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When war broke out in 1861, Christian and Elise Dubach Isely, soon to be married, found themselves in the midst of the conflict. Having witnessed the atrocities of Bleeding Kansas firsthand and fearful of what would come from this war, Christian enlisted with the 2nd Kansas Cavalry to fight alongside Union forces. During the next…
In a city like New York, governed by a spirit of tearing down and rebuilding at short intervals of time, it is not surprising that landmarks have been destroyed and that old places have been in danger of losing their historical associations. Fortunately, of late, through the worthy efforts of certain patriotic societies, many of…
Americans have always enjoyed hearing and delivering entertaining stories; this author kept that in mind. So, if you’re in the mood for a good laugh, this is the right book for you! Old-fashioned storyteller Irvin S. Cobb has collected his favorite tales from throughout his life and recorded them here. Some of the stories are…
The roots of Maricopa County’s legal community reach as far back as the Spanish conquest of the New World. Since that time, soldiers, farmers, miners, adventurers, and others transformed this wild, lawless desert into a productive agricultural community, a tourist destination, and a center for commercial, financial, and political activity in the Southwest. The region’s…
In 1837 Sarah Frew Davidson began keeping a private journal recording the events of her daily life. Years later, her collection provides an intimate glimpse into antebellum life in North Carolina. Sarah, as mistress of one of North Carolina’s largest plantations–The Grove–offers the reader a nineteenth-century perspective on slavery, education and the impact of religion…
Brigadier General George Willcox McIver’s life spanned a time of unparalleled dramatic transformation in American history. A native of Davidson, North Carolina, McIver lived through the Civil War, fought in the Spanish-American War and World War I, and served in posts all across America and Europe over his illustrious forty-year military career. Jonathan Dembo has…
A facsimile reproduction of John Esten Cooke’s six hundred and forty-four page biography of General Robert E. Lee, originally published in 1883. Paperback edition.
NMM7441363356A Life of Gen. Zachary Taylor
Twenty-four-year-oldKatyLearywashiredbySamuelClemens(betterknownasauthorMarkTwain)andhisfamilyin1880,andforthenext30yearssheworkedastheirseamstress,nursemaid,nanny,andlady’smaid.AccordingtoClemensfamilyfriendandauthorMaryLawton,Learyseemedsoapartofthehouseholdsovitalandyetsounobtrusivelyafactorinthelifeofthefamily.ClemenshimselfwroteaboutKaty,Fidelity,truthfulness,courage,magnanimity,personaldignity,apole-starforsteadinessthesewereherequipment,alongwithaheartofIrishwarmth,[and]quickIrishwitWhenKatywas70yearsoldafterthedeathofMarkTwain,hiswifeOlivia,andtwooftheirthreedaughters,leavingdaughterClaratocareforherfather’sliteraryestateMs.LearysatdownwithMaryLawton,alifelongfriendofClaraClemens,andrecountedherexperienceswiththefamily.Originallypublishedin1925,ALifetimewithMarkTwaincapturesdetailsofthelifeofanimportantAmericanfigure,toldintheuniquevoiceofKatyLearyherfunnystories,herquaintsayings,hersearchingobservationsoflife
A part of Belt’s City Anthology Series, a unique take on Charm City through the eyes of those who live there every day.To many outsiders, Baltimore–sometimes derisively called Mobtown or Bodymore–is a city famous for its poverty and violence, twin ills that have been compounded by decades of racial segregation and the loss of manufacturing…
NMM7441361213A Manual of the Principles and Practice
Sailors, soldiers, rum chasers, sub chasers and yachters have tied up in Stamford Harbor since the 1640s. The history of this Connecticut waterfront is as diverse as the people who have walked its docks, and columnist and former dockmaster Karen Jewell takes readers through its maritime history, landmarks and unforgettable characters. Jewell explores the history…
With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.
Resting on the shores of a sparkling, crescent-shaped bay, the city of Monterey is known worldwide for the beauty of its landscape, scenic vistas, verdant hills, and unique architecture. While Monterey has become a luxurious tourist destination, it is the people of Monterey who tell its story most vividly. Drawn to the coastal region from…
NMM7441372240A Municipal History of the Town and City
Known for its storybook scenes along the North River, the town of Norwell, Massachusetts, was first incorporated as South Scituate in 1849. Author and local historian Samuel H. Olson chronicles the life and times of this quaint New England community through a collection of articles previously published in the Norwell Mariner. As the shipbuilding industry…
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