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The Life and Century of Charles C. Burlingham, New York's First Citizen, 1858-1959

By: George Martin

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CCB

The Life and Century of Charles C. Burlingham, New York's First Citizen, 1858-1959

By: George Martin

The exemplary life of an extraordinary politician and reformer. "A meticulously researched, substantial contribution to New York history." - Kirkus Reviews Though he held no elected or appointed office, the New York City lawyer Charles C. Burlingham had great influence with those who did, and used it in unusual ways. George Martin's surprising biography shows how one citizen, working quietly behind the scenes, became a power broker who transformed his country's civic life. Growing up after the Civil War, CCB--as everyone called him--was enthralled by America's dynamism of his city but shocked by the social costs of modernization, and he deplored the endemic corruption of city politics; eventually he let his law practice take a backseat to civil reform work. His second career in "meddling," as he called it, helped to put great judges on the bench (among them Benjamin Cardozo) and climaxed when he arranged the Fusion reform ticket on which Fiorello La Guardia swept to victory in 1933. Nor does Martin neglect Burlingham's private life--his eccentric wife, tragically afflicted son, and daughter-in-law Dorothy Tiffany Burlingham, who took CCB's grandchildren off to Vienna to be analyzed, as she was, by Sigmund and Anna Freud. This adroit, engaging account of a high-spirited, good-hearted, talented man, chronicling his witty, effective commitment to social betterment, vividly documents a century of change in the ways Americans lived, their cities were governed, and their nation fought wars.

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Hill and Wang

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1429998784

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9781429998789

History of Pittsburgh Volume 1

By: George Thornton Fleming

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History of Pittsburgh Volume 1

By: George Thornton Fleming

The selection of Mr. Fleming to prepare this history of Pittsburgh, and the region round about, was most fortunate for the city. He was not only a sturdy grubber after facts but had the ability to dress them up in pleasing style and set them in graceful order. This book is valuable not only as a narrative of historic events, but as a compendium of facts relating to men and matters, events and happenings pertaining to the triumphant growth of Pittsburgh, its institutions, and its fame. It is as encyclopedic as entertaining and facilitates the finding of whatsoever data that may be desired. It will be very hard to find another book on the history of Pittsburgh that is as detailed as Mr. Fleming’s. This is volume one out of two.

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432

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Jazzybee Verlag

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3849674363

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9783849674366

Greenvoe

By: George Mackay Brown

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Greenvoe

By: George Mackay Brown

The small Orcadian community of Greevoe has remained unchanged for generations. Now a shady government project, Operation Black Star, threatens to destroy the islander's way of life. George Mackay Brown's first novel describes a week in the life of the islanders as the come to terms with the repercussions of Operation Black Star in a masterful mix of prose and poetry from one of Scotland's greatest writers.

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John Murray

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1848549512

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9781848549517

Duels in the Pool

Swimming’s Greatest Rivalries

By: Matthew De George

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Duels in the Pool

Swimming’s Greatest Rivalries

By: Matthew De George

In the sports world, battles between rivals can be friendly, hotly contested, or even hostile. An individual sport at its core, swimming is defined by iconic rivalries such as those between Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, and Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres. Throughout its history, swimming has showcased some of its top athletes competing face to face, challenging each other in ways that captivate their fans. Duels in the Pool: Swimming’s Greatest Rivalries highlights the best of these contests. Spanning nearly 100 years, this book delves into the individual showdowns, team battles, friendly competitions, and heated political rivalries that have played out in pools around the world. From their early beginnings through the highlights of their careers, this book follows the top athletes in the sport and the rivals who pushed them to the pinnacle of swimming. Individual races are recounted, bringing to life the intense competition that drove the swimmers to glory. In addition to the individual athletes, Duels in the Pool also examines some of the most exciting rivalries that existed between colleges and among nations. Although such rivalries as those between the U.S. and Australia took place exclusively in the pool, others, such as the battle against East Germany during the 1970s and 80s, were intensified by the political climate and allegations of doping. Exhaustively researched, Duels in the Pool includes original interviews and rich details, shining a light on some of the sport’s finest athletes and the rivalries that propelled them to greatness. This book will appeal not only to sports historians and researchers but also to fans of swimming at every level.

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239

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Scarecrow Press

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081089176X

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9780810891760

Bringing Them Under Subjection

California's Tej¢n Indian Reservation and Beyond, 1852-1864

By: George Harwood Phillips

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Bringing Them Under Subjection

California's Tej¢n Indian Reservation and Beyond, 1852-1864

By: George Harwood Phillips

The final book in a three-volume history of California's Native peoples, "Bringing Them under Subjection" chronicles the development and demise of the state's first permanent reservation, the Sebastian Military Reserve, better known as the Tej¢n Reservation. George Harwood Phillips explains how local Native peoples were instrumental in the initial success of the reservation and how the institution was undermined by squatters and a Native policy emphasizing caution over innovation. Because the scope of the study encompasses most of the San Joaquin Valley in central California, events related to but unfolding beyond the reservation are also given considerable attention, in particular the founding and functioning of quasi reservations called "Indian farms," the resistance offered by Native peoples in the southern valley, the degradation they underwent in the gold fields, and the survival of their progeny to the present.Drawing upon Native oral testimony and the accounts of state and federal officials, military officers, newspaper reporters, settlers, miners, and ranchers, Phillips provides a detailed and balanced account of a volatile period in California history.George Harwood Phillips is a professor emeritus of history at the University of Colorado. He is the author of several books about California Native peoples, including the first two volumes in this series: Indians and Intruders in Central California, 17691849 and Indians and Indian Agents: The Origins of the Reservation System in California, 18491852 .

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803237367

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9780803237360

A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania

By: George P. Donehoo

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A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania

By: George P. Donehoo

No state in the entire Nation is richer in Indian names, or in fact, in Indian history than Pennsylvania. These Indian names of Pennsylvania are full of music, but, of far greater importance, they are full of history. A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania, which was first published in 1928, is the only major book of the 20th century that traces Pennsylvania’s Indian place and names for their correct form, origin and history. Its pages are filled with the most incredible collection of information ever assembled on the Indian villages of Pennsylvania and their Indian place names and is an Indian history scholar’s delight. In preparing his book, Dr. Donehoo researched every available source of printed material about Indian place names in Pennsylvania. He also walked nearly every Indian trail, from the Delaware to the Ohio, using early trader’s journals and maps as his guide, to seek out the places the Indians lived. Each Indian name comes complete with historical notes by the author. The book includes a list of all the sources used to authenticate each Indian place name. An excellent bibliography follows at the conclusion of the work along with appendixes listing: the Indian villages of New York destroyed by General Sullivan’s army in 1779, prehistoric works in Pennsylvania by county, and an alphabetical listing of all Indian named places in each county.

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1789123054

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9781789123050

XX Olympiad

By: George Daniels

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XX Olympiad

By: George Daniels

The Summer Olympics of Munich 1972 were called "e;The Cheerful Games"e;, but that was before the spectre of terrorism marked them forever in the history of sport. XX Olympiad, the eighteenth volume in The Olympic Century series, recalls the tragic events in Munich, along with the many moments of triumph.The book recounts the 18-hour standoff between police and eight Palestinian terrorists who took 11 Israeli athletes and coaches hostage in the Olympic Village. All the hostages and three terrorists would die during the ordeal. The Games resumed after 24 hours, and the heroes of Munich emerged: American swimmer Mark Spitz, who would claim a then-record seven gold medals; Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut, who charmed the world in winning three golds; and a 15-year-old Australian named Shane Gould, who challenged Spitz in the pool with three gold-medal performances. The book also recounts the curious story of marathon winner Frank Shorter entering the stadium running behind an imposter who had joined the race in the final stages. The book then turns its focus to the 1976 Winter Games of Innsbruck, Austria. The book profiles athletes like Austrian favourite Franz Klammer, who won the downhill with a heart-stopping final run; US figure skater Dorothy Hamill, who won gold and sparked a worldwide trend in hairstyles; and West German skier Rosi Mittermaier, who missed out on winning three golds by just 0.13 seconds.Juan Antonio Samaranch, former President of the International Olympic Committee, called The Olympic Century, "e;The most comprehensive history of the Olympic games ever published"e;.

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386

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eBook Partnership

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1987944178

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9781987944174

Biomaterials

A Basic Introduction

By: Qizhi Chen,George Thouas

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Biomaterials

A Basic Introduction

By: Qizhi Chen,George Thouas

Explores Biomedical Science from a Unique PerspectiveBiomaterials: A Basic Introduction is a definitive resource for students entering biomedical or bioengineering disciplines. This text offers a detailed exploration of engineering and materials science, and examines the boundary and relationship between the two. Based on the author's course lectur

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CRC Press

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1482227703

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9781482227703

Confederate Rage, Yankee Wrath

No Quarter in the Civil War

By: George S Burkhardt

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Confederate Rage, Yankee Wrath

No Quarter in the Civil War

By: George S Burkhardt

This provocative study proves the existence of a de facto Confederate policy of giving no quarter to captured black combatants during the Civil War—killing them instead of treating them as prisoners of war. Rather than looking at the massacres as a series of discrete and random events, this work examines each as part of a ruthless but standard practice. Author George S. Burkhardt details a fascinating case that the Confederates followed a consistent pattern of murder against the black soldiers who served in Northern armies after Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. He shows subsequent retaliation by black soldiers and further escalation by the Confederates, including the execution of some captured white Federal soldiers, those proscribed as cavalry raiders, foragers, or house-burners, and even some captured in traditional battles. Further disproving the notion of Confederates as victims who were merely trying to defend their homes, Burkhardt explores the motivations behind the soldiers’ actions and shows the Confederates’ rage at the sight of former slaves—still considered property, not men—fighting them as equals on the battlefield. Burkhardt’s narrative approach recovers important dimensions of the war that until now have not been fully explored by historians, effectively describing the systemic pattern that pushed the conflict toward a black flag, take-no-prisoners struggle.

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SIU Press

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0809389541

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9780809389544

Is There Life After Football?

Surviving the NFL

By: James A. Holstein,Richard S. Jones,George E. Koonce (Jr.),George E. Koonce

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Is There Life After Football?

Surviving the NFL

By: James A. Holstein,Richard S. Jones,George E. Koonce (Jr.),George E. Koonce

Draws upon the experiences of hundreds of former players as they describe their lives after their football days are over. It also incorporates stories about their playing careers, even before entering the NFL, to provide context for understanding their current situations. The authors begin with an analysis of the 'bubble'-like conditions of privilege that NFL players experience while playing, conditions that often leave players unprepared for the real world once they retire and must manage their own lives. The book also examines the key issues affecting former NFL players in retirement: social isolation, financial concerns, inadequate career planning, psychological challenges, and physical injuries"--Amazon.com.

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NYU Press

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147986286X

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9781479862863

The Lancaster Law Review

Vol. VIII

By: Henry Clay Brubaker,Charles Israel Landis,George Ross Eshleman,Isaac Clinton Arnold

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The Lancaster Law Review

Vol. VIII

By: Henry Clay Brubaker,Charles Israel Landis,George Ross Eshleman,Isaac Clinton Arnold

Reprint of the original, first published in 1891.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385342295

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9783385342293

The Way it was

Sex, Surgery, Treasure, and Travel, 1907-1987

By: George Crile

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The Way it was

Sex, Surgery, Treasure, and Travel, 1907-1987

By: George Crile

Poet), who became wife, companion, and partner in further adventures in travel and letters. But Barney Crile was and is much more than the prince of a famous family. He is the author of several books and 462 scientific papers, an Honorary Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and known for his advocacy of conservative approaches to surgery, especially breast cancer. The last caused him some problems with other surgeons, but in this case, as in others, he was in.

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Kent State University Press

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0873384652

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9780873384650

The Reminiscences of George Strother Gaines

Pioneer and Statesman of Early Alabama and Mississippi, 1805–1843

By: George Strother Gaines

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The Reminiscences of George Strother Gaines

Pioneer and Statesman of Early Alabama and Mississippi, 1805–1843

By: George Strother Gaines

In addition, Gaines played a key role in Indian-white relations during the Creek War of 1813-14, served a two-year term in the Alabama Senate (1825-27), led a Choctaw exploring party to the new Choctaw lands in the West following the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek (1830-31), and served as the superintendent for Choctaw removal (1831-32). Gaines dictated his Reminiscences in 1871 at the age of eighty-seven. In this first book-length edition of the Reminiscences, James Pate has provided an extensive biographical introduction, notes, illustrations, maps, and appendixes to aid the general reader and the scholar.

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245

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University of Alabama Press

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0817308970

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9780817308971

Mr. Rogers

Young Friend and Neighbor

By: George E. Stanley

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Mr. Rogers

Young Friend and Neighbor

By: George E. Stanley

One of the most popular series ever published for young Americas, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily ready by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439113610

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9781439113615

Knowledge of Pressed Ware

Trademarks, Labels, and Logos on U.S.A. Glass Companies

By: George Huemmer

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Knowledge of Pressed Ware

Trademarks, Labels, and Logos on U.S.A. Glass Companies

By: George Huemmer

Knowledge of Pressed Ware: Trademarks, Labels, and Logos on U.S.A. Glass Companies By: George Huemmer Knowledge of Pressed Ware is a collection of the different glass manufacturers and who made what glassware. The logos, trademarks, and labels have lots of information. If you love everyday glassware, this book is a great tool full of knowledge for you!

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Dorrance Publishing

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1638672458

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9781638672456

Mississippi in 1875. Report of the Select Committee to Inquire Into the Mississippi Election of 1875 with thw Testimony and Documentary Evidence

Vol. II

By: George Sewall Boutwell

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Mississippi in 1875. Report of the Select Committee to Inquire Into the Mississippi Election of 1875 with thw Testimony and Documentary Evidence

Vol. II

By: George Sewall Boutwell

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

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3385530555

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CCB

CCB

History of Pittsburgh Volume 1

History of Pittsburgh Volume 1

Greenvoe

Greenvoe

Duels in the Pool

Duels in the Pool

Bringing Them Under Subjection

Bringing Them Under Subjection

A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania

A History of the Indian Villages and Place Names in Pennsylvania

XX Olympiad

XX Olympiad

Biomaterials

Biomaterials

Confederate Rage, Yankee Wrath

Confederate Rage, Yankee Wrath

Is There Life After Football?

Is There Life After Football?

The Lancaster Law Review

The Lancaster Law Review

The Way it was

The Way it was

The Reminiscences of George Strother Gaines

The Reminiscences of George Strother Gaines

Mr. Rogers

Mr. Rogers

Knowledge of Pressed Ware

Knowledge of Pressed Ware

Mississippi in 1875. Report of the Select Committee to Inquire Into the Mississippi Election of 1875 with thw Testimony and Documentary Evidence

Mississippi in 1875. Report of the Select Committee to Inquire Into the Mississippi Election of 1875 with thw Testimony and Documentary Evidence

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