. His cargo was a lucrative one, for he traded in human beings. It was the height of the slave trade, and he made his terrible journey many times. But one night a storm raged. His ship was almost lost. He prayed that if only... More
The hymn's composer, John Newton, led a successful life as a seafaring trader, sailing from Liverpool to Africa and on to Antigua. His cargo was a lucrative one, for he traded in human beings. It was the height of the slave trade, and he made his terrible journey many times. But one night a storm raged. His ship was almost lost. He prayed that if only... More
Book Information
Publisher | Tundra Books Inc |
Binding | Hardcover (3 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 32 |
ISBN-10 | 0887763898 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0887763892 |
Publication Date | 04/12/1997 |
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About Janet Wilson (Illustrator) : Janet Wilson is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Janet Wilson include Design and Technology (Specials!), Tiger Flowers, Solomon's Tree, and I... more
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