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Biographical Record Harrison, Ohio
Chicago, Ill J H Beers and Company 1978 Reprint; First Impression Hardcover Fine with no dust jacket
Photos, illustrations Biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and of many of the early settled families. Large Heavy book.;
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History of Pike County Illinois; Together with sketches of its cities, villages, and townships, educational, religious, civil, military, and political history
Evansville, IN Unigraphics 1970 Reprint; Various Hardcover Very Good+ with no dust jacket
Reddish brown cover with gold print. Reprint of the original 1880 edition. Wonderful history of the early settlement, incidents of pioneer life, organic history, geology, zoology, botany, archaeology, township histories, black hawk war, many biographical sketches, and a history of Illinois and a digest of the state laws. Scarce even as reprint. ; p
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Personalities of the South
North Carolina The American Biographical Institute 1983 Twelfth Edition; First Impression Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Blue binding with gold lettering. Contains biographical information of notable people in the south as of 1983. Has complete index. Excellent reference. ; 12th Edition, 1983
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The Complete Angler, or Contemplative Man's Recreation being A Discourse on Rivers, Fish-Ponds, Fish and Fishing
London, England L. A. Lewis, 125, Fleet-Street 1839 Various Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Leather binding has been repaired with a complete new leather spine (Dark brown with boards lighter leather). Foxing on some pages and end papers otherwise clean and bright. Engravings and drawings. . Includes notes biographical and explanatory and the lives of the authors. THe epistle dedicatory is to the right worshipful John Offley of Madley Manor, in the county of Stafford, Esq. There is also an epistle to the reader. The descriptive list of the Embellishments (woodcuts and copper plates) contains a detailed description of each "embellishment" including source, artist, etc. Also contains a entensive notes section with" biographical notices of the principal persons mentioned in the complete angler". In addition to the lives of Walton and Cotton the contents include: Chapter I. A conference betwixt an angler, a hunter, and a falconer; each commending his recreation. Chapter II. Observations of the Otter and the Chub. Chapter III. How to fish for, and to dress the Chavender, or Chub. Chapter IV. Observations of the nature and breeding of the Trout, and how to fish for him. And the Milkmaid's song. Chapter V. More directions how to fish for, and how to make for the Trout an artificial minnowandflies; withsomemerriment. Chapter VI. Observations of the Umber or Grayling, and directions how to fish for him. Chapter VII. Observations of the Salmon: With directions how to fish for him. Chapter VIII. Observations of the Luce or Pike, with directions how to fish for him. Chapter IX. Observations of the Carp, with directions how to fish for him. Chapter X. Observations of the Bream, and directions to catch him. Chapter XI. Observations of the Tench, and advice how to angle for him. Chapter XII. Observations of the Pearch, and directions how to fish for him. Chapter XIII. Observations of the Eel, and other fish that want scales, and [directions how] to fish for them. Chapter XIV. Observations of the Barbel, and directions how to fish for him. Chapter XV. Observations of the Gudgeon, the Ruffe, and the Bleak, and how to fish for them. Chapter XVI. Is of nothing; or that which is nothing worth. Chapter XVII. Of Roach and Dace and how to fish for them; and of Cadis. Chapter XVIII. Of the Minnow or Penk, of the Loach, and of the Bull-head, or Miller's-thumb. Chapter XIX. Of several rivers, and some observations of fish. Chapter XX. Of Fish-ponds, and how to oreder them. Chapter XXI. Directions for making of a line, and for the colouring of both rod and line. Part II. being instructions how to angle for a Trout and Grayling in a clear stream. To my most worthy Father and Friend, Mr. Izaak Walton, the elder. To my most honoured Friend, Charles Cotton, Esq. The Retirement: Irregular verses addressed to Mr. Izaak Walton. Chapter I. Conference between a country Gentleman proficient in fly-fishing, and a Traveller who becomes his pupil. Chapter II. An account of the principal rivers in Derbyshire. Viator lodges at Piscator's house. Chapter III. Conference containing a description of Cotton's Fishing-house, with his apology for writing a supplement toWalton'sbook.ChapterIV.Ofangling for Trout and Grayling, divided into three branches. Chapter V. Of Fly-fishing. Chapter VI. Fishing at the top continued--- Further directions for fly-making--- Time when the Grayling is in season--- Rock in Pikepool. Chapter VII. Fishing at the top--- Flies for the months of January, February, March, April, and part of May; including, under May, particular directions how to bait with the Green-drake. Chapter VIII. Fishing at the top, continued--- Flies for the end of May, and for the following months, till December; containing, under May, instructions when to dape with the Stone-fly. Chapter IX. Fly-fishing, in windy weather, best in the still-deeps. Chapter X. Directions how to dress a Trout and Grayling. Chapter XI. Of angling at the bottom for Trout or Grayling--- By hand, with a running line--- With a cork or float--- Various baits. Chapter XII. Of angling in the middle for Trout or Grayling.While not a first printing this is an excellent rebound collectible copy. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.
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Barnhart, John D. Ph. D. Indiana From Frontier To Industrial Commonwealth Vol 1-4
New York , NY Lewis Historical Publishing Company 1954 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Original not reprints. Blue cloth with gilt print. Volume 1 (422 pages) covers Natures gift to Indiana, Indians, French, British all the way up to the 1850's. Volume 2 ( 621 pages) covers from 150's up to 1950's and has extensive bibliography and index. Volume 3 & 4(738 pages) covers the Family and personal records including biographical sketches and photos. Vol 4 has an index for Vol. 3 & 4. Exhaustive reference on Indiana. Vols can be purchased seperately.. small hole next to edge on two volumes. Rare set. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Vol. 1/4/2019; Photos, and illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; p
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Bourne, Edward E. The History of Wells and Kennebunk
B. Thurston & Company 1875 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Fair with no dust jacket
Original cloth is worn especially in spine area. This is not a reprint, but original first edition. Heavy book. Minor foxing otherwise very clean contents. From the earliest settlement to the year 1820, at which time Kennebunk was set off, and incorporated. With Biographical Sketches.jHinges weak.xxsxzs sdasdfgh
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Butler, Mann Valley of the Ohio
Frankfort, KY Kentucky Historical Society 1971 0916968014 / 9780916968014 First Edition Hardcover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Red cover with black spine and gold lettering. Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover.Edited with biographical sketch and essay by Glenn Clift and Hambleton Tapp. Valley of the Ohio was serialized in thirty numbers of The Western Journal and Civilian magazine in 1853 by Butler. This 1971 version is the first appearance in book form of the history as Butler concluded it 0ver 116 years before this publication. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 302 pages;
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Clemens, William The Miller Family Magazine, Vol 1, nos. 1-4, 1916, and Vol 2, Nos. 1-2, 1917
New York , NY William M. Clemens 1946 PhotoCopy Only; First Impression Manila Folder or Binder Good+
Photocopy of these volumes in manila folder. Vol 1 is Jan, Apr, July, Oct of 1916 and Vol 2 is Jan and April of 1917. There is a table of contents that shows the items included. Examples are: New York city Millers, Anthony B. Miller's family, Burials at Ft. Wayne Indiana, and much more. ; Genealogical, Historical, and Biographical; Photocopy Only; 95 pages;
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Clemens, William M. The Miller Family Magazine, April 1916, Vol 1, No. 2
New York, NY William M. Clemens 1916 First Edition; First Impression Manila Folder or Binder Very Good with no dust jacket
Photocopy in folder. The Gilrs of Bethlehem, Miller Family Notes, A New York Family, Miller-Sypher Line, Maryland Marriages, Revolutionary Records, Miller Burials in Ohio, Northampton Co. , Penn. Wills, Connecticut Marriages, Anthony D. Miller, Burials at Schaefferstown, Penn. , Early Ohio Settlers, Revolutionary Notes, Brief Miller Lines of Descent, Milton, Mass. Families. Excellent Reference. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Photocopy Only; Vol. 1 #2; 16 pages;
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Clemens, William M. The Miller Family Magazine, April 1917
New York, NY William M. Clemens 1917 First Edition; First Impression Manila Folder or Binder Very Good with no dust jacket
Rev. John Miller of Massachusetts; A New York Family; Pennsylvania Navy of the Revolution; Millers in Congress; Bedford Co., Va., Wills; Soldiers of the Revolution; The Miller-Walker Line; Shenaandoah Co., Va., Marriages; A Virginia-Ohio Family; John Miller's Family; Cumberland Co., Penn., Wills; North Carolina Marriages; Miller Family Notes. Excellent Reference. ; Photocopy Only; Vol. 2 #2; 16 pages;
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Clemens, William M. The Miller Family Magazine, January 1916, Vol 1, No. 1
New York, NY William M. Clemens 1916 First Edition; First Impression Manila Folder or Binder Very Good with no dust jacket
Photocopy of Magazine. Contents: A Famous Preacher, New York City Millers, Goston in 1789, Famous Colonial Millers, Deaths in Kentucky, New Jersey Marriages, Virginia Wills, Early Immigrants, Chester Miller's Family, Westfield, Vt. Records, Early Pennsylvania Officials, Brief Miller lines of Descent. Excellent Reference. ; Photocopy Only; 16 pages;
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Clemens, William M. The Miller Family Magazine, January 1917, Vol 2, No. 1
New York, NY William M. Clemens 1917 PhotoCopy Only; First Impression Manila Folder or Binder Very Good with no dust jacket
Photocopy in folder.Thomas Miller of Rowley, Mass; Miller-Bennett Line; A New York State Family; Maine Wills; Soldiers of the Revolution; Milton, Mass. Death; New York Marriages; Miller-Stone Line; Lancaster Co. , Penn. Records; A Famous Botanist; Londonderry, N. H. Births; Bedford Co. , Ca. , Wills; New York City Millers; In Philadelphia in 1835; Heirs to Estates. Excellent Reference. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Photocopy Only; Vol. 2 #1; 16 pages;
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Clemens, William M. The Miller Family Magazine, July, 1916, Vol 1, No. 3
New York, NY William M. Clemens 1916 First Edition; First Impression Manila Folder or Binder Very Good with no dust jacket
Photocopy in folder. The Earliest Millers in Hampshire Co. , Mass, Burials at Fort Wayne, Ind, Maine Marriages, A Glasglow Lawyer, Simsbury, Conn. , Records, New Jersey Marriages, A Miller-Cutting Line, A South Carolina Family, Montgomery Co. , Penn. , Marriages, A Dramatic Poet, Miller Burials in Vermont, Miller-Dike, Indiana Wills, New Hampshire Marriages, Miller-Edgell, Ezra Miller's Family, A Boston Poet, Huntington Co. , Penn. , Marriages, A Maine Family, Miller-Bond, Early New York Wills. Excellent Reference. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Photocopy Only; Vol. 1 #3; 16 pages;
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Clemens, William M. The Miller Family Magazine, October, 1916, Vol 1, No 4
New York, NY William M. Clemens 1916 First Edition; First Impression Manila Folder or Binder Very Good with no dust jacket
Photocopy in folder. Millers of Hampshire Co. , Mass, Connecticut Old Folks, Milton, Mass. , Records, Soldiers of the Revolution, New Hanover, Penn. , Marriages, Deaths at Keene, N. H. , Bucks Co. , Penn. , Wills, A Miller-Cutter Line, New York Marriages, Joseph Miller's Family, Carlisle, Penn. , Marriages. Excellent Reference. We provide delivery tracking on US orders.; Photocopy Only; Vol. 1 #4; 16 pages;
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DeBord, Martha Brown St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1776-1976
Radford, VA Commonwealth Press 1976 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Very Good with no dust jacket
Rare hardcover copy of this Church and area history. Illustrated with drawings and photos. Includes a lot of history and surnames. Inscription in front. The author, who was honored by the Virgina Senate in 2005 for outstanding community service, was also the organist at St. Paul Lutheran Church for more than 20 years. A special collection of her papers are retained at the Wytheville, Community College in Wytheville, Virginia. The papers include this biographical sketch "Martha Brown DeBord, daughter of Charles Cassell Brown and Mary Virginia Lambert Brown, was born in Rural Retreat, Virginia on 14 February 1921. She attended Rural Retreat public schools, Marion College and Roanoke College. After her father died she left college to manage the family farm. She married Joe DeBord and raised three children. She assumed management of the DeBord Mill when her husband died in a farm accident in 1964. Apart from her agricultural work, DeBord served on numerous education committees and boards including the Wythe County School Board (1964-1997), State Vocational Education Advisory Board, Virginia School Board Association, and Marion College Board. She also was actively involved with St. Paul Lutheran Church as organist, pastoral council member, and historian. DeBord died 27 April 2004." ; Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 115 pages
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Drake, Nathan Essays, Biographical, Critical and Historical, illustrative of the Tatler, Spectator, and Guardian. In three Volumes
London Printed by C. Whittingham for John Sharpe, Opposite York House, Piccadilly 1805 First Edition; First Impression Hardcover Fair with no dust jacket
Complete three volume set. Leather bindings are very worn with cracks in the leather and cracked hinges and chips. Volume 1 cover is detached, but otherwise complete. Gold inlay decorative border to bindings. Corners and edges worn. Books are in fair to good condition otherwise. Contents complete, tight bindings, and marbled endpapers. Some foxing to tissue sheets covering engravings and to pages opposite title page.. Engravings throughout. The Tatler, The Spectator, and The Guardian were products of a "New Age" of journalism in 18th Century England. They were "news-sheets" were circulated in coffee houses of London where men met to share and discuss the news and opinions of the day. They cost two pense to buy but were free to those wo paid the penny admission to enter a coffee house. These houses became known as "Penny Universities". The papers were founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. Nathan Drake was Born in Yorkshire, and took his M.D. from Edinburgh in 1789 and practiced medicine at Sudbury (1790-92) and Hadleigh, Suffolk (1792-1836). He was a popular essayist and an early advocate of German literature. He is remembered for his vast compendium of information on Elizabethan writers, Shakespeare and His Times (1817). This work includes essays and biographical sketches on those in literature. Rare complete set. Drake's publications included: The speculator [ed. Drake and W. Frend]. 1791.Literary hours: or sketches critical and narrative. 1798; 2 vols, 1800, 3 vols, 1804, 1820.The old abbey tale, in Canterbury tales. 1802.Essays biographical, critical, and historical, illustrative of the Tatler, Spectator, and Guardian. 3 vols, 1805.Rochester Castle; or Gudulph's Tower. A gothic tale. 1810.The gleaner: a series of periodical essays, selected and arranged from scarce and neglected volumes. 4 vols, 1811.Shakespeare and his times. 2 vols, 1817.Winter nights: or fire-side lucubrations. 2 vols, 1820.Evenings in autumn: a series of essays. 2 vols, 1822.Noontide leisure: or sketches in summer, including a tale of the days of Shakespeare. 2 vols, 1824.Mornings in spring: or retrospections biographical, critical, and historical. 2 vols, 1828.Memorials of Shakespeare: or sketches of his character and genius by various writers. 1828.The harp of Judah: or songs of Sion, being a metrical translation of the Psalms. 1837. ; Vol. 123; Engravings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
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