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Standard History of The City of Washington
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 […]
The History of Concord, Massachusetts
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 […]
The Story of Washington – The National Capital
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 […]
The History of Contra Costa County, California
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 […]
The Story of the City of New York
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, […]
Old Steamboat Days On The Hudson River
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 […]
Historic Sketches At Washington
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 […]
King Philip’s War
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 […]
The Union Pacific Railroad
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, […]
Campaigns Of The Civil War Vol. 2 – Fort Henry To Corinth
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 […]