by such well-known artists as Becker ... [et al.] A concise history of the Civil War, being official data secured from the war records. With an introd. by Joseph B. Carr.
Pennsylvania at Gettysburg. Ceremonies at the dedication of the monuments erected by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to mark the positions of the Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle
xiii, [11]-248 p. front., illus., plates, ports. 21 cm.
Notes
Édition de luxe; 508 copies printed for subscribers.
Contents
CONTENTS: COLONIAL DAYS WOMEN IN THE EARLY SETTLEMENT A GROUP OF EARLY POETESSES COLONIAL DAMES. OLD LANDMARKS WEDDINGS AND MERRY-MAKINGS LEGEND AND ROMANCE
Published in 1890, the book tells the history of the Germans who took part in the wars of the United States, from the early Colonial days until the book's publication in 1890.
Through colonial doorways.--The meschianza.--New York balls and receptions.--The American philosophical society.--The Wistar parties.--A bundle of old love letters.--The Philadelphia dancing assemblies.
xvi, 470 p. , [26] leaves of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
Series
Macmillan's standard library
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
Chapters: Homes of the colonists / How homes were lighted / The kitchen fireside / Foods and the serving of food / Flax and wool culture and spinning / Girls occupations / Hand weaving / Clothing / Travel, transportation and taverns / How Sundays were spent / Colonial neighborliness. With many photos and illustrations.
