THE STORY OF LIBERTY

Coffin's work, first published in 1879, takes a view of history that many may find foreign to modern thinking. Basically, the author sees the Hand of God at work in establishing human freedom. To Coffin, liberty is obedience to God (as defined in Scripture) and not doing what the majority says. The author also has a strong Calvinistic/anti-Catholic view. Edward Lewis’s reading is done well. His clear voice has a staccato rhythm that may remind some of a broadcast reporter. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB / MAR 03]