History Of Buffalo And Erie County 1914 1919

Author : Daniel J. Ed Sweeney
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1362676969

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HIST OF BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY by Daniel J. Ed Sweeney Pdf

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Author : Daniel J. Sweeney
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0331909839

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History of Buffalo and Erie County by Daniel J. Sweeney Pdf

Excerpt from History of Buffalo and Erie County: 1914-1919 Outside! All around! Even about the City Hall, removed from the main arteries of travel, the crowds were surging back and forth in the streets. Crowd leaders were endeavor ing to marshal their followers in the semblance of parade formation. Here and there por tions of what once might have been a band gave out voluminously, if not harmoniously, the strains of martial music. Confetti was everywhere, and from the highest windows of the office buildings on the corner girls were throwing out sparkling clouds of paper clipped to snowflake size. Happiness in confusion appeared to have achieved its greatest triumph. Enthusiasm was at its topmost pitch. The marchers, as their respective banners indicated, were drawn from the great munition plants, from the high schools, from the law offices, from the department stores and made up a cosmopolitan crowd from the avenues and institutions where men and women earn their livelihood, or prepare themselves therefor. It was among such surroundings I plodded on in the task previously undertaken of preparing in an official way for historical reference the story of Buffalo's part in the war. Contemporaneous writers whose individual capacity for the task far overshadows mine abound. But unfortunately perhaps for this work, it happened that I had been closely associated with Buffalo's war program from the first day until, at least, the present hour. Compilations of this sort are usually the result of painstaking effort. I surely will bow in grateful appreciation if this one shall be deemed worthy of that last word of commendation. The book can claim a foundation of information obtained at first hand, and to that extent it will be a substantial edifice. Though its ornamentations may not be suggestive of the broadest culture nor the highest scholarship, it will deal with men as they were and events as they transpired among the masses of our citizenship. An inspiring skyline, a knowledge that it is a story of the splendid sacrifices and brilliant achievements of a patriotic people will tend, I am sure, to hold even the balance so that just recognition may be accorded to each, whether his task was performed under the rays of heroic splendor on the battlefield or in the equally arduous but less dangerous and more dimly illuminated walks of civic war work. 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.

Author : Milton Martin Klein
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 1102 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0801489911

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The Empire State by Milton Martin Klein Pdf

Readers from the Big Apple to Buffalo and beyond will find "The Empire State"--which provides equal coverage to "upstate" and "downstate" events and people--satisfying and informative reading. A rich resource, it chronicles the state through centuries of change.

Author : Daniel J. Sweeney ([from old catalog])
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 731 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : World War, 1914-1918
ISBN : OCLC:1046045586

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History of Buffalo and Eric County, 1914-1919,. by Daniel J. Sweeney ([from old catalog]) Pdf

Author : Michael F. Rizzo
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781411637573

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Through the Mayors' Eyes by Michael F. Rizzo Pdf

A biographical history of the mayors who held office throughout the history of Buffalo, New York, arranged chronologically by years in office.

Author : William Shurtleff,Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher : Soyinfo Center
Page : 2058 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-22
Category : Soybean
ISBN : 9781928914709

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Early History of Soybeans and Soyfoods Worldwide (1900-1923) by William Shurtleff,Akiko Aoyagi Pdf

The world;s most comprehensive, we documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive index. 520 photographs and illustrations. Free of charge in digital format on Google Books.

Author : Edward A. Gutiérrez
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700624447

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Doughboys on the Great War by Edward A. Gutiérrez Pdf

“It is impossible to reproduce the state of mind of the men who waged war in 1917 and 1918,” Edward Coffman wrote in The War to End All Wars. In Doughboys on the Great War the voices of thousands of servicemen say otherwise. The majority of soldiers from the American Expeditionary Forces returned from Europe in 1919. Where many were simply asked for basic data, veterans from four states—Utah, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Virginia—were given questionnaires soliciting additional information and “remarks.” Drawing on these questionnaires, completed while memories were still fresh, this book presents a chorus of soldiers’ voices speaking directly of the expectations, motivations, and experiences as infantrymen on the Western Front in World War I. What was it like to kill or maim German soldiers? To see friends killed or maimed by the enemy? To return home after experiencing such violence? Again and again, soldiers wrestle with questions like these, putting into words what only they can tell. They also reflect on why they volunteered, why they fought, what their training was, and how ill-prepared they were for what they found overseas. They describe how they interacted with the civilian populations in England and France, how they saw the rewards and frustrations of occupation duty when they desperately wanted to go home, and—perhaps most significantly—what it all added up to in the end. Together their responses create a vivid and nuanced group portrait of the soldiers who fought with the American Expeditionary Forces on the battlefields of Aisne-Marne, Argonne Forest, Belleau Wood, Chateau-Thierry, the Marne, Metz, Meuse-Argonne, St. Mihiel, Sedan, and Verdun during the First World War. The picture that emerges is often at odds with the popular notion of the disillusioned doughboy. Though hardened and harrowed by combat, the veteran heard here is for the most part proud of his service, service undertaken for duty, honor, and country. In short, a hundred years later, the doughboy once more speaks in his own true voice.

Author : James T. Controvich
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810883192

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The United States in World War I by James T. Controvich Pdf

With the centennial of the First World War rapidly approaching, historian and bibliographer James T. Controvich offers in The United States in World War I: A Bibliographic Guide the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference bibliography yet published. Organized by subject, this bibliography includes the full range of sources: vintage publications of the time, books, pamphlets, periodical titles, theses, dissertations, and archival sources held by federal and state organizations, as well as those in public and private hands, including historical societies and museums. As Controvich’s bibliographic accounting makes clear, there were many facets of World War I that remain virtually unknown to this day. Throughout, Controvich’s bibliography tracks the primary sources that tell each of these stories—and many others besides—during this tense period in American history. Each entry lists the author, title, place of publication, publisher, date of publication, and page count as well as descriptive information concerning illustrations, plates, ports, maps, diagrams, and plans. The armed forces section carries additional information on rosters, awards, citations, and killed and wounded in action lists. The United States in World War I: A Bibliographic Guide is an ideal research tool for students and scholars of World War I and American history.

Author : Alan D. Gaff
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0806136960

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Blood in the Argonne by Alan D. Gaff Pdf

In this unique history of the “Lost Battalion” of World War I, Alan D. Gaff tells for the first time the story of the 77th Division from the perspective of the soldiers in the ranks. On October 2, 1918, Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey led the 77th Division in a successful attack on German defenses in the Argonne Forest of northeastern France. His unit, comprised of men of a wide mix of ethnic backgrounds from New York City and the western states, was not a battalion nor was it ever “lost,” but once a newspaper editor applied the term “lost battalion” to the episode, it stuck. Gaff draws from new, unimpeachable sources—such as sworn testimony by soldiers who survived the ordeal—to correct the myths and legends and to reveal what really happened in the Argonne Forest during early October 1918.

Author : Aaron Noble,Keith Swaney,Vicki Weiss
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438467801

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A Spirit of Sacrifice by Aaron Noble,Keith Swaney,Vicki Weiss Pdf

Author : William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher : Soyinfo Center
Page : 2602 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781948436762

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History of Tofu and Tofu Products (965 CE to 1984) by William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi Pdf

The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 640 photographs and illustrations - many color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.

Author : James H. Hallas
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461750895

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Doughboy War by James H. Hallas Pdf

This multilayered history of World War I's doughboys captures the experiences of American soldiers as they trained for war, voyaged to France, and faced the harsh reality of combat on the Western Front in 1917-18. Hallas uses the words of the troops themselves to describe the first days in the muddy trenches, the bloody battles for Belleau Wood, the violent clash on the Marne, the seemingly unending morass of the Argonne, and more, revealing what the doughboys saw, what they did, how they felt, and how the Great War affected them.

Author : Martin Alan Greenberg
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781482232547

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American Volunteer Police: Mobilizing for Security by Martin Alan Greenberg Pdf

Today, it is estimated there are over 200,000 volunteers in police work throughout the United States. Although the need for such volunteers has never been greater, there is a lack of published materials regarding the nature of volunteer police work and how qualified citizens may augment police services. American Volunteer Police: Mobilizing for Security provides a selective overview of the history, organizations, operations, and legal aspects of volunteer police in various U.S. states and territories. Designed to help police leaders adopt or modify their own volunteer programs, the book: Highlights what average Americans have done and are currently doing to safeguard their communities Presents contributions of police and safety volunteers at all levels of government—including the work of FEMA volunteers, the Civil Air Patrol, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Examines youth involvement in contemporary police departments Discusses a variety of legal matters concerning volunteer participation in policing Includes the latest Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) standards concerning auxiliary and reserve police Explores new roles for volunteer police, including the treatment of homeless persons, the prevention of human trafficking, violence prevention in schools, immigration and border protection, and the establishment of college-level reserve police officer training cadet programs Framed by modern concerns for homeland security and community safety, the book places the topic in historical and international contexts. It will serve as a catalyst for the development of courses as well as growth in the number of qualified volunteer police, a necessary resource for homeland security. A 103-page online instructional manual is available for instructors who have adopted this book. It includes model answers to each of the review questions found at the end of each chapter as well as additional student exercises and related updated references.

Author : Matthew Roth
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700626342

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Magic Bean by Matthew Roth Pdf

At the turn of the twentieth century, soybeans grew on so little of America’s land that nobody bothered to track the total. By the year 2000, they covered upward of 70 million acres, second only to corn, and had become the nation’s largest cash crop. How this little-known Chinese transplant, initially grown chiefly for forage, turned into a ubiquitous component of American farming, culture, and cuisine is the story Matthew Roth tells in Magic Bean: The Rise of Soy in America. The soybean’s journey from one continent into the heart of another was by no means assured or predictable. In Asia, the soybean had been bred and cultivated into a nutritious staple food over the course of centuries. Its adoption by Americans was long in coming— the outcome of migration and innovation, changing tastes and habits, and the transformation of food, farming, breeding, marketing, and indeed the bean itself, during the twentieth century. All come in for scrutiny as Roth traces the ups and downs of the soybean’s journey. Along the way, he uncovers surprising developments, including a series of catastrophic explosions at soy-processing plants in the 1930s, the widespread production of tofu in Japanese-American internment camps during World War II, the decades-long project to improve the blandness of soybean oil, the creation of new southern soybean varieties named after Confederate generals, the role of the San Francisco Bay Area counterculture in popularizing soy foods, and the discovery of soy phytoestrogens in the late 1980s. We also encounter fascinating figures in their own right, such as Yamei Kin, the Chinese American who promoted tofu during World War I, and African American chemist Percy Lavon Julian, who played a critical role in the story of synthetic human hormones derived from soy sterols. A thoroughly engaging work of narrative history, Magic Bean: The Rise of Soy in America is the first comprehensive account of the soybean in America over the entire course of the twentieth century.

Author : James Patrick Gregory
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781648430763

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Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York by James Patrick Gregory Pdf

On October 8, 1918, seventeen soldiers from the 82nd Division, American Expeditionary Force, led by acting Sgt. Bernard Early, flanked a German machine gun nest that had inundated their unit with withering fire. In this sneak attack, they successfully surprised and captured more than 80 German soldiers before an unseen machine gun suddenly opened fire and killed six men. Acting Cpl. Alvin York, a member of the patrol, received the credit for taking control of the squad and single-handedly killing 20 Germans, capturing 132 prisoners, and eliminating 35 machine guns, all before leading the men back to Allied lines. For this act of bravery, York not only received the Medal of Honor and was promoted to sergeant, but he also rose to fame and glory. The 1941 movie Sergeant York, starring Gary Cooper, solidified York as a legend and one of the most well-known military figures in American history. In Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York, historian James P. Gregory Jr. tells the story of the other sixteen soldiers who took part in the battle, capture, and return before fading into relative obscurity in the shadow of Sergeant York. As the tale reached mythological proportions, the other survivors began to speak out, seeking recognition for their parts in the engagement, only to be stymied by improper investigations, cover-ups, and media misrepresentations. Here, Gregory recovers the story of these other men and the part they played alongside York while revealing the process of mythmaking in twentieth-century America.