Author: John BINNS (Alderman of the City of Philadelphia.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Recollections of the Life of John Binns ... Written by himself ... With a portrait
Author: John BINNS (Alderman of the City of Philadelphia.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Interpreting the Self
Author: Diane BjorklundPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226054483
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
In this ambitious study, Diane Bjorklund explores the historical nature of self-narrative. Examining over 100 American autobiographers published in the last two centuries, she discusses not only well-known autobiographies such as Mark Twain and Andrew Carnegie but also many obscure ones such as a traveling book peddler, a minstrel, a hotel proprietress, an itinerant preacher, a West Point cadet, and a hoopskirt wire manufacturer. Bjorklund draws on the colorful stories of these autobiographers to show how their historical epoch shapes their understandings of self. "A refreshingly welcome approach to this intriguing topic. . . . [Bjorklund's] extensive and systematic approach to her source material is impressive and enriches our understanding of this essential subject."—Virginia Quarterly Review "Bjorklund studies both famous and obscure writers, and her clear prose style and copious quotations provide insight into the many aspects of the changing American self." —Library Journal
Recollections of the Life of John Binns ...
Author: John BinnsHistory of the Portrait Collection, Independence National Historical Park
Author: Doris Devine FanelliPublisher: American Philosophical Society
ISBN: 0871692422
Category : Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
This volume provides a history and catalog of the portraits by Charles Willson Peale, who painted heroes of the American revolution, founders of American government, statesmen, jurists, men of science, and individuals who contributed art and letters. The three chapters by Fanelli (Cultural Resources Management, Independence National Historical Park) discuss the collection from its inception through the period in which the shrine that housed it became a museum. Each of the 250 entries (mostly b&w, with a few in color) in the catalog includes a brief biography of the subject, a physical description of the painting, the circumstances under which it was created, and its provenance. They are arranged alphabetically by sitter. Edited by Karie Diethorn, chief curator, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Catalogue of an extensive and valuable collection of books relating to Ireland formed by Stephen J. Richarson [i.e. Richardson] of New York City
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Author: Catalogue of books relating to, or illustrating the history of the Unitas fratrum, now generally known as the Moravian Church [by W.G. Malin].
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Author: William Gunn MalimAn Act to Incorporate the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia
Author: Carpenters' Company of the City and County of PhiladelphiaPublisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Bibliotheca Americana. A catalogue of a collection of books, pamphlets [&c.] for sale. [With]
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Author: John Russell SmithAmerican Statesmen: General index. Epitome of United States history
Author: Outline of the History of Printing, and Sketches of the Early Printers
Author: Munsell, JoelPublisher:
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Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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