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The Legends of San Francisco
In "The Legends of San Francisco," George W. Caldwell masterfully weaves a narrative that delves into the rich tapestry of folklore and myth surrounding the iconic city. This work combines meticulous historical research with a lyrical prose style, illustrating the enchanting stories of San Francisco's past, from its founding days to the Gold Rush era. Caldwell employs vivid imagery and poignant anecdotes, creating a vibrant portrait of a metropolis that is as much about its legendary figures and events as it is about its geographical splendor. By situating these tales within the broader context of American folklore, the author highlights their significance in understanding the cultural ident...
The Bicentennial History of Georgetown University: From academy to university, 1789-1889
"Sets Georgetown's story within the larger educational context quite expertly."-Catholic Historical Review.
Liberty's First Crisis
"Slack engagingly reveals how the Federalist attack on the First Amendment almost brought down the Republic . . . An illuminating book of American history." — Kirkus Reviews , starred review In 1798, with the United States in crisis, President John Adams and the Federalists in control of Congress passed an extreme piece of legislation that made criticism of the government and its leaders a crime punishable by heavy fines and jail time. From a loudmouth in a bar to a firebrand politician to Benjamin Franklin's own grandson, those victimized by the 1798 Sedition Act were as varied as the country's citizenry. But Americans refused to let their freedoms be so easily dismissed: they penned fier...
Charley's Museum
In "Charley's Museum," the anonymous author explores the profound themes of memory, loss, and the interplay between personal and collective histories. Through the lens of a seemingly innocuous museum, the narrative unfolds with a rich tapestry of vivid imagery and introspective prose. The style is marked by a seamless blend of lyrical language and a reflective tone, drawing readers into the intricacies of the protagonist's emotional landscape as they grapple with the artifacts of their past. The book finds its literary context within the postmodern exploration of identity, suggesting that museums serve not only as repositories of artifacts but also as vessels of personal significance. The an...
The Press in American Politics, 1787–2012
From the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and the fight for ratification of the Constitution in the pages of America's newspapers through the digital era of 24/7 information technologies and social media campaigns, this book tells the story of the press as a decisive and defining part of America's elections, parties, and political life. The Press In American Politics, 1787–2012 supplies a far-reaching and fast-moving historical narrative of the decisive and defining moments in U.S. politics as told through the history of America's press, beginning from the emergence of the press in American politics during the 1787 Constitutional Convention through to 21st-century campaigning that utilize...
