Archiv der Kategorie: American History (English)

Standard History of The City of Washington

Publiziert am 21. November 2018 von Jazzybee

Standard History of The City of Washington – William Tindall

The history of the city of Washington, it is believed, could in no way be more effectively supplied than by telling the story, so far as possible, in the words of the participants. From the documents and records in the Government archives it is possible to give an almost complete story of the establishment of the city of Washington in the actual language of the men who achieved it; and believing that in the words of Washington, Jefferson, L’Enfant, Carroll, Johnson, Stuart, Thornton, Scott and White, this story could be told with more intense interest than in any words of his own, the compiler endeavored, in giving this portion of … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The History of Concord, Massachusetts

Publiziert am 21. November 2018 von Jazzybee

The History of Concord, Massachusetts – Alfred Sereno Hudson

The text is closely confined to the colonial period; but the mode of presentation is extraordinary indeed to those accustomed to the prosaic methods of town and village historians. Mr. Hudson has tried to transport his readers and himself back two hundred years or more, as in a vision. In imagination we sit before the humble firesides of the first settlers; hear and join in their gossip, superstitions, and communings, social and religious; inspect their farm lands and homestends, and mark well and remember their boundaries and their family histories. At the same moment we are supposed to be living in the present, and viewing these days through the customary haze … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Story of Washington – The National Capital

Publiziert am 17. Oktober 2018 von Jazzybee

The Story of Washington – The National Capital – Charles Burr Todd

The author divides his work into two parts, the first of which is devoted to the historical, the second to the modern city. Frequent use is made of direct quotations from letters, official and private, and interesting scenes and occurrences of national importance are vividly portrayed. The writer has succeeded admirably in telling his story pleasingly and the book contains much information. Its interest is not local, but national, closely connected as the history of the city is with that of the nation. Nothing that belongs to the city seems to have been omitted from the second part. The Capitol, the various departments with their sub-divisions and machinery, … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The History of Contra Costa County, California

Publiziert am 27. August 2018 von Jazzybee

The History of Contra Costa County, California – F. J. Hulaniski

This history of Contra Costa County should prove to be the most complete compilation of local chronicles that has up to this time been offered to the citizens of one of the loveliest counties in the United States. The authenticity of the facts contained in the various articles is as absolute as the utmost care could make it. The data have been procured from the best-known authorities, and the biographical sketches, when completed, were subjected to the most searching examination for verification and correction.

The History of Contra Costa County, California

The History of Contra Costa County, California

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The History of Contra Costa County, California.

ISBN Paperback: 9783849671747.

ISBN eBook: 9783849653255

 

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The Story of the City of New York

Publiziert am 27. August 2018 von Jazzybee

The Story of the City of New York – Charles Burr Todd

Since Washington Irving with delicious humor satirized the Dutchmen who founded New York, many writers have handled the history of America’s chief city. Notable among them has been Mrs. Lamb, and it was thought her work left nothing undone. Mr. Todd, how ever, thought the picturesque story would be well re-told in language and form more likely to be attractive to young people, and this book is the result. The style is lucid, and there is little of the pedantic minuteness that makes so many histories hard reading. On the other hand it has not been thought necessary to make the book puerile in order to get young … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Old Steamboat Days On The Hudson River

Publiziert am 15. Juli 2018 von Jazzybee

Old Steamboat Days On The Hudson River – David Lear Buckman

This is a short book that was originally called forth by a double anniversary, the centennial of the Fulton steamboat and the three hundredth anniversary of Hudson’s great discovery. The author has had the benefit of a long experience with the places which he describes, and his family has enjoyed unusual advantages through personal acquaintance with many of the river captains. After describing Fulton and his great invention, the author passes on to the development of the river navigation. He recounts the gradual evolution from the primitive crafts of the early nineteenth century to the palatial steamers of the present. He gives miscellaneous data relating to the monopoly of … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Historic Sketches At Washington

Publiziert am 15. Juli 2018 von Jazzybee

Historic Sketches At Washington – George Alfred Townsend

The purpose of this book, which was originally published at the beginning of the 20th century, was to make Washington visible to voters, so that they could be guided in criticism upon abuses such as have been related. The course of the chapters is purposely made discursive so that the mind can be carried through a variety of scenes without flagging.

Historic Sketches At Washington

Historic Sketches At Washington

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Historic Sketches At Washington.

ISBN: 9783849672164.

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Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington or D.C., is the capital of the United States of America. Founded after … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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King Philip’s War

Publiziert am 11. Juli 2018 von Jazzybee

King Philip’s War – Ellis/Morris.

The period of the Indian war of 1676, known as King Philip’s war, is one of the most interesting in the early history of the New England colonies. It was the first great test to which the New England Commonwealths were subjected, and it enforced upon them in blood and fire the necessity of a mutual policy and active cooperation. The lesson that union is strength was learned at that time and was never forgotten. New England, after the war, free from fear of any Indian attacks, was able to turn her attention to her own peaceful industrial and political development undisturbed.

King Philip's War

King Philip’s War

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King Philip’s War.

ISBN: 9783849672157.

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The Union Pacific Railroad

Publiziert am 11. Juni 2018 von Jazzybee

The Union Pacific Railroad – Charles Godfrey Leland

This book contains the record of a journey made by a party of gentlemen from Philadelphia to Kansas and back, during the month of November, 1866. The object of the excursion was to examine the condition of the Union Pacific Railway, Eastern Division, to assemble in council, at Leavenworth, those who were specially interested in it, and to make such scientific and industrial researches along the route as might be of advantage to the enterprise. How this was effected has already been laid before the public in several prominent journals. The writer has taken pains in these letters to depict, as truthfully as possibly his experience and impressions of this very interesting … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Campaigns Of The Civil War Vol. 2 – Fort Henry To Corinth

Publiziert am 22. Mai 2018 von Jazzybee

Campaigns Of The Civil War Vol. 2 – Fort Henry To Corinth  – Manning Ferguson Force.

It is not too much to say that General Force has compressed into his volume more of the details of the campaigns of which he treats than are contained in any other volume of war history yet issued. His style is plain and condensed. He deals neither in criticisms nor praises, but so far as he covers the ground contents himself with stating the facts as presented in the wide range of reports, both Union and Confederate, which he has evidently studied with care.

Campaigns Of The Civil War Vol. 2 - Fort Henry To Corinth

Campaigns Of The Civil War Vol. 2 – Fort Henry To Corinth

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