The German Element in the United States reviewed
A review of Rev. George von Bosse’s nearly 500 page study on German influence in America. It traces early German colonists through Civil War and Spanish American War contributions, noting German impact on education music church and culture with emphasis on Lutheran and other denominations.
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United States
Learned
Frederick W. Hollis
Carl Schurz
Pennsylvania
von Bosse
America
West
Building of
New World
New York
New Jersey
Maine
Massachusetts
Virginia
Maryland
Carolinas
Cne
Carl Schurs
Richard Bartholdt
Konrad Nies
St. Louis
Mirage and the Thurston duet in refined fiction
A reflection on E Templeton Thurston and his wife Mrs Thurston with emphasis on Mirage a short delicately crafted tale. It portrays a poverty stricken French count in London aided by his loyal servant, and a country cottage yielding a poignant Mirage of youth and romance.
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Thurstons
Greem
Thurston
E. Templeton Thurston
Dodd, Mead & Co
London
Writings of James Madison NS
A concise note highlights James Madison writings with fragmented phrases and unclear scope. The item presents as a catalog entry or brief in a historical page, signaling a focus on Madison’s works and related commentary without full context.
Graver's Art for Print Lovers Reviewed in 19th Century Critique
A lengthy critique surveys the collecting of prints, noting the shift from solitary research to expert guidance. It praises Hind's History of Engraving and Etching and Alfred Stevens drawings, discusses Dickens illustrated editions, and endorses Finberg and Cundall for British watercolour study with color reproductions.
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America
Hind
Diirer
Alfred Stevens
Stevens
Stannus
Dickens
Barnaby Rudge
Barnard
Charles Green
Gordon Thompson
A. B. Frost
A. J. Finberg
Cundall
Whistler
1909 Calendars Highlight Lincoln and City Histories
Decorative calendars offer more than dates with themed pages. Lincoln Story Calendar narrates his life from birth to near death with weekly entries and illustrations. New York Historic and Picturesque contrasts current city views with historic scenes and notes. Other editions include Watts Canterbury English Towns and Cathedral calendars with art and period imagery.
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Lincoln Story
Biddle Press
Philadelphia
Lincoln
New York
A. Wessels Company
New York City
Duffield & Co
George Frederick Watts
Walter Appleton Clark
Samuel Acourt Ashe’s North Carolina History Review
The first volume of Samuel Acourt Ashe’s History of North Carolina is praised for careful use of early state records and adherence to fact. It covers up to the Revolutionary War with strong analysis of the Mecklenburg Resolves and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
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Samuel Acourt Ashe
North Carolina
Charles L. van Hoppen
Ag & North
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George von Bosse
James Madison
NS Eee
A. M. Hind
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