Monatsarchive: Juni 2017

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County

Publiziert am 23. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County – Stephen M. Ostrander

From the time that Brooklyn was made a city in 1834 this narrative is much more than a statistical account of political changes and the rise of diiferent institutions of education, charity, punishment, and so on. It shows the growth of a city that now is part of the metropolis of New York, but still stands out as one of the most populated communities in the United States. A good read not only for the people of Brooklyn, but highly recommended to everyone interested in US history.

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County

A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County

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Miami and Dade County, Florida

Publiziert am 23. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

Miami and Dade County, Florida – Ethan V. Blackman

All history is necessarily an abridgment, the historian being compelled to select his material from a multitude of details. In the preparation of this history of Miami and Dade Comity much has doubtless been omitted that might have been of interest, but the author has been obliged to confine his text to the more salient points as illustrative of certain phases of local history. He provides a thorough account of the settlement, progress and achievement of the county, as well as individual sketches of representative citizens.

Miami and Dade County, Florida

Miami and Dade County, Florida

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Miami and Dade County, Florida.

ISBN: 9783849681609

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The Divine Comedy

Publiziert am 23. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

The Divine Comedy – Dante Alighieri

This edition includes an extensive primer on the author’s life and works, as well as a detailed essay about the history of the Longfellow translation. The “Divina Commedia” is an allegory of human life, in the form of a vision of the world beyond the grave, written avowedly with the object of converting a corrupt society to righteousness: “to remove those living in this life from the state of misery, and lead them to the state of felicity”. It is composed of a hundred cantos, written in the measure known as terza rima, with its normally hendecasyllabic lines and closely linked rhymes, which Dante so modified from the popular poetry of his day that … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn

Publiziert am 23. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn -Henry P. Johnston

The site now occupied by the city of New York is pre-eminently “Revolutionary soil.” Very few of our historic places are more closely associated with the actual scenes of that struggle. As at Boston in 1775, so here in 1776, we had the war at our doors and all about us. In the present volume the record of what has occured is given as a single connected account, with many additional particulars which have come to light. This material, gathered largely from the descendants of officers and soldiers who participated in that campaign, is published with other documents in Part II. of this work, and is presented as … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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San Diego County, California

Publiziert am 22. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

San Diego County, California – Samuel F. Black

Samuel F. Black provides an overview of the history of San Diego County from the earliest days till the early 20th century. He reflects on the history of Lower California, the settlement of San Diego, the times of St. Francis and Alonzo E. Horton, the evolution of railroads and streets and many more topics.

San Diego County, California

San Diego County, California

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San Diego County, California.

ISBN: 9783849681885

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San Diego Basics (from Wikipedia):

San Diego is a major city in California, United States. It is in San Diego County, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Los … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The City And County Of San Diego

Publiziert am 22. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

The City And County Of San Diego – Theodore Strong Van Dyke

In this narrative the author recounts the history of San Diego city and county from the early days on. He gives short overviews of the Bay region, the Lower Coast division, the Northern and the Mountain divisions, as well as other interesting facts like the development of water supply, production and farming.

The City And County Of San Diego

The City And County Of San Diego

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The City And County Of San Diego.

ISBN: 9783849681878

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San Diego Basics (from Wikipedia):

San Diego is a major city in California, United States. It is in San Diego County, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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History of San Diego, 1542-1908

Publiziert am 22. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

History of San Diego, 1542-1908 – William Ellsworth Smythe

When writing this book the author had two objects prominently in mind. First of all, to make a faithful collection of all essential facts pertaining to the history of San Diego, from the day of its discovery by Europeans down to the time in which the author was living. In the second place, to save from oblivion the rich traditions which cluster about the life of Old San Diego, a place which has all but perished from the earth, yet which should ever possess an absorbing interest not only for those who dwell about the shores of San Diego Bay, but for all students of American history. One will hardly find … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The City of San Diego and San Diego County

Publiziert am 22. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

The City of San Diego and San Diego County – Clarence Alan McGrew

Orange County, Ca. of today has a population of more than 3 million people, making it more populated than twenty-one whole states. The county is famous for its tourist attractions and its beautiful shoreline. Samuel Armor’s book tells the story of the county from its formation till the early years of the 20th century and especially provides overviews of the main cities’ histories.

The City of San Diego and San Diego County

The City of San Diego and San Diego County

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The City of San Diego and San Diego County.

ISBN: 9783849681852

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San Diego Basics (from Wikipedia):

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The Young Emperor William II. of Germany

Publiziert am 22. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

The Young Emperor William II. of Germany – Harold Frederic

Two of the four stories contained are founded on incidents of the American Civil War; these are entitled “The deserter” and “A day in the wilderness.” The others are called “How Dickson came by his name ” and ” Where Avon in Severn flows.” They are supposed to be episodes of England’s War of the Roses. The heroism in them is real and the characters are alive. And surely one need not go outside of probability to find romance.

The Young Emperor William II. of Germany

The Young Emperor William II. of Germany

The Young Emperor William II. of Germany.

ISBN: 9783849681845

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The Deserter

Publiziert am 21. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

The Deserter – Harold Frederic

Two of the four stories contained are founded on incidents of the American Civil War; these are entitled “The deserter” and “A day in the wilderness.” The others are called “How Dickson came by his name ” and ” Where Avon in Severn flows.” They are supposed to be episodes of England’s War of the Roses. The heroism in them is real and the characters are alive. And surely one need not go outside of probability to find romance.

The Deserter

The Deserter

The Deserter.

ISBN: 9783849681838

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Biography of Harold Frederic (from Wikipedia):

Frederic was born in Utica, New York, to Presbyterian parents. After his father was killed in a … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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