Archiv der Kategorie: American History (English)

The American Commonwealth Vol. 1: The National Government

Publiziert am 6. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

The American Commonwealth Vol. 1: The National Government – James Bryce

Professor Bryce’s work rises at once to an eminent place among studies of great nations and their institutions. It is, so far as America goes, a work unique in scope, spirit, and knowledge. There is nothing like it anywhere extant, nothing that approaches it. Without exaggeration, it may be called the most considerable and gratifying tribute that has yet been bestowed upon America by an Englishman, and, perhaps, by even England herself. . . . One despairs in an attempt to give an adequate account of a work so infused with knowledge and sparkling with Suggestion. Every thoughtful American will read it, and will long hold in grateful remembrance … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2: 1860 – 1865

Publiziert am 5. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2: 1860 – 1865 – Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln the man became Lincoln the hero, year by year more heroic, until today his figure grows ever dimmer, less real. This should not be. For Lincoln the man, patient, wise, set in a high resolve, is worth far more than Lincoln the hero, vaguely glorious. Invaluable is the example of the man, intangible that of the hero. And, though it is not for us, as for those who in awed stillness listened at Gettysburg with inspired perception, to know Abraham Lincoln, yet there is for us another way whereby we may attain such knowledge-through his words-uttered in all sincerity to those who loved or … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1: 1832 – 1859

Publiziert am 5. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1: 1832 – 1859 – Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln the man became Lincoln the hero, year by year more heroic, until today his figure grows ever dimmer, less real. This should not be. For Lincoln the man, patient, wise, set in a high resolve, is worth far more than Lincoln the hero, vaguely glorious. Invaluable is the example of the man, intangible that of the hero. And, though it is not for us, as for those who in awed stillness listened at Gettysburg with inspired perception, to know Abraham Lincoln, yet there is for us another way whereby we may attain such knowledge-through his words-uttered in all sincerity to those who loved or … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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A History of the city of Newark, New Jersey, Volume 2

Publiziert am 3. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

A History of the city of Newark, New Jersey, Volume 2 – Frank J. Urquhart

In the writing of this history the aim has been to give in a simple narrative all facts, both great and seemingly small, that tend to show how the Newark of the present day has been built up, generation by generation. Anything and everything that seemed to add life, light and color to the story, that was to be found and was authentic, has been made use of. A sincere effort has been made, also, to make the history attractive and interesting to those who, although they may care little for the reading of history, may wish to become familiar with the making of their … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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A History of the city of Newark, New Jersey, Volume 1

Publiziert am 3. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

A History of the city of Newark, New Jersey, Volume 1 – Frank J. Urquhart

In the writing of this history the aim has been to give in a simple narrative all facts, both great and seemingly small, that tend to show how the Newark of the present day has been built up, generation by generation. Anything and everything that seemed to add life, light and color to the story, that was to be found and was authentic, has been made use of. A sincere effort has been made, also, to make the history attractive and interesting to those who, although they may care little for the reading of history, may wish to become familiar with the making of their … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Pioneer Days In The San Bernardino Valley

Publiziert am 3. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

Pioneer Days In The San Bernardino Valley – Eliza Persis Russell Robbins Crafts

The author discloses an intimate picture of Indian life and character, the Indians being the desert Cahuillas and their noted chief—Cabazon. She also tells of the early Mormon pioneers, with some reference to Capt. Jefferson Hunt and the Death Valley Party, and more particularly to the Brier family. Mrs. Crafts’ book makes for interesting reading; and it may well be considered one of the most important among the relatively few source records available concerning the early history of the San Bernardino Valley. The author moved into the Valley in 1854, at the age of 29 and lived here for the remainder of her long, eventful life. Her … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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History Of Riverside County, California

Publiziert am 1. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

History Of Riverside County, California – Elmer Wallace Holmes

Elmer Wallace Holmes provides us with a thorough history of one of the most beautiful counties in the US, with its beautiful valleys and magnificent mountains, its equable climate and fertile soil. He tells us about the big cities, the Perris and Moreno valleys, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio and much more …

History Of Riverside County, California

History Of Riverside County, California

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History Of Riverside County, California.

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Riverside County Basics (from Wikipedia):

Riverside County, California, is one of fifty-eight counties in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,189,641, making it the 4th-most populous county in California and … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Knickerbocker’s History of New York

Publiziert am 1. Juli 2017 von Jazzybee

Knickerbocker’s History of New York – Washington Irving

Knickerbocker’s History Of New York was published in 1809. Nearly forty years later Washington Irving, the real author, says it was his purpose in the history to embody the traditions of New York in an amusing form, to illustrate its local humors, customs and peculiarities in a whimsical narrative, which should help to bind the heart of the native inhabitant to his home. He adds: “In this I have reason to believe I have in some measure succeeded. Before the appearance of my work the popular traditions of our city were unrecorded; the peculiar and racy customs and usages derived from our Dutch Progenitors were unnoticed, or regarded with indifference, or adverted … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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New York

Publiziert am 27. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

New York – Daniel Curry

The aim of the writer was, in the “historical portion, to collect and detail the principal events of the local history of the city down to the beginning of the last century, omitting, as far as possible, all matters of general history in which the city was not directly and individually concerned.” In the descriptive part he has endeavoured to select, out of the vast number of objects of interest offered by the great city, those of most general attractiveness and importance, and to group them in such a way as to present as lively a picture of the town as possible, even for those who have never seen it. In these aims he has … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Personal Memoirs Of Ulysses S. Grant

Publiziert am 27. Juni 2017 von Jazzybee

The Personal Memoirs Of Ulysses S. Grant – Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States and the Union general who was imperative for the North’s victory in the Civil War. His autobiography has long become legendary and can be found here in a complete edition. In 70 detailed chapters Grant tells the story of his life from his birth and boyhood to his graduation at West Point, the Mexican War, the outbreak of the rebellion and his merits in the the civil war to the day of the march to Washington D.C.

The Personal Memoirs Of Ulysses S. Grant

The Personal Memoirs Of Ulysses S. Grant

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The Personal Memoirs Of Ulysses S. Grant.

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