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An American Biographical and Historical Dictionary (Classic Reprint)

Author: William Allen

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Published: 2015-07-04

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13: 9781330675540

Excerpt from An American Biographical and Historical Dictionary The following work presents itself to the public with no claims to attention, but such as are founded upon the interest, which may be felt in the lives of Americans. Finding himself a few years ago in a literary retirement, with no important duties, which pressed immediately upon him, the author conceived the plan of this dictionary. He was desirous of bringing to the citizens of the United States more information, than was generally possessed, respecting the illustrious men of former times, the benefactors and ornaments of this country, who have passed away. He persuaded himself, that if he could collect the fragments of biography, which were buried in the mass of American history, or scattered amidst a multitude of tracts of various kinds, and could fashion these materials into a regular form, so as to place before the eye our great and good men, if not in their full dimensions, yet in their true shape, he should render an acceptable service to his countrymen. This work with no little labor he has now completed; and the inexperienced artist, in his first essay, can hope only, that his design will be commended. He wishes chiefly, that as the images of departed excellence are surveyed, the spirit, which animated them, may be caught by the beholder. As an apology however for the deficiences and errors of various kinds, which may be found in the work, a full exposition of his plan, and some representation of the difficulty of executing it seem to be necessary. 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.

A New American Biographical Dictionary (Classic Reprint)

Author: Thomas J. Rogers

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 9780666695772

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Excerpt from A New American Biographical Dictionary The compiler claims no other merit for this work, than a persevering industry to collect and save from oblivion, the names and deeds of those brave men, whose wisdom In coun cil, and valour 1n battle, gave liberty and independence to a great, powerful, and ﬂourishing nation. 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.

The American Biographical Dictionary

Author: William Allen

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-22

Total Pages: 918

ISBN-13: 9780266596752

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Excerpt from The American Biographical Dictionary: Containing an Account of the Lives, Characters, and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons Deceased in North America, From Its First Settlement The following work presents itself to the public with no claims to attention, but such as are founded upon the interest which may be felt in the lives Of Americans. Finding himself, a few years ago, in a literary retirement, with no important duties which pressed immediately upon him, the author conceived the plan of this Dictionary. He was desirous Of bringing to the citizens of the United States more information than was generally possessed, respecting the illustrious men Of former times, the benefactors and ornaments of this country, who have passed away. He persuaded himself that, if he could collect the fragments Of biography, which were buried in the mass of American history, or scattered amidst a multitude of tracts Of various kinds, and could fashion these materials into a regular form, SO as to place before the eye our great and good men, if not in their full dimensions, yet in their true shape, he Should render an acceptable service to his country men. This work, with no little labor, he has now completed; and the inexperienced artist, in his first essay, can hope only that his design will be commended. He wishes chieﬂy, that, as the images of departed excellence are surveyed, the spirit which animated them may be caught by the beholder. As an apology, however, for the deficiencies and errors of various kinds which may be found in the work, a full exposition of his plan, and some representation of the difficulty of executing it, seem to be necessary. 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.

An American Biographical and Historical Dictionary

Author: William Allen

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-05-20

Total Pages: 814

ISBN-13: 9780259759188

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Excerpt from An American Biographical and Historical Dictionary: Containing an Account of the Lives, Characters, and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in North America From Its First Settlement, and a Summary of the History of the Several Colonies and of the United States Tm: following work presents itself to the public With no claims to attention, but such, as are founded upon the interest, which may be felt in the lives of Americans Finding himself a few years ago in a literary retirement, with no important duties, which pressed immedi ately upon him, the author conceived the plan of this Dictionary He was desirous of bringing to the citizens of the United States more information, than was generally possessed, respecting the illustrious men of former times, the benefactors and ornaments of this country, who have passed away He persuaded himself, that if he could col lect the fragments of bmgraphy, which were buried in the mass of American history, or scattered amidst a multitude of tracts of variou!' kinds, and could fashion these materials into a regular form, so as to place before the eye our great and good men, if not in their full di mensions, yet in their true shape, he should render an acceptable ser vice to his countrymen This work With no little labor he has now completed and the inexperienced artist, in his first essay, can hope only, that his design Will be commended He wishes chieﬂy, that as the images of departed excellence are surveyed, the spirit, which an imated them, may be caught by the beholder. 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.

A New American Biographical Dictionary; Or Remembrancer of the Departed Heroes, Sages and Statesmen of America (Classic Reprint)

Author: Thomas J. Rogers

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9780364013144

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Excerpt from A New American Biographical Dictionary; Or Remembrancer of the Departed Heroes, Sages and Statesmen of America But why should'we enumerate our injuries in detail? By one statute it is declared, that parliament can of right make laws to bind us in all cases whatsoever. What is to defend us against so enormous, so unlimited a power? Not a single man of those who assume it, is chosen by us'; or is subject to our control or inﬂuence; but, on the contrary, they are all of them exempt from the operation of such laws; and an American revenue, if not diverted from the ostensible purposes for which it is raised, would actually lighten their ov'vn burdens in proportion as they increase ours. We saw the misery to which such despotism would reduce us. We for ten years incessantly and ineﬂ'ectually besieged the throne as supplicants; we reasoned, we remonstrated with par liament in the most mild and decent language. 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.

An American Biographical and Historical Dictionary - Primary Source Edition

Author: William Allen

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 662

ISBN-13: 9781289785239

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Dictionary of American Biography

Author: American Council of Learned Societies

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-09-28

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 9781396466557

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Excerpt from Dictionary of American Biography: Index; Volumes 1-20 Early in the publication of the twenty volumes of the Dictionary of American Biography it became evident that an analytical index must be compiled if the wealth of the Dictionary was to be made available for refer ence.* The task of compiling an index of this scope has been great, and the problems have been complicated, but the compilers have rendered patient and devoted service to the end that all subjects in the entire set might be classified and arranged so as to give the Dictionary its maximum usefulness. The index, in its broadest sense, is an epitome of our national life in all its varied aspects and the compilers have kept constantly in mind this body of factual evidence. 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.

Lamb's Biographical Dictionary of the United States, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

Author: James Lamb Company

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-09-11

Total Pages: 708

ISBN-13: 9781333558673

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Excerpt from Lamb's Biographical Dictionary of the United States, Vol. 3 Erskin E, John, jurist, was born at Strabane, Tyrone, Ireland, Sept. 13, 1813. He was taken in 1821 to America, where he was educated, with the exception of the years 1827 - 32, when he attended school in his native country. He removed to Florida in 1842, and after teaching school for four years he was admitted to the bar in 1846. He removed to Atlanta, Ga., in 1855, and in 1865 was appointed by President Johnson, u.s. District judge for the district Of Georgia. In April, 1882, when the state was divided he was made judge of the southern district, and retired in Decem ber, 1883, being succeeded by Judge Emory Speer. He died in Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 27, 1895. Ervin, James, representative, was born in Williamsburg district, S. C., Oct. 17, 1778. He was graduated from Brown university in 1797, was admitted to the South Carolina bar in 1800, and practised law at Pee Dee, He was a representative in the state legislature, 1800 - 04; solicitor of the northern district of the state, 1804-16, and a representative in the 15th and 16th congresses, 1817 - 21. He died near Darling ton Courthouse, July 7, 1841. 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.

New Biographical Dictionary, and American Remembrancer, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

Author: James Hardie

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-19

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9781332831685

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Excerpt from New Biographical Dictionary, and American Remembrancer, Vol. 4 In his colouring, there is Ilrength, roundnefs and boldnefs; but his men want dignity, and his women grace. The good fenfe of the nation is charaeterifed in his portraits, from which, you may fee that he liv ed in an age when neither enthufiafm nor fervility was predominant. Yet with a pencil fo firm, poifelfed of a numerous and excellent colleetion of drawings, full ofthe theory, and profound in refleetions on his art, he drew nothing well below the head, and was void of imagination. His attitudes, draperies and back-grounds are infipid and unmeaning; fo ill did he apply to his own praelice the fagacious rules and hints he bellow ed ou others. Though he wrote With fire and judg ment, -his paintings owed little to, either. No man dived deeper into the inexhauftible {lores of Raphael, or was more fmitten with the native lultre of Vandyck. Yet though capable of tailing the elevation of the one, and the elegance of the other, he could never contrive to fee with their eyes, when he was to copy nature him felf. One wonders that he could comment upon their works fo well, and imitate them fo little. 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."

Who's Who in America

Author: John William Leonard

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-08-20

Total Pages: 878

ISBN-13: 9781391504414

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Excerpt from Who's Who in America: A Biographical Dictionary of Living Men and Women of the United States, 1899-1900 As to names that will be missed it may be said that there were many persons who, though repeatedly requested to furnish information, persistently refused or remained silent. In a number of these cases data, believed to be entirely reliable, has been obtained from other sources, but in a few instances no facts regarded as trustworthy could be procured, and such names are, perforce, omitted altogether. 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.