Johnson, Paul E.

Tells the story of a self-styled prophet named Matthias and his followers in early nineteenth century New York, and the scandal that grew up around them.

Presents a study of the religious revival that swept Rochester, New York in the 1830s, looking at the causes of the Protestant movement, and discussing its social, economic, political, and religious consequences.

Presents a study of the religious revival that swept Rochester, New York in the 1830s, looking at the causes of the Protestant movement, and discussing its social, economic, political, and religious consequences.

Recounts the true story of Sam Patch, a man who, in the mid-1800s, became famous after jumping nearly one hundred feet into the rough waters below Pawtucket Falls, Rhode Island.