Author: Florence A. Christoph
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
Book Description
Steven Coerte VanVoorhees was born in about 1599 in Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. He married Aaltjen Wessels in about 1625 and they had four children. He married Willempie Roelofse Seubering in about 1649 and they had six children. They emigrated in 1660 and settled in Amersfort, New York. Steven died in 1684 in Flatlands, New York. Descendants and relatives lived in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and elsewhere.
The Van Voorhees Family in America
Author: Florence A. Christoph
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
Book Description
Steven Coerte VanVoorhees was born in about 1599 in Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. He married Aaltjen Wessels in about 1625 and they had four children. He married Willempie Roelofse Seubering in about 1649 and they had six children. They emigrated in 1660 and settled in Amersfort, New York. Steven died in 1684 in Flatlands, New York. Descendants and relatives lived in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and elsewhere.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1076
Book Description
Steven Coerte VanVoorhees was born in about 1599 in Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. He married Aaltjen Wessels in about 1625 and they had four children. He married Willempie Roelofse Seubering in about 1649 and they had six children. They emigrated in 1660 and settled in Amersfort, New York. Steven died in 1684 in Flatlands, New York. Descendants and relatives lived in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and elsewhere.
The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature
Author: Steven R. Serafin
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780826417770
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
More than ten years in the making, this comprehensive single-volume literary survey is for the student, scholar, and general reader. The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature represents a collaborative effort, involving 300 contributors from across the US and Canada. Composed of more than 1,100 signed biographical-critical entries, this Encyclopedia serves as both guide and companion to the study and appreciation of American literature. A special feature is the topical article, of which there are 70.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9780826417770
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1340
Book Description
More than ten years in the making, this comprehensive single-volume literary survey is for the student, scholar, and general reader. The Continuum Encyclopedia of American Literature represents a collaborative effort, involving 300 contributors from across the US and Canada. Composed of more than 1,100 signed biographical-critical entries, this Encyclopedia serves as both guide and companion to the study and appreciation of American literature. A special feature is the topical article, of which there are 70.
Handbook of 20th Century Quotations
Author: Frank S. Pepper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Jungle Book
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations
Author: Elizabeth Knowles
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199208956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Containing more than 5,000 quotations from authors as diverse as Bertolt Brecht, George W. Bush, Homer Simpson, Carl Sagan, William Shatner, and Desmond Tutu, the dictionary is organized alphabetically by author, with generous cross-referencing and keyword and thematic indexes. This new edition features more than 500 new quotations and 187 new authors. The book includes special sections featuring quotations from cartoons, films, political slogans, famous last words, misquotations, official advice, newspaper headlines and more.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199208956
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Containing more than 5,000 quotations from authors as diverse as Bertolt Brecht, George W. Bush, Homer Simpson, Carl Sagan, William Shatner, and Desmond Tutu, the dictionary is organized alphabetically by author, with generous cross-referencing and keyword and thematic indexes. This new edition features more than 500 new quotations and 187 new authors. The book includes special sections featuring quotations from cartoons, films, political slogans, famous last words, misquotations, official advice, newspaper headlines and more.
The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume I
Author: Martin Luther King
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520079502
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
First in a series of 14 volumes, this book contains the complete texts of King's letters, speeches, sermons, student papers, and other articles. The papers range chronologically from his childhood to his young manhood. An introductory biographical essay presents a broad picture of the events that the documents themselves cover, while extensive annotations of the documents deal with specific details of King's life during these years. The passion that drove him is observable in nearly every document. ISBN 0-520-07950-7:
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520079502
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
First in a series of 14 volumes, this book contains the complete texts of King's letters, speeches, sermons, student papers, and other articles. The papers range chronologically from his childhood to his young manhood. An introductory biographical essay presents a broad picture of the events that the documents themselves cover, while extensive annotations of the documents deal with specific details of King's life during these years. The passion that drove him is observable in nearly every document. ISBN 0-520-07950-7:
Book Illustrators of the Twentieth Century
Author: Brigid Peppin
Publisher: New York : Arco
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Arco
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Dictionary of Pseudonyms
Author: Adrian Room
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786457635
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 537
Book Description
Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries also include the story behind the person's name change.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786457635
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 537
Book Description
Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries also include the story behind the person's name change.
The Macmillan Dictionary of Quotations
Author: Macmillan Publishing Company
Publisher: New York : Macmillan
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 808
Book Description
Informative and fascinating, this is an innovative reference work that sets anew standard for usefulness in quotation books.
Publisher: New York : Macmillan
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 808
Book Description
Informative and fascinating, this is an innovative reference work that sets anew standard for usefulness in quotation books.
American Airpower Comes Of Age—General Henry H. “Hap” Arnold’s World War II Diaries Vol. II [Illustrated Edition]
Author: Gen. Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786251523
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 927
Book Description
Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 180 maps, plans, and photos. Gen Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold, US Army Air Forces (AAF) Chief of Staff during World War II, maintained diaries for his several journeys to various meetings and conferences throughout the conflict. Volume 1 introduces Hap Arnold, the setting for five of his journeys, the diaries he kept, and evaluations of those journeys and their consequences. General Arnold’s travels brought him into strategy meetings and personal conversations with virtually all leaders of Allied forces as well as many AAF troops around the world. He recorded his impressions, feelings, and expectations in his diaries. Maj Gen John W. Huston, USAF, retired, has captured the essence of Henry H. Hap Arnold—the man, the officer, the AAF chief, and his mission. Volume 2 encompasses General Arnold’s final seven journeys and the diaries he kept therein.
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786251523
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 927
Book Description
Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 180 maps, plans, and photos. Gen Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold, US Army Air Forces (AAF) Chief of Staff during World War II, maintained diaries for his several journeys to various meetings and conferences throughout the conflict. Volume 1 introduces Hap Arnold, the setting for five of his journeys, the diaries he kept, and evaluations of those journeys and their consequences. General Arnold’s travels brought him into strategy meetings and personal conversations with virtually all leaders of Allied forces as well as many AAF troops around the world. He recorded his impressions, feelings, and expectations in his diaries. Maj Gen John W. Huston, USAF, retired, has captured the essence of Henry H. Hap Arnold—the man, the officer, the AAF chief, and his mission. Volume 2 encompasses General Arnold’s final seven journeys and the diaries he kept therein.