Tom Huntington masterfully blends historical narratives with journeys of present-day discovery, breathing life into past events. His writing is characterized by a unique ability to immerse readers in bygone eras while simultaneously charting exciting paths of exploration. With a significant body of work appearing in numerous esteemed history magazines, Huntington demonstrates a profound expertise and passion for historical storytelling. His approach promises readers a deep dive into the past that is both adventurous and illuminating.
"A tenured professor of Eastern Religions and novelist accustomed to vigorous health receives a terminal diagnosis in the winter between terms, and by summer, his cancer has run its course. In between, he takes to his keyboard to plumb the foundations of all the Buddhist teachings and meditation he has spent a lifetime pursuing, to see how much has really penetrated his being. In this book, readers can join his journey of traversing the gap between knowledge and true wisdom"--
Focusing on Maine's bicentennial, this anecdotal history offers a decade-by-decade exploration of the state's tumultuous past. Historian Tom Huntington delves into the key events and narratives that have shaped Maine, providing readers with engaging insights into its unique heritage and evolution over the years.
A user-friendly guide that traces the Founding Father's footsteps through historic Philadelphia. Includes visitor information, walking tours, and helpful maps. číst celé
Music serves as a powerful catalyst for memories, transporting the narrator back through time with each song played on their iPod. As they walk, the melodies trigger vivid recollections, causing them to lose track of their surroundings while their body instinctively navigates the route. With a diverse playlist featuring artists from Frank Sinatra to Elton John, each track unfolds a cinematic journey through their life experiences, offering an engaging exploration of nostalgia and the impact of music on memory.
The narrative highlights the significant contributions of Maine soldiers during the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg, extending beyond the well-known exploits of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and the 20th Maine Regiment. It emphasizes the widespread involvement of Maine troops throughout the battlefield over the three days of intense fighting in July 1863, showcasing their crucial role in securing a Union victory in the Civil War's bloodiest battle.
While researching Searching for George Gordon Meade, author Tom Huntington visited a severed leg, a buried arm, and a horse's head. He also hiked across Civil War battlefields, recited the names of fallen soldiers at a candlelit ceremony at Gettysburg, and drank a champagne toast in a Philadelphia cemetery on New Year's Eve.
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the Gettysburg Battlefield, detailing over 800 monuments and tablets. It is meticulously organized by categories such as state, military unit, individual, or army, making it an invaluable resource for history enthusiasts and visitors. Each entry provides insights into the significance of these memorials, enhancing the understanding of the battlefield's historical context and the events that took place there.
A user-friendly companion to the Pennsylvania Civil War Trails initiative of the Commonwealth that groups the state into seven different road trips, exploring buildings, battle sites, towns, monuments, and museums that memorialize the conflict. Includes visitor information and helpful maps.
The Emptiness of Emptiness presents the first English translation of the complete text of the Madhyamakāvatāra (Entry into the Middle Way) a sixth century Sanskrit Buddhist composition that was widely studied in Tibet and, presumably, in its native India as well. In his lengthy introduction to the translation, Huntington offers a judiciously crafted, highly original discussion of the central philosophy of Mahāyāna Buddhism. He lays out the principal ideas of emptiness and dependent origination not as abstract philosophical concepts, but rather as powerful tools for restructuring the nature of human experience at the most fundamental level. Drawing on a variety of Indian and Western sources, both ancient and modern, Huntington gradually leads the reader toward an understanding of how it is that sophisticated philosophical thinking can serve as a means for breaking down attachment to any idea, opinion or belief. All of this on the Buddhist premise that habitual, unreflective identification with ideas, opinions, or beliefs compromises our appreciation of the ungraspable miracle that lies at the heart of everyday, conventional reality. The author shows how the spiritual path of the bodhisattva works to transform the individual personality from a knot of clinging into a vehicle for the expression of profound wisdom (prajñā) and unconditional love (karuṇā).