The First Great Awakening in Colonial American Newspapers: A Shifting Story

The First Great Awakening in Colonial American Newspapers is a comprehensive, in-depth study of colonial American newspaper reporting on the First Great Awakening during the years 1739-1748. Lisa Smith uncovers both characteristics of the movement as presented by the papers as well as trends in reporting seen over time. Close analysis of regional reporting differences as well as changes in the newspaper presentation of key revivalists makes this work the most complete examination of the printed newspaper record of the First Great Awakening.


Author: Lisa Smith
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 09/25/2013
Pages: 194
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.97h x 6.12w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9780739188248
ISBN10: 0739188240
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | Colonial Period (1600-1775)
- History | Social History
- Religion | Christianity | History

About the Author
Lisa Smith is instructor and researcher at Pepperdine University.