Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
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Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1392

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Includes the Report of the Mississippi River Commission, 1881-19 .

Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Civil Works Directorate
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Category : Civil engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1490

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Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
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Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1372

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Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
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Category : Civil engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1484

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Author: Sam K. Cowan
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 114

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In 'Sergeant York And His People' by Sam K. Cowan, readers are immersed in a detailed account of the life of Alvin C. York, a renowned World War I hero. The book combines historical facts with insightful anecdotes about York's upbringing, his experiences in the war, and how he became a symbol of American patriotism. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book captures the essence of rural America in the early 20th century, offering a vivid portrayal of York's struggle for personal and moral growth amidst the chaos of war. Cowan's work not only sheds light on York's heroism but also provides a broader understanding of the societal values and challenges of the time. The language and tone of the book reflect Cowan's dedication to preserving York's legacy and honoring his contributions to American history. 'Sergeant York And His People' is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the complexities of human nature and heroism.

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Category : Hydrology
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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Category : Lumber trade
Languages : en
Pages : 564

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Author: American Iris Society
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Category : Irises (Plants)
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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Author: Harriette Simpson Arnow
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1609173716
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 806

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Harriette Arnow’s search for truth as early American settlers knew it began as a child—the old songs, handed-down stories, and proverbs that colored her world compelled her on a journey that informs her depiction of the Cumberland River Valley in Kentucky and Tennessee. Arnow drew from court records, wills, inventories, early newspapers, and unpublished manuscripts to write Seedtime on the Cumberland, which chronicles the movement of settlers away from the coast, as well as their continual refinement of the “art of pioneering.” A companion piece, this evocative history covers the same era, 1780–1803, from the first settlement in what was known as “Middle Tennessee” to the Louisiana Purchase. When Middle Tennessee was the American frontier, the men and women who settled there struggled for survival, land, and human dignity. The society they built in their new home reflected these accomplishments, vulnerabilities, and ambitions, at a time when America was experiencing great political, industrial, and social upheaval.

Author: Harriette Simpson Arnow
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1609173678
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 534

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Harriette Arnow’s roots ran deep into the Cumberland River country of Kentucky and Tennessee, and out of her closeness to that land and its people comes this remarkable history. The first of two companion volumes, Seedtime on the Cumberland captures the triumphs and tragedies of everyday life on the frontier, a place where the land both promised and demanded much. In the years between 1780 and 1803, this part of the country presented tremendous opportunity to those who endeavored to make a new life there. Drawing on an extensive body of primary sources—including family journals, court records, and personal inventories—Arnow paints a stirring portrait of these intrepid people. Like the midden at some ancient archaeological site, these accumulated items become a treasure awaiting the insight and organization of an interpreter. Arnow also draws on a medium she believed in unerringly—oral history, the rich tradition that shaped so much of her own family and regional experience. A classic study of the Old Southwest, Seedtime on the Cumberland documents with stirring perceptiveness the opening of the Appalachian frontier, the intersection of settlers and Native Americans, and the harsh conditions of life in the borderlands.