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Joseph E. Brown of Georgia

By: Joseph Howard Parks

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Joseph Brown was a pivotal figure in southern history and a prototype of a new breed of southern politician in the mid-nineteenth century-the hill country newcomer who was considered to represent the “common man.” As governor of Georgia from 1857 to 1865, Brown enthusiastically supported the Confederacy in the early years of the war, though he refused to sacrifice what he considered states’ rights to the interest of a Confederate victory. Brown was constantly at odds with Jefferson Davis concerning Georgia’s supply of Confederate troops and was openly hostile, to the .point of urging Davis’ removal over the matters of conscription and the suspension of habeas corpus. When defeat came for the South, Brown accepted the collapse of the old economic order as quickly as he did the loss of slavery and states’ rights. He advocated a new South and amassed a fortune in the development of real estate, mining, and railroads. He turned Republican and promoted congressional Reconstruction measures, temporarily losing his influence in Georgia. But in 1871 he rejoined the Democratic party and served in the United States Senate from 1880 to 1891. Here is the first full-scale biography of a man of meager education and limited political experience who worked his way from the North Georgia mountains to the positions of governor and United States senator. Drawing on previously unavailable documents, Parks captures the mood of Georgia as well as the personality of this astute and controversial politician.

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LSU Press

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0807124656

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9780807124659

Guide to the Winterthur Library

The Joseph Downs Collection and the Winterthur Archives

By: Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts & Printed Ephemera

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Guide to the Winterthur Library

The Joseph Downs Collection and the Winterthur Archives

By: Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts & Printed Ephemera

This guide to the Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera, named for Winterthur's first curator, provides descriptive information for the primary research material held in the collection. The Downs Collection acquires materials from the mid seventeenth century through the twentieth century that document American lifestyles, concentrating on the domestic scene and activities within the household and art. It includes such items as diaries, business accounts of craftsmen whose products decorated dwelling houses, family papers, tax records, construction of homes, artists' sketchbooks, wills and household inventories, children's toys and games, and scrapbooks and journals. Items from individuals famous in American history rest alongside materials from people who led routine lives yet still contributed to the development of America. An extensive microform collection, including copies of material owned by other public repositories and private individuals, supplements the manuscript holdings. Hardcover is un-jacketed.

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660

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Winterthur Museum

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0912724617

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9780912724614

The Interpretation of Scripture

In Defense of the Historical-critical Method

By: Joseph A. Fitzmyer

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The Interpretation of Scripture

In Defense of the Historical-critical Method

By: Joseph A. Fitzmyer

The Interpretation of Scripture is an outstanding collection of important essays on the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation, written by renowned biblical scholar Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S.J., who has taught Scripture and biblical languages since 1958." "Pastors, preachers, students in biblical disciplines, and scholars will appreciate using the historical-critical method as the mode of ascertaining the sense of the written Word of God."--BOOK JACKET.

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172

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Paulist Press

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0809145049

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9780809145041

Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

By: Joseph M. Forshaw

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Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

By: Joseph M. Forshaw

Although not closely related, quail, buttonquail and the Plains-wanderer have much in common. Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand examines 14 species of these small, secretive ground-dwelling birds, including Old World and New World quail, the endangered Buff-breasted Buttonquail, the elusive Plains-wanderer and the extinct New Zealand Quail. Joseph Forshaw presents a comprehensive review of recent studies for these often hard to observe birds. Detailed species descriptions include key features, habitat, status, diet and breeding, along with information on eggs, calls and distribution. Each species is fully illustrated with exquisite colour identification plates by renowned wildlife artist Frank Knight. This is an essential reference for anyone fascinated by these elusive birds.

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200

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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1486312608

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9781486312603

Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition

By: Karl B. McKnight,Joseph R. Rohrer,Kirsten McKnight Ward,Kent H. McKnight

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Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition

By: Karl B. McKnight,Joseph R. Rohrer,Kirsten McKnight Ward,Kent H. McKnight

A new approach to identifying mushrooms based on five key features that can be observed while in the field. Toadstools, truffles, boletes and morels, witches' butter, conks, corals, puffballs and earthstars: mushrooms are both mysterious and ecologically essential. They can also be either delicious or deadly. Thousands of different species of mushrooms appear across North America in the woods, backyards, and in unexpected corners. Learning to distinguish them is a rewarding challenge for a naturalist or chef. Covering most of the common edible and poisonous species readers are likely to encounter, this portable-sized field guide takes a new, simple approach to the method of mushroom identification based on key features that do not require a microscope or technical vocabulary. In addition to the watercolors from the original edition, hundreds more illustrations have been added. These paintings make use of the limited space available in a field guide and focus on the distinguishing details of each species, thereby serving as an ideal tool for beginner and intermediate mycologists alike.

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Peterson Field Guides

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0544236114

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9780544236110

Pigeons and Doves in Australia

By: Joseph Forshaw

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Pigeons and Doves in Australia

By: Joseph Forshaw

Possibly the most successful urban birds, pigeons and doves in the Order Columbiformes are one of the most easily recognised groups. They are an ancient and very successful group with an almost worldwide distribution and are most strongly represented in tropical and subtropical regions, including Australia. In most species simple plumage patterns feature mainly grey and brown with black, white or dull reddish markings, but the highly colourful fruit-doves include some of the most beautiful of all birds. From dense rainforests of north Queensland, where brilliantly plumaged Superb Fruit-Doves Ptilinopus superbus are heard more easily than seen, to cold, windswept heathlands of Tasmania, where Brush Bronzewings Phaps elegans are locally common, most regions of Australia are frequented by one or more species. For more than a century after arrival of the First Fleet, interest in these birds focused on the eating qualities of larger species. In addition to contributing to declines of local populations in some parts of Australia, excessive hunting brought about the extinction of two species on Lord Howe Island and another species on Norfolk Island. In Pigeons and Doves in Australia, Joseph Forshaw and William Cooper have summarised our current knowledge of all species, including those occurring on Christmas, Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands, and with superb artwork have given readers a visual appreciation of the birds in their natural habitats. Historical accounts of extinct species are also included. Detailed information on management practices for all species is presented, ensuring that Pigeons and Doves in Australia will become the standard reference work on these birds for ornithologists and aviculturists.

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361

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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1486304044

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9781486304042

The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology

By: Joseph Thomas

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The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology

By: Joseph Thomas

Once considered the largest and most extensive source of biographies in the English language, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology contains information on nearly every historical figure, notable name, and important subject of mythology from throughout the world prior to the 20th century. Spanning all fields of human effort-from literature and the arts to philosophy and science-and touching on topics from multiple areas of mythological study, including Norse, Greek, and Roman, this extraordinary reference guide continues to be one of the most thorough and accurate collections of biographical data ever created. Combining mythological and biographical entries into a single, comprehensive list, and incorporating a unique system of indicating pronunciation and orthography, The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology offers readers an unparalleled record of historically significant identities, from the obscure and forgotten newsmakers of yesteryear to the highly celebrated shapers of history that remain influential today. Volume I (A-CLU) of this exquisite four-volume set includes information on such names as John Quincy Adams, Achilles, sop, Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and Cleopatra, as well as a detailed introduction to the entire body of this work. JOSEPH THOMAS (1811-1891) also wrote A Comprehensive Medical Dictionary, various pronouncing vocabularies of biographical and geographical names, and a system of pronunciation for Lippincott's Pronouncing Gazetteer of the World.

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642

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Cosimo, Inc.

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1616400692

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9781616400699

Dictionary of Books relating to America

Vol. II

By: Joseph Sabin

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Dictionary of Books relating to America

Vol. II

By: Joseph Sabin

Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

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578

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3375019939

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9783375019938

How to Design, Build, Remodel & Maintain Your Home

By: Joseph D. Falcone

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How to Design, Build, Remodel & Maintain Your Home

By: Joseph D. Falcone

All the fundamentals of designing, constructing and keeping a home in top-notch condition are contained in this fully illustrated, clearly written manual that can save consumers up to 70% on the cost of their homes. 1,000 illustrations and photos.

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Simon and Schuster

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0684813777

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9780684813776

Book's by Joseph Brown

Joseph E. Brown of Georgia

Joseph E. Brown of Georgia

Guide to the Winterthur Library

Guide to the Winterthur Library

The Interpretation of Scripture

The Interpretation of Scripture

Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

Quail, Buttonquail and Plains-wanderer in Australia and New Zealand

Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition

Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition

Pigeons and Doves in Australia

Pigeons and Doves in Australia

The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology

The Universal Dictionary of Biography and Mythology

Dictionary of Books relating to America

Dictionary of Books relating to America

How to Design, Build, Remodel & Maintain Your Home

How to Design, Build, Remodel & Maintain Your Home

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