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Wendy Austin examines the role Presbyterian religion played in the life of Scots-Irish settlers of the frontier, who are reputed to have travelled with a Bible in one hand and a rifle in the other.

Wendy Austin examines the role Presbyterian religion and preachers played in the life of Scots-Irish settlers of the frontier, who are reputed to have travelled with a Bible in one hand and the Kentucky rifle in the other, and were fond of the occasional drink of 'moonshine'. Nevertheless, this religion helped to build the educational system of the USA.

25 minutes

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Sat 1 Jun 1996 11:05