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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

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1586
Author
Frost, John,
Date of Publication
1848.
Call Number
973.62 F939
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Responsibility
By J. Frost ...
Author
Frost, John,
Place of Publication
New Haven, Philadelphia
Publisher
H. Mansfield,
Date of Publication
1848.
Physical Description
6, [vii]-viii p., 1 ø, 9-330, 11 p. illus., plates, ports. 20 cm.
Subjects
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.62 F939
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Introduction to the English reader : or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virture. To which are added, rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo109
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Date of Publication
1829.
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1829
  1 website  
Responsibility
By Lindley Murray.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
S. Probasco,
Date of Publication
1829.
Physical Description
166 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Readers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1829
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A narrative of the mission of the United Brethren among the Delaware and Mohegan Indians : from its commencement, in the year 1740, to the close of the year 1808 ; comprising all the remarkable incidents which took place at their missionary stations during that period ; interspersed with anecdotes, historical facts, speeches of Indians, and other interesting matter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4200
Author
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus,
Date of Publication
1820.
Call Number
974.8011 H449
  1 website  
Responsibility
by John Heckewelder.
Author
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
McCarty & Davis,
Date of Publication
1820.
Physical Description
xii, 429 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Moravian Indians
Delaware Indians
Mohegan Indians
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 H449
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The life of Major-General Peter Muhlenberg : of the Revolutionary Army

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4816
Author
Muhlenberg, Henry A.
Date of Publication
1849.
Call Number
923.5 M952m
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Henry A. Muhlenberg.
Author
Muhlenberg, Henry A.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Carey and Hart,
Date of Publication
1849.
Physical Description
456 p., [1] leaf of plates : port. ; 19 cm.
Summary
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 .
Subjects
Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel, - 1746-1807.
Generals - Pennsylvania - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.5 M952m
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Date of Publication
1848-1892.
Call Number
391 P485
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Alternate Title
Ladies' national magazine
Peterson's magazine of art, literature and fashion
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
C.J. Peterson,
Date of Publication
1848-1892.
Physical Description
90 v. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Publication Frequency
Monthly
Dates of Publication
Vol. 13, no. 1 (Jan. 1848)-v. 102, no. 5 (Nov. 1892).
Notes
Founded in Jan. 1842, by Charles J. Peterson, this women's magazine included serial installments, short stories, poems, patterns, publisher's notes, and book reviews. Among its contributors were Mrs. Ann S. Stephens and Emily H. May Cf. American periodicals, 1741-1900.
Title from caption.
Library has: 1870 ; 1871 ; 1872 ; 1876.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
391 P485
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The art of single-entry book-keeping : improved by the introduction of the proof or balance

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Author
Marsh, C. C.
Edition
4th ed., rev. and corr.
Date of Publication
1844, c1836.
Call Number
657 A784
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Responsibility
by C.C. Marsh.
Author
Marsh, C. C.
Edition
4th ed., rev. and corr.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
J.C. Riker,
Date of Publication
1844, c1836.
Physical Description
128 p. : forms ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Bookkeeping.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
657 A784
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The political writings of Thomas Paine : secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs in the American Revolution : to which is prefixed a brief sketch of the author's life

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo2529
Author
Paine, Thomas,
Date of Publication
1824.
Call Number
973.402 P147
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Author
Paine, Thomas,
Place of Publication
Charlestown (Ms.)
Publisher
G. Davidson,
Date of Publication
1824.
Physical Description
2 v. ; 22 cm.
Notes
On spine: Paine's works.
"In two volumes."
Contents
Volume I chapters: Sketch of the Life of Thomas Paine // Common Sense // Epistle to the Quakers // "The Crisis" numbers 1 through 16 // Public Good. On The Claim of Virginia to the Western Territory // Letter to the abbe Raynal // Dissertations on government , the affairs of the bank , and paper money // Miscellaneous
Volume II chapters: Prospects of the Rubicon // Rights of man Part 1. Being an answer to Mr Burke 's attack on the French Revolution // Rights of Man Part 2. Combining principles and practice // Letter to theauthors of The Republican // Letter to the abbe Sieyes // Address to the Addressers // Letters to Lord Onslow // Dissertation on First Principles of government // Speech delivered to the French National Convention // Letter to Mr Secretary Dundas // The Decline and Fall of the English system of Finance // Letter to the People of France // Reasons for preserving the life of Louis Capet as delivered to the national convention // Agrarian justice, opposed to agrarian law, and to agrarian monopoly.
Subjects
Paine, Thomas, - 1737-1809.
Political science
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.402 P147
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Comly's reader, and book of knowledge : with exercises of spelling and defining : intended for the use of schools and for private instruction

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8788
Author
Comly, John,
Date of Publication
1847.
Call Number
810 P544 1847
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The army and navy of America: containing a view of the heroic adventures, battles, naval engagements, remarkable incidents, and glorious achievements in the cause of freedom, from the period of the French and Indian Wars to the close of the Mexican War; independent of an account of warlike operations on land and sea

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9157
Author
Neff, Jacob K.
Date of Publication
1849.
Call Number
090 L244hi 1849
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Author
Neff, Jacob K.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
G. Hills,
Date of Publication
1849.
Physical Description
684 p. illus. 22 cm.
Subjects
Military art and science.
United States - History, Military - To 1900.
United States - History, Naval - To 1900.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244hi 1849
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A geography of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the history, geographical features, soil, climate, geology, botany, zoology, population, education, government, finances, productions, trade, railroads, canals &c. of the state : with a separate description of each county, and questions for the convenience of teachers : to which is appended, a travellers' guide, or table of distances on the principal rail road, canal and stage routes in the state

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18340
Author
Trego, Charles B.,
Date of Publication
1843.
Call Number
917.48 T784
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Responsibility
by Charles B. Trego ; illustrated by a map of the state and numerous engravings.
Author
Trego, Charles B.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Edward C. Biddle,
Date of Publication
1843.
Physical Description
384 p. : ill., fold. map ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Travel.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania.
History.
Additional Corporate Author
Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
917.48 T784
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