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Author : Franklin Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1998-11
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89066407503
Author : Franklin Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1332468357
Excerpt from History of Columbia County, New York: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers We present to the public this history of Columbia County - the result of much labor and research - with a feeling of confidence, tempered by a consciousness of unavoidable imperfection. To write a truthful history of any county or section of country is never a light or an easy task; but it becomes peculiarly onerous in the case of a county like Columbia, whose annals extend through more than two and a half centuries, and whose story must commence far back in the dimness of that ancient time when the dusky Mohicans first welcomed the pale-faced voyagers from beyond the sea. In such a field we have not expected to achieve absolute perfection and completeness of detail, but we have used our best endeavors to approximate as nearly as may be to that result. We have consulted many of the best and most reliable historical works bearing upon the subject, and have spared no labor in gathering material from the most thoroughly informed citizens of the county; and in these researches we have not been more anxious to collect all obtainable facts than to exclude everything of doubtful authenticity. The most difficult part of this, as of all similar works, is the obtaining of correct knowledge of the dates of first settlements, and the names of those who made them. Accounts of these are in most cases - especially in a region so anciently settled as Columbia County - transmitted through the medium of tradition; the different statements almost invariably disagreeing in material points, and not infrequently being wholly irreconcilable. In these extreme cases the historian has no resource except to give the differing accounts for what they are worth, and to submit the question to the judgment of the public. Another source of perplexity is found in the changes in orthography of many of the old names, particularly those of Dutch or of Indian origin, though it is by no means uncommon in those of the English. In old colonial records we not only find that, through the carelessness, caprice, or ignorance of the scribes of those days, names of persons and places are differently spelled by different writers, but that as many as four different orthographical constructions of the same word are sometimes found in the same document; so that, in more than one instance, we have found it extremely difficult to decide which manner was the proper one to adopt. It seems unnecessary to say more in presentation of our work to its patrons. They will judge it upon its merits, and we trust it will meet their approval. It has been our design to trace in it the progress of the county of Columbia in such a manner as to show clearly to the reader of the present day its gradual development from the original wilderness, and through the maturing stages of its existence, up to its present condition of enlightenment and prosperity, and to illustrate in plain and simple story the privations, the virtues, the piety, patriotism, and enterprise of her people. How far we have succeeded in accomplishing this purpose, the public verdict will decide. 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 : Franklin 1828-1885 Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1362729884
Author : Ellis Franklin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0243796099
Author : Richard F. Miller
Publisher : University Press of New England
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611686203
While many Civil War reference books exist, there is no single compendium that contains important details about the combatant states (and territories) that Civil War researchers can readily access for their work. People looking for information about the organizations, activities, economies, demographics, and prominent personalities of Civil War states and state governments must assemble data from a variety of sources, with many key sources remaining unavailable online. This volume provides a crucial reference book for Civil War scholars and historians, professional or amateur, seeking information about Pennsylvania during the war. Its principal sources include the Official Records, state adjutant general reports, legislative journals, state and federal legislation, executive speeches and proclamations on the federal and state levels, and the general and special orders issued by the military authorities of both governments, North and South. Designed and organized for easy use, this book can be read in two ways: by individual state, with each chapter offering a stand-alone history of an individual state's war years; or across states, comparing reactions to the same event or solutions to the same problems.
Author : Franklin Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Columbia County (N.Y.)
ISBN : OCLC:18697156
Author : John K. Driscoll
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786423859
From his first court martial as a cadet at West Point through his dismissal from the United States Army at the age of 49, Justus McKinstry made his career through outright cunning and manipulation of the legal system. Graduating from West Point in 1838, he eventually landed a long-sought-after position in the quartermaster corps. During his service here he took advantage of the extraordinary wartime circumstances to betray the public trust and make a profit for himself in the guise of acquiring much needed supplies. He was brought before a court of inquiry or a court martial six times during his nefarious career, yet only one time were charges initiated from within the Army itself. The final charges--once again initiated from a source outside the Army--brought his crimes to light and resulted in his dismissal from the service. This biography takes a look at the forces within the life of Brigadier General Justus McKinstry that shaped him into the man he eventually became. It briefly discusses his upbringing as well as his unprecedented six years at West Point and his service during the Second Seminole and Mexican wars. The bulk of the text, however, concentrates on his Civil War commission and his duties as an officer of the quartermaster corps, especially his position as Chief Quartermaster of the Department of the West during the summer and fall of 1861. Special emphasis is placed on the ways in which the system itself failed McKinstry, bringing into question the ability of the Army to police itself. Sources incorporate an abundance of official records from the time period, including a transcript of McKinstry's final court martial.
Author : James Hadden Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 822 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Dutchess County (N.Y.)
ISBN : CORNELL:31924075385033
Author : William E. Van Vugt
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : British Americans
ISBN : 0252067576
From 1820 to 1860, the United States and Great Britain were the two most closely interconnected countries in the world in terms of culture and economic growth. In an important addition to immigration history, William Van Vugt explores who came to America from Great Britain during this period and why. Disruptions and economic hardships, such as the repeal of Britain's protective Corn Laws, the potato famine, and technological displacement, do not account for the great mid-century surge of British migration to America. Rather than desperation and impoverishment, Van Vugt finds that immigrants were motivated by energy, tenacity, and ambition to improve their lives by taking advantage of opportunities in America. Drawing on county histories, passenger lists of immigrant ships, census data, and manuscript collections in Great Britain and the United States, Van Vugt sketches the lives and fortunes of dozens of immigrant farmers, miners, artisans, skilled and unskilled laborers, professionals, and religious nonconformists.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Hillsdale County (Mich.)
ISBN : UOMDLP:bad0928:0001.001
Author : Donald B. Cole
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781400853618
Donald Cole analyzes the political skills that brought Van Buren the nickname Little Magician," describing how he built the Albany Regency (which became a model for political party machines) and how he created the Democratic party of Andrew Jackson. Originally published in 1984. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author : Umar F. Abd-Allah
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780195187281
Alexander Russell Webb (1846-1916) was a central figure in the early history of Islam in America. He wrote numerous books intended to introduce Islam to Americans, and served as the representative of Islam at the 1893 Worlds Parliament of Religions in Chicago. This is a biography of Webbs' life.
Author : Duane Hamilton Hurd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Otsego County (N.Y.)
ISBN : CHI:27274846
Author : New York (State). Legislature. Senate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1240 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Government publications
ISBN : CORNELL:31924093349862
Author : New York State Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Libraries
ISBN : MINN:319510008418557
From 1889 to 1918 the reports consist of the Report of the director and appendixes, which from 1893 include various bulletins issued by the library (Additions; Bibliography; History; Legislation; Library school; Public libraries) These, including the Report of the director, were each issued also separately.