Smoky Mountain Rising - Clark, William

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Résumé :
Smoky Mountain Rising, The Day that Changed Everything, is action-packed and inspirational. It portrays how our current events are leading to a lasting change in our lives. William Clark, with his splash of humor, has a gifted way of taking his characters and bringing them to life. Smoky Mountain Rising is a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with a much-needed message that will captivate any reader. -Jaci Cox, In His Time Books & Gifts, Crawfordsville, IN William Clark makes astute observations regarding danger signs in our society and world. Smoky Mountain Rising and its characters offer intrigue to the new reader as well as to those reading it as a sequel. The reader will feel the suspense in the midst of chaos in society. The light of God's Word in the novel gives insight and hope during traumatic events. -Dr. Bruce Bell, Jefferson City, TN Many scientists and Bible scholars believe the world, as we know it, is soon coming to an end. Smoky Mountain Rising portrays how our current events are leading to a lasting change in our lives. The central setting is the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. Even though this dramatic story stands on its own merit, it is also a sequel to the novels, A Light on the Path and Seeing Beyond the Shadows by William Clark. Andy and his wife, Lydia, are on a mission to share Anderson's (Andy's cousin) remarkable story and its gospel message. During chaotic times, Andy and Lydia are inspirational in their devotion to family, friends and community. As a former Secretary of State, Andy continues to help his country with its many challenges. Andy (an evangelical) is not fond of modern society, but he has a gift of communicating with people. Even his adversaries like the touch of humor that he adds to a conversation. The reader will never forget the riveting action and earth-shattering ending of Smoky Mountain Rising....

Sommaire:
William Clark, born on August 1, 1770, in Caroline County, Virginia, was an American explorer, soldier, and territorial governor. In 1785, his family relocated to Kentucky, where he later joined the militia and participated in campaigns against Native American tribes. By 1792, Clark had been commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, serving under General Anthony Wayne and playing a significant role in the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794.In 1803, Meriwether Lewis invited Clark to co-lead the Corps of Discovery, an expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and seek a route to the Pacific Ocean. From 1804 to 1806, the expedition traversed uncharted territories, documenting diverse landscapes, establishing relations with numerous Native American tribes, and mapping the region. Clark's cartographic skills were instrumental in creating detailed maps that guided future explorers and settlers.After the expedition, Clark was appointed brigadier general of the Louisiana Territory militia and served as a federal Indian agent. In 1813, he became the governor of the Missouri Territory, a position he held until 1820. Later, as Superintendent of Indian Affairs, Clark oversaw numerous treaties that led to significant land cessions from Native American tribes, facilitating American expansion westward. He passed away on September 1, 1838, in St. Louis, Missouri, leaving a complex legacy intertwined with exploration and the nation's growth....