Author: Joseph Sabin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 17
Author: Thomas Jefferson
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691207941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
A definitive scholarly edition of the retirement papers of Thomas Jefferson The 612 documents in this volume include Jefferson’s notes on his early career, one of the lengthiest documents of his retirement. Often misleadingly called his autobiography, the text describes Jefferson’s experience as an American revolutionary, a legislator shaping and revising Virginia’s laws, and a United States diplomat in France as its own revolution neared. Jefferson sits for a portrait by Thomas Sully commissioned for West Point. He takes the unusual step of allowing his recommendation of a book by John Taylor to be published, insuring a wide circulation of Jefferson’s views on the proper balance between state and federal powers. In a private letter he asserts that the federal judiciary is amassing overarching power, “ever acting, with noiseless foot, & unalarming advance, gaining ground step by step, and holding what it gains.” Jefferson receives a description of an African American commemoration of the nation’s 1807 ban on the importation of slaves. Jefferson advises that the opening of the University of Virginia is not imminent even as he oversees its construction and defends the high cost, stating as his goal, “to do, not what was to perish with ourselves, but what would remain, be respected and preserved thro’ other ages.”
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691207941
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
A definitive scholarly edition of the retirement papers of Thomas Jefferson The 612 documents in this volume include Jefferson’s notes on his early career, one of the lengthiest documents of his retirement. Often misleadingly called his autobiography, the text describes Jefferson’s experience as an American revolutionary, a legislator shaping and revising Virginia’s laws, and a United States diplomat in France as its own revolution neared. Jefferson sits for a portrait by Thomas Sully commissioned for West Point. He takes the unusual step of allowing his recommendation of a book by John Taylor to be published, insuring a wide circulation of Jefferson’s views on the proper balance between state and federal powers. In a private letter he asserts that the federal judiciary is amassing overarching power, “ever acting, with noiseless foot, & unalarming advance, gaining ground step by step, and holding what it gains.” Jefferson receives a description of an African American commemoration of the nation’s 1807 ban on the importation of slaves. Jefferson advises that the opening of the University of Virginia is not imminent even as he oversees its construction and defends the high cost, stating as his goal, “to do, not what was to perish with ourselves, but what would remain, be respected and preserved thro’ other ages.”
Bibliotheca Americana
Author: Joseph Sabin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
A Checklist of American Imprints, 1820-1829
Author: M. Frances Cooper
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810805132
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
This printers, publishers and booksellers index is modeled after Bristol's Index of Printers, Publishers and Booksellers Indicated by Charles Evans in his American Bibliography. Each entry contains a name and place, with item numbers listed underneath by date. Personal names are listed in the most complete form that could be determined. Corporate names are listed in the form used by the Library of Congress. Newspapers and magazines are entered by their full titles as recorded in Brigham's American Newspapers, 1821-1936 and Union List of Serials. Also included is a geographical index by city and a list of omissions with explanations.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810805132
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
This printers, publishers and booksellers index is modeled after Bristol's Index of Printers, Publishers and Booksellers Indicated by Charles Evans in his American Bibliography. Each entry contains a name and place, with item numbers listed underneath by date. Personal names are listed in the most complete form that could be determined. Corporate names are listed in the form used by the Library of Congress. Newspapers and magazines are entered by their full titles as recorded in Brigham's American Newspapers, 1821-1936 and Union List of Serials. Also included is a geographical index by city and a list of omissions with explanations.
The Fourth of July
Author: Paul Goetsch
Publisher: Gunter Narr Verlag
ISBN: 9783823344841
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Publisher: Gunter Narr Verlag
ISBN: 9783823344841
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The Fourth of July Encyclopedia
Author: James R. Heintze
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476608555
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical significance, the book focuses on the Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of more than two centuries, starting with the first celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of Independence that occurred within days of its signing. Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and literary figures. Other topics include parks, monuments and statues dedicated on the Fourth; famous speeches and the personalities behind their stories; and general subjects of interest including education, abolition, temperance, African Americans, Native Americans, wars, transportation and holiday catastrophes.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476608555
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and events of historical significance, the book focuses on the Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of more than two centuries, starting with the first celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of Independence that occurred within days of its signing. Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes, musicians, and literary figures. Other topics include parks, monuments and statues dedicated on the Fourth; famous speeches and the personalities behind their stories; and general subjects of interest including education, abolition, temperance, African Americans, Native Americans, wars, transportation and holiday catastrophes.
Catalogue of the Library of the Massachusetts Historical Society
Author: Massachusetts Historical Society. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Catalogue of the Library. (Prepared by John Appleton.).
Author: Massachusetts Historical Society (BOSTON, Massachusetts). Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Catalogue of the library of the Massachusetts historical society
Author: John Appleton (M.D.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Chants Democratic
Author: Sean Wilentz
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198038917
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Since its publication in 1984, Chants Democratic has endured as a classic narrative on labor and the rise of American democracy. In it, Sean Wilentz explores the dramatic social and intellectual changes that accompanied early industrialization in New York. He provides a panoramic chronicle of New York City's labor strife, social movements, and political turmoil in the eras of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson. Twenty years after its initial publication, Wilentz has added a new preface that takes stock of his own thinking, then and now, about New York City and the rise of the American working class.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198038917
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
Since its publication in 1984, Chants Democratic has endured as a classic narrative on labor and the rise of American democracy. In it, Sean Wilentz explores the dramatic social and intellectual changes that accompanied early industrialization in New York. He provides a panoramic chronicle of New York City's labor strife, social movements, and political turmoil in the eras of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson. Twenty years after its initial publication, Wilentz has added a new preface that takes stock of his own thinking, then and now, about New York City and the rise of the American working class.
A dictionary of books relating to America, from its discovery to the present time.
Author: Joseph Sabin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752520515
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752520515
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.