Download or read book Contributions to the Centennial Exhibition Classic Reprint written by John Ericsson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Contributions to the Centennial Exhibition The Commissioners of the Centennial Exhibition having omitted to invite me to exhibit the results of my labors connected with mechanics and physics, a gap in their re cord of material progress exceeding one-third of a century has been occasioned. I have therefore deemed it proper to publish a statement of my principal labors during the last third of the century, the achievements of which the promoters of the Centennial Exhibition have called upon the civilized world to recognize. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Contributions to the Centennial Exhibition written by Ericsson John 1803-1889 and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-28 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Contributions to the Centennial Exhibition written by John Ericsson (LL. D.) and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gems of the Centennial Exhibition Classic Reprint written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gems of the Centennial Exhibition The history' of the Philadelphia Exposition evinced an admirable persistence in pushing it through, from its inception to its completion. Local enthusiasm, for a long time, was the sole motive power that drove its machinery. The assistance of the national Government and the sister States was given after a long period of distrust and neglect. This aid, if tardy, was in the end generous and hearty; and the enterprise advanced swiftly toward its consummation. The first recorded suggestion was that of Prof. John L. Campbell, of Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, who, in a letter to the Hon. Morton mcmichael, then Mayor of Philadelphia, urged that the one-hundredth anniversary of the nation should be celebrated by an exhibition of the industries of all nations. This was submitted to leading citizens of Philadelphia, who decided that any action was, as yet, premature. In 1869 Prof. Campbell again wrote a letter, urging the matter with great earnestness, and the idea began to develop itself in a practical shape. Early in the following year the Franklin Institute, of Philadelphia, an institution devoted to the promotion of science and mechanics, took the initial steps by petitioning the municipal councils of the city to memorialize Congress on the subject - asking aid in establishing an international exhibition as the most suitable method of celebrating the centennial. Almost simultaneously with this the State Legislature passed a series of resolutions similar to those of the councils. In February, 1870, the Hon. William D. Kelley was the mouth-piece through which a joint memorial was presented to Congress, asking that an invitation, clothed with official power, should be issued to the nations of the world asking for their participation in the proposed exhibition. For a year the bill proposed by Mr. Daniel J. Mon'ill, the chairman of the House Committee on Manufactures, was strongly opposed for technical reasons, but finally passed in March, 1871, and received the signature of the President. It was successful, however, at the expense of the appropriation, which had been such a vital part. In virtue of its provisions, foreign nations were officially notified, and the Centennial Commission received existence by the appointment, on the part of the President, of two delegates from each State and Territory on the nomination of the Governors respectively. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book International Exhibition 1876 written by United States Centennial Commission and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-12 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from International Exhibition, 1876: Reports of the President, Secretary, and Executive Committee, Together With the Journal of the Final Session of the Commission I have received from the United States Centennial Commission their final report, presenting a full exhibit of the result of the United States Centennial Celebration and Exhibition of 1876, as required by the Act of June 1, 1873. In transmitting this report for the consider ation of Congress, I express, I believe, the general judgment of the country, as well as my own, in assigning to this Exhibition a measure of success gratifying the pride and patriotism of our people, and full of promise to the great industrial and commercial interests of the country. The very ample and generous contributions which the foreign nations made to the splendor and usefulness of the Exhibition, and the cordiality with which their representatives took part in our national commemoration, deserve our profound acknowledgments. At this close of the great services rendered by the United States Centennial Commission and the Centennial Board of Finance, it gives me great pleasure to commend to your attention, and that of the people of the whole country, the laborious, faithful, and prosperous performance of their duties which have marked the administration of their respective trusts. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Century Its Fruits and Its Festival written by Edward C. Bruce and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Century, Its Fruits and Its Festival: Being a History and Description of the Centennial Exhibition, With a Preliminary Outline of Modern Progress A much longer period than six months would have been required for the thorough study of the Centennial display. But a far shorter one sufficed for the formation of sound and useful impressions. Well worth scrutiny with the microscope, it was still eloquent and in structive to the naked eye. He who ran, even, might read, if he ran often enough and on courses systematically laid out. The account here given and conclusions stated are the result of many visits 'de finitely planned and memoranda made on the spot. For both note and comment, it should be added, the writer is solely responsible. In no instance has he taken at second hand description or conclusion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition Vol 3 written by Joseph M. Wilson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-02 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition, Vol. 3: Illustrated; History, Mechanics, Science Organization of Bureaus, cx; System of awards adopted, cxi; A final and successful effort to obtain aid from Congress, cxi. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Memorial Contribution From the Maryland Historical Society written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Memorial Contribution From the Maryland Historical Society: To the Centennial Celebration of the National Independence of the United States of America, July 4th, 1876 The Maryland Historical Society wishing to bring a proper offering to the first Centennial Celebration of our National Indedendence, resolved, for that purpose, to reprint a Journal of 9 Charles Carroll of Carrollton, of Maryland, signer of the Declaration of Independence. The original manuscript of this record is kept in the Archives of the Society as a precious gift from the descendants of its illustrious author. The Journal was written by Mr. Carroll, in 1716, during a journey to Canada with Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Samuel Chase of Maryland, members of Congress, and, - jointly with Mr. Carroll, - its delegated Commissioners to try the feeling, and, if possible, to stir up the Canadians. By the request of Congress the Reverend John Carroll, cousin of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and afterwards, the first Roman Catholic Archbishop of the United States, accompanied these gentlemen on their grave and delicate errand. The undersigned were named by the Society to carry out its wishes; and with great respect, they offer this book as a patriotic memorial - showing that, at the end of one hundred years of National life, Maryland is loyal to the men and memories of 1776. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Centennial Exhibition and the Pan Handle P C And St L Ry And Pennsylvania Route Classic Reprint written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-30 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Centennial Exhibition and the Pan-Handle (P. C. And St. L. Ry.) And Pennsylvania Route Opened to the public on the loth day of May, 1876, and closed on the loth day of November following. Articles in the Exhibition, except in such collective exhibits as may receive special sanction, are classified in seven departments, as follows I. Mining. II. Manufactures. III. Education and Science. IV. Art. V. Ma chinery. VI. Agriculture. VII. Horticulture. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book History of Depue written by Depue Illinois and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-09-22 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of Depue: Depue Centennial Celebration, September 13-18, 1961 He expressed the committee's gratitude for all contributions of time, efforts, and funds. The profits will be donated to the village for improvements. A non-profit organization charter was granted the committee in March, 1961 by the Secretary of State. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Recollections After Fifty Years Classic Reprint written by J. N. Klock and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recollections After Fifty Years This album is my contribution to the semi-centennial celebration held this year. It was here that I launched out in business for myself and I owe much to the pioneers who helped me to find myself. Sometimes I wish that I had spent fifty years here instead of five. By remaining here I would have gathered less of material things and less of stress and heartbreak. Several hundred copies of this little work have been printed for free distribution and I trust that these pictures from a memory extending into the dim past may find a place among your cherished souvenirs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Catalogue Nebraska State Exhibit written by Nebraska Nebraska and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Catalogue, Nebraska State Exhibit: World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 16th, 1884, to May 31st, 1885 In keeping with a promise made contributors to the state exhibit at New Orleans, the commissioner in charge presents this catalogue, with a knowl edge of its incompleteness. In many instances no invoice Whatever was fur nished, thus compelling reliance only on frail paper tags attached to articles when shipped from their original point in the state. A very large propor tion of these were lost before the exhibit was installed, or even in the space. Before and since my return to the state, I have made all possible efforts to obtain names of donors, their post-office address, list of articles donated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Gems of the Centennial Exhibition written by George Titus Ferris and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Centennial of the University of Virginia written by John Calvin Metcalf and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Centennial of the University of Virginia: 1819-1921; The Proceedings of the Centenary Celebration, May 31 to June 3, 1921 The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. The celebration of its one-hundredth anniversary was delayed from 1919 to 1921 because of disturbed world conditions following the Great War. Prior to the Centennial there appeared the monumental History of the University of Virginia, by Philip Alexander Bruce, LL.D., the notable offering of a distinguished alumnus and historian; and coincident with that event was published a volume of poems, The Enchanted Years, contributed in honor of the occasion by poets of America and Great Britain. Shortly before the Centennial Celebration, there was shown on the moving-picture screen in Virginia and other states a series of important events and noteworthy scenes in the history of the University from the days of Jefferson and Poe to the present. The following pages set forth in order the proceedings of that historic occasion which covered four days, May 31-June 3, 1921. Most of the addresses delivered, a few representative greetings, and the text of the Centennial Pageant are included, together with a number of illustrations which will make more vivid to the reader certain memorable scenes. While the volume is primarily a record of the Centennial Celebration, it is in a larger sense an interpretation of the spirit of an institution through a hundred years of service to State and Nation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Delaware County New York History of the Century 1797 1897 written by David Murray and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Delaware County, New York; History of the Century, 1797-1897: Centennial Celebration, June 9 and 10, 1897 N issuing this centennial volume to the public the object has been to commemorate in some permanent and suitable way the events of the century which has passed. For this purpose the public celebration of the centennial anniversary was held, and the records of this memorial volume have been collected and printed. To those who have contributed to these pages we desire to ex press our most cordial thanks, and to hope that therebv a work has been produced which mav be found in some degree worthy of the occasion. We trust that the impulse which has been given by this celebration to the spirit of historical inquiry among our people may be augmented by the effort which has been made in this book to gather together what is still remembered of our history. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition Illustrated Vol 2 written by Walter Smith and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Masterpieces of the Centennial International Exhibition, Illustrated, Vol. 2: Industrial Art Turning now from this admirable production of Mr. Crane's, we give an illustration of a totally different branch of industry, in a specimen of work from the establishment of one of our own manufacturers. The comanche cup is exhibited by messrs. Tiffany Co., of new york. The main figure represents a Comanche hunter armed with a rifle, clinging dexterously to a galloping mustang in such a way as to shield his body and retain the use of his arms for defence or attack. The bas-relief on the pedestal is a fine specimen of repousse chasing. Including the base, it is wrought wholly of sterling silver. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Centennial Celebration July 2 3 4 1916 Commemorative of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Granting of the First Charter April 17th 1816 to the Village of Peekskill Classic Reprint written by George E. Briggs and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Centennial Celebration, July 2, 3, 4, 1916, Commemorative of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Granting of the First Charter, April 17th, 1816, to the Village of Peekskill House were held Councils of War, at which plans were perfected affecting not only the defences of the Highlands and West Point, but campaigns against New York and in the South. Arnold met Washington at the Bird sall House, renewed his request for West Point and received the commis sion, departing the next day to his command. I will not recite the whole story of the treason. It was a Peekskill boy, John Paulding, who had just os caped from the military prison in New York, who with two other West chester men, Williams and Van Wart, effected the capture of Andre near Dobbs Erry. There are few incidents connected with Arnold's treason and its failure which seem to indicate a special Providence watching over the liberties of America and frustrating the ingenuity, skill and machinations of its enemies. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
