Author: John Stockton LittellPublisher:
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Category : Campaign literature
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
The Clay Minstrel; Or, National Songster
Author: John Stockton LittellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Campaign literature
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Bulletin of the New York Public Library
Author: New York Public LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1080
Book Description
Includes its Report, 1896-19 .
Political Parties in the United States, 1800-1914
Author: New York Public LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Political parties
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Early Songs of Uncle Sam
Author: George S. JacksonPublisher: Branden Books
ISBN: 9780828314633
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A collection of songs popular in the US one hundred years ago, and as such the collection furnishes a most illuminating picture of the life of those times.
A Dictionary of Books Relating to America
Author: Joseph SabinPublisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from Its Discovery to the Present Time
Author: Bibliotheca Americana
Author: Joseph SabinPublisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from Its Discovery to the Present Time
Author: Joseph SabinPublisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Who Is James K. Polk?
Author: Mark R. CheathemPublisher: University Press of Kansas
ISBN: 0700635734
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The question Americans asked in 1844 was, “Who the hell is James K. Polk?” Polk, of course, was not unknown, but was a highly unlikely presidential candidate given the availability of better-known options. Among the Democrats, this included Martin Van Buren, John C. Calhoun, and James Buchanan. Among the Whigs, Henry Clay was the clear frontrunner. Complicating the election were three other candidates: President John Tyler, a man without a party; Joseph Smith, the self-described prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first presidential candidate to be assassinated; and James G. Birney, head of the antislavery Liberty ticket. On top of this remarkable cast of characters, the stakes of the election were high as the United States was undergoing a tumultuous political transition. James K. Polk’s ascension to the White House over more notable politicians was a pivotal moment in propelling the United States towards civil war, and the 1844 election expanded the vigorous campaigning that had been growing since 1824. In Who Is James K. Polk?, Mark Cheathem examines the transition from traditional political issues, such as banking and tariffs, to newer ones, like immigration and slavery. The book also captures the Whig and Democratic parties at a mature stage of competition and provides detailed descriptions of campaign tactics used by the candidates, including rallies, music, and political cartoons. Cheathem has written the definitive account of this important election in this volume for the esteemed American Presidential Elections series.
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Author: Ellen KoskoffPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351544144
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 2651
Book Description
This volume makes available the full range of the American/Canadian musical experience, covering-for the first time in print-all major regions, ethnic groups, and traditional and popular contexts. From musical comedy to world beat, from the songs of the Arctic to rap and house music, from Hispanic Texas to the Chinese communities of Vancouver, the coverage captures the rich diversity and continuities of the vibrant music we hear around us. Special attention is paid to recent immigrant groups, to Native American traditions, and to such socio-musical topics as class, race, gender, religion, government policy, media, and technology.