Heroes of three wars: Comprising a series of biographical sketches of the most distinguised soldiers of the War of the Revolution, the War with Mexico, and the War for the Union, who have contributed their valor to establish and perpetuate the Republic of the United States
A review of the political conflict in America, from the commencement of the anti-slavery agitation to the close of southern reconstruction; comprising also a resume of the career of Thaddeus Stevens: being a survey of the struggle of parties which destroyed the republic and virtually monarchized its government
The Mexican war and its warriors; comprising a complete history of all the operations of the American armies in Mexico; with biographical sketches and anecdotes of the most distinguished officers in the regular army and volunteer force
First edition, covering only the years 1774-1776, published in Philadelphia by the same editor in 1839.
Summary
From The History Society of Pennsylvania: Christopher Marshall was born in Dublin, Ireland, on November 6, 1709. He was educated in England and sailed to America sometime in the late 1720s. By 1729, he had established a pharmacy shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His success as a pharmacist and chemist allowed him to retire from business in 1774, but he remained a vital public figure. In 1776, he became a delegate to the Philadelphia Provincial Council, and he was twice appointed to the Continental Committee of Council and Safety. His retirement afforded him the time to keep diaries of public and personal events. He wrote these "remembrances" almost daily from about 1774 to at least 1795. In 1777, Marshall relocated to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to improve his health and to avoid the British armies. After hostilities ceased, Marshall moved back to Philadelphia where he died on May 7, 1797.
This book, written in 1875, is intended for "those who are intrusted with the care and management of locomotive engines and boilers." The book provides technical descriptions of the components of a locomotive and its operation.
Includes several articles originally published in Harper's bazar. cf. Pref.
Advertising matter: 6 p. at end.
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Includes index.
Summary
" This book is an attempt to raise the subject of which it treats to its proper connection with health, morals, and good taste.The title is due to the fact that the author has embodied in the text several articles which were originally published by him in Harper's Bazaar. These, though they form but a small portion of the whole work..." [from the preface]
The service of General Muhlenberg in the colonial army during the Revolutionary War takes up the largest part of this biography. There is an appendix that includes letters from Muhlenberg to other officers during the war ,and letters he received from Washington and other commanders. Also in the appendix is a list of all generals that participated in the war and General Muhlenberg's daily journal of 1784 The sources for the book are shown in his preface and in footnotes .
[Contributions to the historical literature of Dauphin County ; v. 1]
Contents
Ecclesiastical history of Dauphin County / by Thomas H. Robinson -- The Revolutionary soldiers of Dauphin County / by A. Boyd Hamilton -- Historical review of Dauphin County / by William H. Egle.
A detailed history of Dauphin County with many primary sources quoted. Though the title states that the period covered is 1785 to 1876, the book also addresses the Native Americans in the area before Europeans arrived. The French and Indian War and the American Revolution are also included.
