Encyclopedic Dictionary Of American Reference (1901) - Couverture souple

Jameson, J Franklin; Buel, James W

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 116398941X ISBN 13 : 9781163989418

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Encyclopedic Dictionary of American Reference is a comprehensive reference book compiled by J. Franklin Jameson and published in 1901. This book contains a vast collection of information on various topics related to American history, culture, and society. It covers a wide range of subjects, including geography, politics, literature, science, and art. The book is organized in alphabetical order, making it easy for readers to find the information they need quickly. It includes detailed entries on important figures in American history, such as presidents, inventors, and authors, as well as significant events and institutions. The dictionary also features illustrations and photographs to provide visual context for the information presented. Encyclopedic Dictionary of American Reference is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of American history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A bercrombie, James (i 706-1781), a British major-general, commanding in America during part of the French and Indian War, 1758. He failed disastrously in an attack on Ticonderoga in July, 1758, losing 2,000 men killed and Mtrounded out of a force of 15,000, and was replaced by Sir Jeffrey A mherst. A binsdon, Ya., was captured on December 15,1864, by Burbridge a division of Stoneman s(F ederal) cavalry, which defeated Echols (C onfederate). A bleman vs. Bootb, an important Supreme Court case from Wisconsin. In 1854, Booth was tried before a commissioner appointed by the U. S. District Court of Wisconsin for violation of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. He was commanded to appear before the District Court, and, failing to do so, was imprisoned by the U. S. Marshal A bleman. The Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued a writ of habeas corpus and Booth was released. Later the U. S. District Court found an indictment against him. He again appealed to the Supreme Court of the State and was released. The case came before the Supreme Court of the United States in 1858. That body reversed the decisions of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin. Booth had pleaded the unconstitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Law. The constitutionality of that law was now maintained by the court. It was also held that the marshal, in matters of habeas corpus, must obey the sovereignty of the United States rather than that of the State, the latter having no authority within the limits of the sovereignty assigned by the Constitution to the United States. A bolitionists, a party or body of men bent on securing the immediate abolition of slavery in the United States. Throughout the eighteenth century there had been a sentiment, more or less widespread, in VoL
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 116398941X
• ISBN 13: 9781163989418
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 484
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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