Archiv der Kategorie: American History (English)

History of Pittsburgh Volume 1

Publiziert am 20. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

History of Pittsburgh Volume 1 – George Thornton Fleming

The selection of Mr. Fleming to prepare this history of Pittsburgh, and the region round about, was most fortunate for the city. He was not only a sturdy grubber after facts but had the ability to dress them up in pleasing style and set them in graceful order. This book is valuable not only as a narrative of historic events, but as a compendium of facts relating to men and matters, events and happenings pertaining to the triumphant growth of Pittsburgh, its institutions, and its fame. It is as encyclopedic as entertaining and facilitates the finding of whatsoever data that may be desired. It will be very hard to find another … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The War in Texas

Publiziert am 12. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

The War in Texas – Benjamin Lundy.

Lundy’s pamphlet on “The War in Texas” is not only the best account, up to that time, of the Texas conspiracy, but closes with the remarkable prediction of the Southern Confederacy, which established itself twenty-five years later: “Our countrymen, in fighting for the union of Texas with the United States, will be fighting for that which at no distant period will inevitably dissolve the Union. The slave States, having the eligible addition to their land of bondage, will ere long cut asunder the Federal tie, and confederate a new and distinct slavehotding republic, in opposition to the whole free republic of the North. Thus early will be fulfilled the prediction of the old … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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History of Texas 1685 – 1846 Volume 2

Publiziert am 12. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

History of Texas 1685 – 1846 Volume 2 – Henderson King Yoakum.

This is a valuable contribution to general history, and especially to the history of the United States. The past of Texas is here brought down and covers a period of 161 years—the greatest prominence being given to the first half of the 19th century. Several familiar names figure in the work, respecting whom, in connection with Texas, the reader will naturally desire to learn what is here told. This is one of the most authentic and valuable books, in connection with the general affairs of Texas, that can be found; in which nothing is stated upon individual responsibility—everything in it is sustained by the official documents. This is … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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History of Texas 1685 – 1846 Volume 1

Publiziert am 12. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

History of Texas 1685 – 1846 Volume 1 – Henderson King Yoakum.

This is a valuable contribution to general history, and especially to the history of the Uniteed States. The past of Texas is here brought down and covers a period of 161 years—the greatest prominence being given to the first half of the 19th century. Several familiar names figure in the work, respecting whom, in connection with Texas, the reader will naturally desire to learn what is here told. This is one of the most authentic and valuable books, in connection with the general affairs of Texas, that can be found; in which nothing is stated upon individual responsibility—everything in it is sustained by the official documents. This is … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War

Publiziert am 11. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War – Edward Augustus Johnson.

MANY CAUSES LED up to the Spanish-American war. Cuba had been in a state of turmoil for a long time, and the continual reports of outrages on the people of the island by Spain greatly aroused the Americans. The “ten years war” had terminated, leaving the island much embarrassed in its material interests, and woefully scandalized by the methods of procedure adopted by Spain and principally carried out by General Campos and Weyler, the latter of whom was called the “butcher” on account of his alleged cruelty in attempting to suppress the former insurrection. There was no doubt much to complain of under his administration, for which … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Historic Highways of America: Volume 12: Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (II)

Publiziert am 2. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

Historic Highways of America: Volume 12: Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (II) – Archer Butler Hulbert.

A series of monographs on the History of America as portrayed in the evolution of its Highways of War, Commerce, and Social Expansion. Comprising the following volumes:

Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals.
Indian Thoroughfares.
Washington’s Road: The First Chapter of the Old French War.
Braddock’s Road.
The Old Glade (Forbes’s) Road.
Boone’s Wilderness Road.
Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent.
Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin.
Waterways of Westward Expansion.
The Cumberland Road.
Pioneer Roads of America (two volumes).
The Great American Canals (two volumes).
The Future of Road-Making in America.

The little portage pathways which connected the … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Historic Highways of America: Volume 11: Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (I)

Publiziert am 2. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

Historic Highways of America: Volume 11: Pioneer Roads and Experiences of Travelers (I) – Archer Butler Hulbert.

A series of monographs on the History of America as portrayed in the evolution of its Highways of War, Commerce, and Social Expansion. Comprising the following volumes:

Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals.
Indian Thoroughfares.
Washington’s Road: The First Chapter of the Old French War.
Braddock’s Road.
The Old Glade (Forbes’s) Road.
Boone’s Wilderness Road.
Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent.
Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin.
Waterways of Westward Expansion.
The Cumberland Road.
Pioneer Roads of America (two volumes).
The Great American Canals (two volumes).
The Future of Road-Making in America.

The first chapter of this volume presents … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Historic Highways of America: Volume 10: The Cumberland Road

Publiziert am 2. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

Historic Highways of America: Volume 10: The Cumberland Road – Archer Butler Hulbert.

A series of monographs on the History of America as portrayed in the evolution of its Highways of War, Commerce, and Social Expansion. Comprising the following volumes:

Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals.
Indian Thoroughfares.
Washington’s Road: The First Chapter of the Old French War.
Braddock’s Road.
The Old Glade (Forbes’s) Road.
Boone’s Wilderness Road.
Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent.
Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin.
Waterways of Westward Expansion.
The Cumberland Road.
Pioneer Roads of America (two volumes).
The Great American Canals (two volumes).
The Future of Road-Making in America.

When this West was in its teens and began suddenly outstripping … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Historic Highways of America: Volume 9: Waterways of Westward Expansion

Publiziert am 1. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

Historic Highways of America: Volume 9: Waterways of Westward Expansion – Archer Butler Hulbert.

A series of monographs on the History of America as portrayed in the evolution of its Highways of War, Commerce, and Social Expansion. Comprising the following volumes:

Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals.
Indian Thoroughfares.
Washington’s Road: The First Chapter of the Old French War.
Braddock’s Road.
The Old Glade (Forbes’s) Road.
Boone’s Wilderness Road.
Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent.
Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin.
Waterways of Westward Expansion.
The Cumberland Road.
Pioneer Roads of America (two volumes).
The Great American Canals (two volumes).
The Future of Road-Making in America.

In the study of Waterways of Westward Expansion, the Ohio … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Historic Highways of America: Volume 8: Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin

Publiziert am 1. Dezember 2017 von Jazzybee

Historic Highways of America: Volume 8: Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin – Archer Butler Hulbert.

A series of monographs on the History of America as portrayed in the evolution of its Highways of War, Commerce, and Social Expansion. Comprising the following volumes:

Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals.
Indian Thoroughfares.
Washington’s Road: The First Chapter of the Old French War.
Braddock’s Road.
The Old Glade (Forbes’s) Road.
Boone’s Wilderness Road.
Portage Paths: The Keys of the Continent.
Military Roads of the Mississippi Basin.
Waterways of Westward Expansion.
The Cumberland Road.
Pioneer Roads of America (two volumes).
The Great American Canals (two volumes).
The Future of Road-Making in America.

This volume treats of five of the early … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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