Author: Francois Furstenberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111930
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In this revelatory and genuinely groundbreaking study, François Furstenberg sheds new light on the genesis of American identity. Immersing us in the publishing culture of the early nineteenth century, he shows us how the words of George Washington and others of his generation became America's sacred scripture and provided the foundation for a new civic culture, one whose reconciliation with slavery unleashed consequences that haunt us still. A dazzling work of scholarship from a brilliant young historian, In the Name of the Father is a major contribution to American social history.
In the Name of the Father
Author: Francois Furstenberg
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111930
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In this revelatory and genuinely groundbreaking study, François Furstenberg sheds new light on the genesis of American identity. Immersing us in the publishing culture of the early nineteenth century, he shows us how the words of George Washington and others of his generation became America's sacred scripture and provided the foundation for a new civic culture, one whose reconciliation with slavery unleashed consequences that haunt us still. A dazzling work of scholarship from a brilliant young historian, In the Name of the Father is a major contribution to American social history.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111930
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In this revelatory and genuinely groundbreaking study, François Furstenberg sheds new light on the genesis of American identity. Immersing us in the publishing culture of the early nineteenth century, he shows us how the words of George Washington and others of his generation became America's sacred scripture and provided the foundation for a new civic culture, one whose reconciliation with slavery unleashed consequences that haunt us still. A dazzling work of scholarship from a brilliant young historian, In the Name of the Father is a major contribution to American social history.
Bibliography of American Imprints to 1901: Main part
Dictionary Catalog of the History of the Americas
Author: New York Public Library. Reference Department
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
Dictionary Catalog of the Rare Book Division
Author: New York Public Library. Rare Book Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Broadsides
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
Reference tool for Rare Books Collection.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Broadsides
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
Reference tool for Rare Books Collection.
Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library, 1911-1971
Author: New York Public Library. Research Libraries
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Dictionary Catalog of the History of the Americas
Author: New York Public Library. Reference Dept
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
History of the Colony of New Haven, Before and After the Union with Connecticut
Author: Edward Rodolphus Lambert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Branford (Conn. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Branford (Conn. : Town)
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Genealogy of the Descendants of John Eliot, "apostle to the Indians," 1598-1905
Author: Wilimena Hannah Eliot Emerson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Genealogy
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Genealogy
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Sherman Genealogy Including Families of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, England
Author: Thomas Townsend Sherman
Publisher: New York : T.A. Wright
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
Publisher: New York : T.A. Wright
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
An Eulogy on George Washington, Late Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, Who Died December 14, 1799. Delivered Before the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston, at the Request of Their Committee
Author: George Richards Minot
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
ISBN: 9781385540442
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library W032101 Delivered January 9, 1800. Half-title: Judge Minot's eulogy. Boston: From the printing-office of Manning & Loring, [1800] 24 p.; 8°
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
ISBN: 9781385540442
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Rich in titles on English life and social history, this collection spans the world as it was known to eighteenth-century historians and explorers. Titles include a wealth of travel accounts and diaries, histories of nations from throughout the world, and maps and charts of a world that was still being discovered. Students of the War of American Independence will find fascinating accounts from the British side of conflict. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library W032101 Delivered January 9, 1800. Half-title: Judge Minot's eulogy. Boston: From the printing-office of Manning & Loring, [1800] 24 p.; 8°