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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 798
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The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-made Men
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-made Men
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 798
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 798
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The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men
Author: American Biographical Publishing Co
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265584941
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
Excerpt from The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men: Illinois Volume In some instances, sketches which appeared in the former volume, have been reproduced in this, with certain changes, but the great bulk of the present work comprises the biographies of men who have attained to prominence or success, that have not heretofore appeared in any state work. Until within a comparatively recent period, recording and preserving biographies has been confined to the few, the great or noted, while the history of that vast army of workers, whose life struggles, whose defeats and whose successes have contributed so largely to our national growth, and become so intimately identified with our institutions, has been passed over without comment, unnoticed and unsung. That such should have been the case was but natural, as the outgrowth of that spirit of hero-worship, which in times past has so universally prevailed; that spirit which could sacrifice the multitude in the elevation and adoration of the few. But ours is a practical age, an age in which every man, nerved by independence and inspired by freedom, may be a hero, and as a natural sequence, we find on every hand those, who, meeting the varied phases of life, struggling against adversity, or rejoicing in the calm repose of prosperity, have developed in themselves independent, sturdy manhood and to preserve a record of their lives, both that they may be kept in remembrance, and that others may be profited and inspired by their example, is paying them only a just and merited tribute. 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.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265584941
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
Excerpt from The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men: Illinois Volume In some instances, sketches which appeared in the former volume, have been reproduced in this, with certain changes, but the great bulk of the present work comprises the biographies of men who have attained to prominence or success, that have not heretofore appeared in any state work. Until within a comparatively recent period, recording and preserving biographies has been confined to the few, the great or noted, while the history of that vast army of workers, whose life struggles, whose defeats and whose successes have contributed so largely to our national growth, and become so intimately identified with our institutions, has been passed over without comment, unnoticed and unsung. That such should have been the case was but natural, as the outgrowth of that spirit of hero-worship, which in times past has so universally prevailed; that spirit which could sacrifice the multitude in the elevation and adoration of the few. But ours is a practical age, an age in which every man, nerved by independence and inspired by freedom, may be a hero, and as a natural sequence, we find on every hand those, who, meeting the varied phases of life, struggling against adversity, or rejoicing in the calm repose of prosperity, have developed in themselves independent, sturdy manhood and to preserve a record of their lives, both that they may be kept in remembrance, and that others may be profited and inspired by their example, is paying them only a just and merited tribute. 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.
United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men, Illinois Volume
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ISBN: 9780832857072
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1194
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ISBN: 9780832857072
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Languages : en
Pages : 1194
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The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-made Men
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 1120
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Colonels in Blue--Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Author: Roger D. Hunt
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476626359
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The sixth in a series documenting Union army colonels, this biographical dictionary lists regimental commanders from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. A brief sketch of each is included--many published here for the first time--giving a synopsis of Civil War service and biographical details, along with photos where available.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476626359
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The sixth in a series documenting Union army colonels, this biographical dictionary lists regimental commanders from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. A brief sketch of each is included--many published here for the first time--giving a synopsis of Civil War service and biographical details, along with photos where available.
A List of the Genealogical Works in the Illinois State Historical Library, Springfield, Illinois
Author: Illinois State Historical Library
Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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The Canadian Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-made Men
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 884
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 884
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The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men; Wisconsin Volume
Author: American Biographical Publishing Company
Publisher: Arkose Press
ISBN: 9781343875005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Arkose Press
ISBN: 9781343875005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
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.
Stealing Lincoln's Body
Author: Thomas J. CRAUGHWELL
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674029976
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
On the night of the 1876 presidential election, a gang of counterfeiters attempted to steal the entombed embalmed body of Abraham Lincoln and hold it for ransom. Craughwell returns to this bizarre, and largely forgotten, event with the first book to place the grave robbery in historical context. This rousing story of hapless con men, intrepid federal agents, and ordinary Springfield citizens offers an unusual glimpse into late-nineteenth-century America.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674029976
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
On the night of the 1876 presidential election, a gang of counterfeiters attempted to steal the entombed embalmed body of Abraham Lincoln and hold it for ransom. Craughwell returns to this bizarre, and largely forgotten, event with the first book to place the grave robbery in historical context. This rousing story of hapless con men, intrepid federal agents, and ordinary Springfield citizens offers an unusual glimpse into late-nineteenth-century America.