The Life and Character of Governor Alexander Martin (Classic Reprint)

The Life and Character of Governor Alexander Martin (Classic Reprint)

Author: Robert M. Douglas

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9781331393856

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Excerpt from The Life and Character of Governor Alexander Martin Already the magnificent empire of Spain has gone to decay and her imperial power lies with her sunken fleet in Manila Bay, both mere memories of the past. She is still keeping up a hopeless contest for dynastic reasons, but Sampson's guns are rolling the death-knell of her dominion on the great continent she once claimed by right of discovery and of conquest. Whatever may be the results of this war as to territorial expansion, it was entered into with evident reluctance by the American people, and only from the highest sense of national duty and self defense. Once in, we know but one way out Terrible as war must always be, it has its compensations in the patriotism it engenders and the heroism it develops. In spite of our sorrow, we cannot but feel a mournful pride that North Carolina, ever last in the quarrel and first in the fight, offered up the first sacrifice upon the altar of our re-united land. Our own Worth Bagley, brave as the bravest, and tender, loving and true as becomes the brave, standing at the post of duty and smiling gently in the face of danger, calmly met the embrace of death. Nations, like individuals, have their infancy as well as their manhood; and the patriot who guards the cradle of a new born state, deserves fully as much as the hero who follows its conquering banner in the full tide of its imperial power. Rome, stern, heroic Rome not only deified her founder; but held in the highest veneration and perpetuated in the most enduring form, the memory of the she-wolf which suckled him in his helpless infancy on the Palatine Hill. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


LIFE & CHARACTER OF GOVERNOR A

LIFE & CHARACTER OF GOVERNOR A

Author: Robert M. (Robert Martin) 1849 Douglas

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-27

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781363749751

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


The Life and Character of Governor Alexander Martin

The Life and Character of Governor Alexander Martin

Author: Robert M 1849-1917 Douglas

Publisher: Sagwan Press

Published: 2015-08-22

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781297947841

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


We Have Not a Government

We Have Not a Government

Author: George William Van Cleve

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2019-04-05

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 022664152X

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In 1783, as the Revolutionary War came to a close, Alexander Hamilton resigned in disgust from the Continental Congress after it refused to consider a fundamental reform of the Articles of Confederation. Just four years later, that same government collapsed, and Congress grudgingly agreed to support the 1787 Philadelphia Constitutional Convention, which altered the Articles beyond recognition. What occurred during this remarkably brief interval to cause the Confederation to lose public confidence and inspire Americans to replace it with a dramatically more flexible and powerful government? We Have Not a Government is the story of this contentious moment in American history. In George William Van Cleve’s book, we encounter a sharply divided America. The Confederation faced massive war debts with virtually no authority to compel its members to pay them. It experienced punishing trade restrictions and strong resistance to American territorial expansion from powerful European governments. Bitter sectional divisions that deadlocked the Continental Congress arose from exploding western settlement. And a deep, long-lasting recession led to sharp controversies and social unrest across the country amid roiling debates over greatly increased taxes, debt relief, and paper money. Van Cleve shows how these remarkable stresses transformed the Confederation into a stalemate government and eventually led previously conflicting states, sections, and interest groups to advocate for a union powerful enough to govern a continental empire. Touching on the stories of a wide-ranging cast of characters—including John Adams, Patrick Henry, Daniel Shays, George Washington, and Thayendanegea—Van Cleve makes clear that it was the Confederation’s failures that created a political crisis and led to the 1787 Constitution. Clearly argued and superbly written, We Have Not a Government is a must-read history of this crucial period in our nation’s early life.


The Overmountain Men

The Overmountain Men

Author: Pat Alderman

Publisher: The Overmountain Press

Published: 1970

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780932807168

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Originally published 1970 without index.


Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes

Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-11

Total Pages: 24743

ISBN-13:

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Harvard's Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes is a monumental anthology that serves as a comprehensive survey of the foundational texts and figures that have shaped Western literature and thought. This collection spans millennia, encompassing works from ancient Greece to the Enlightenment, and up through the 19th century, showcasing a diverse range of literary styles, including poetry, philosophy, fiction, and scientific discourse. The inclusion of seminal works by figures such as Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, Plato, and Charles Darwin, amongst others, highlights the anthologys breadth and depth, offering readers an unparalleled insight into the various currents that have influenced Western cultural and intellectual history. The contributing authors and editors of this collection are each luminary in their own right, having left indelible marks on their respective fields. This anthology not only collates works by philosophers, scientists, and literary giants but also orchestrates a dialogue among them, offering a unique multidisciplinary perspective. The collection navigates through Renaissance humanism, the Enlightenments valorization of reason, and the romantic eras emphasis on individual emotion and natural beauty, painting a rich historical and cultural panorama. Through their collective works, this anthology encapsulates the essence of human thought and its evolution over the centuries. Harvards Classics Collection: Complete 71 Volumes is an essential resource for those looking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of human knowledge and creativity. Whether for scholarly research, educational pursuits, or personal enrichment, this collection offers an unmatched opportunity to engage with the texts that have served as cornerstones of Western culture. Readers are invited to explore this treasure trove of human experience, thought, and expression, which continues to enlighten, instruct, and inspire generations.