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History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts
History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts – Samuel Adams Drake It is unnecessary to spend words denying the position of Middlesex County in New England history, or to assert its preeminence over some of her sister counties of the commonwealth. The fact is that three separate counties in Massachusetts are entitled to the distinction of “ […]
Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People
Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People – Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer Dr. Oberholtzer was engaged upon this book for many months. He has aimed to present the people of Philadelphia, as well as the details of their government, and he has opened new sources of information and presents new aspects in the […]
The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia
The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia – Thompson Westcott Mr. Thompson Westcott, the author, is perfectly at home on this subject, having written „The Guide Book to Philadelphia,“ and a history of the city. In the present volume, he has given a description of all the interesting historic buildings of the city, e.g. Penn’s […]
The Story of Philadelphia
The Story of Philadelphia – Lilian Ione Rhoades Philadelphia is especially rich in historic associations. In its halls were enunciated those principles of human rights that gave birth to free institutions. Here were assembled those patriotic men whose wise words and brave deeds laid the foundations and gave shape to the temple of American liberty. […]
Early Days of San Francisco
Early Days of San Francisco – John Henry Brown The author arrived in California in the winter of 1843 and stayed there for forty years. Having read at various times the history of California, and especially that of the City of San Francisco, and knowing the same or portions of the same to be misrepresented, […]
Through the Golden Gate – San Francisco 1769 – 1937
Through the Golden Gate – San Francisco 1769 – 1937 – Catherine Coffin Phillips California’s name was associated with stories of romance and adventure as far back in history as the year 1510. Among those who heard and half believed the romantic tale was Hernando Cortes. By the year 1521 he had conquered the Aztecs […]
Past and Present of Alameda County
Past and Present of Alameda County – Joseph Eugene Baker The county was formed on March 25, 1853, from a large portion of Contra Costa County and a smaller portion of Santa Clara County. Much of what is now considered an intensively urban region, with major cities, was developed as a trolley car suburb of […]
Annals of San Francisco
Annals of San Francisco – Frank Soulé The volume is divided into two parts: the first comprising the History of California from its discovery until 1848; the second containing a narrative of events, year by year, that occurred in San Francisco from 1848 to 1854, inclusive, with frequent references to occurrences in other portions of […]
A History of the City of San Francisco
A History of the City of San Francisco – John S. Hittell The scenes which the author tries to depict for the reader show a multitude of figures and many phases of passion. A host of adventurers flocking from the centers of civilization on the shores of the Atlantic, half across the world, to a […]
San Francisco – A History of the Pacific Coast Metropolis Vol. 2
San Francisco – A History of the Pacific Coast Metropolis Vol. 2 – John Philip Young Although the period of active life of San Francisco has been a short one, as historical periods go, it has been crowded with incident. Enough of the latter could be found to present a vivid picture of the career […]