Download or read book Eminent Americans Vol 2 of 2 written by Benson J. Lossing and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Eminent Americans, Vol. 2 of 2: Comprising Brief Biographies of Leading Statesmen, Patriots, and Other Men and Women, Who Have Made American History T is honorable to be wealthy, when wealth is honorably acquired, and when it is used for laudable or noble purposes. One of the most eminent possess ore of great riches, among the comparatively few in this country, was Stephen Girard of Philadelphia, where the memory of his opulence is perpetuated by a college bearing his name. He was a native of France, and was born near Bor deaux, on the 24th of May, 17 50. He was the child of a peasant, and the only school in which he was educated was the great world of active life. When about eleven years of age he left his native country, and sailed as a cabin-boy for the West Indies. He afterward went to New York, and spent several years in voyages between that port and the West Indies and New Orleans, as cabin boy, seaman, mate, and finally as master. Having saved some money, he opened a small shop in Philadelphia, in 1769, and the next year he married the beautiful daughter of a caulker. His own asperity of temper made their connubial life un happy. She became insane, in 1790, and died in the Philadelphia hospital, in 1815, leaving no children. 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 Portraits of Eminent Americans Now Living Vol 2 of 2 written by John Livingston and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Portraits of Eminent Americans Now Living, Vol. 2 of 2: With Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Their Lives and Actions The knowledge he thus obtained of practical business and of men has perhaps been one of the most active influences in moulding his subsequent career, which has thus far been more successful than most men of his age. 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 National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans Vol 2 of 2 written by Evert Augustus Duyckinck and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans, Vol. 2 of 2: Including Orators, Statesmen, Naval and Military Heroes, Jurists, Authors, Etc;, Etc Constellation, leaving this little guard to control one hundred and seventy three unfettered Frenchmen. The hand ful of American seamen, however, were well officered; the prisoners were got into the hold, and though eager to escape, kept there by the superior resolution and vigilance of their cap tors, who, besides their duty of work ing the ship, watched as a guard at the hatchways for three days, till the vessel was brought safely to the Constellation at St. Kitt's. For this brilliant service, Porter, at the time, received no promo tion. Before the close of the year, however, he was made lieutenant. He served with honor and distinction in the West India service, till the termination of this quasi-war with France. 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 National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans Vol 1 of 2 written by Evert A. Duyckinck and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans, Vol. 1 of 2: Including Orators, Statesmen, Naval and Military Heroes, Jurists, Authors, Etc; From Original Full Length Paintings by Alonzo Chappel; With Biographical and Historical Narratives Understood or appreciated till we penetrate to the motives and opportunities Of the individuals who have lived and died for the grand result. Then our hearts are warmed, our resolves strengthened, and our hopes encouraged to increase and magnify our own parts in the ever-acting drama. Biography may be said to be the key to history. It admits us into the privacies and behind the scenes, and makes us acquainted with the separate parts Of the great whole. In some respects the sight may be calculated to diminish our admiration; but this is only at a casual view, and to an inferior order of Observers. There will always be found great actors as the supporters of great events. Nothing, as Lear says. 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 Eminent Americans Vol 1 of 2 written by Benson J. Lossing and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Eminent Americans, Vol. 1 of 2: Comprising Brief Biographies of Leading Statesmen, Patriots, Orators and Others, Men and Women, Who Have Made American History Lives of great men all remind us We may make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Foot-prints on the sands of Time. 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.
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Download or read book Portraits of Eminent Americans Now Living Vol 1 of 2 written by John Livingrston and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Portraits of Eminent Americans Now Living, Vol. 1 of 2: With Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Their Lives and Actions This work presents to the world, sketches, with pen and pencil, of some Of those prominent Americans now living - including Lawyers, Doctors, Statesmen, Financiers, Merchants, Manufacturers and Farmers - whose talents, energy and enterprise, while affording an instructive lesson to mankind, seem worthy of being held up as examples for emulation. That the memory of such persons, besides being treasured in the hearts of relatives and friends, should have its public record also, is peculiarly proper; because a knowledge of men whose substantial fame rests upon their attainments, character, and success, must exert a wholesome influence on the rising generation Of the American people; while to those who have arrived at a period in life not to be benefited by lessons designed for less advanced age, it cannot fail to prove interesting. 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 Eminent Americans Comprising Brief Biographies of Leading Statesmen Patriots Orators and Others Men and Women Who Have Made American History written by Benson John Lossing and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book American History Volume 2 written by Thomas S. Kidd and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American History volume 2 gives a wide overview of America’s history from the end of the Civil War era, to the political and cultural struggles of contemporary times. Thomas S. Kidd employs lessons learned from his own scholarly expertise and history classes to weave together a compelling narrative of the defeats and triumphs that have defined the American national experience. Unlike many textbooks of modern American history, religion and faith remain central aspects of the book’s coverage, through present-day America. It gives detailed treatment of episodes such as America’s military conflicts, the Civil Rights movement, and the culture wars of the past half-century. Professor Kidd also considers the development of America’s obsession with entertainment, from the rise of the first movies, to the social media age. American History volume 2 will help students wrestle with the political and cultural changes that have dramatically transformed contemporary American life
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