The Centennial History of the United States: From the Discovery of the American Continent to the Close of the First Century of American Independence, Parts 41-42National Publishing Company, 1874 - 925 pages An overview of American History as told by a contemporary historian, with details about individuals and political events that shaped the nation. |
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... regarded as its solitary continent , on either side , and that by sailing due west from Europe , the shores of India , China , or Japan would be reached . Among those who held this opinion was Christopher Columbus . He was a native of ...
... regarded as its solitary continent , on either side , and that by sailing due west from Europe , the shores of India , China , or Japan would be reached . Among those who held this opinion was Christopher Columbus . He was a native of ...
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... regarded the country as a sort of terres- trial paradise . " Their imagination could not conceive of more delightful fields and forests ; the groves spreading perfumes far from the shore , gave promise of the spices of the East ; and ...
... regarded the country as a sort of terres- trial paradise . " Their imagination could not conceive of more delightful fields and forests ; the groves spreading perfumes far from the shore , gave promise of the spices of the East ; and ...
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... regarded America , and for four years the plan of colonizing the new country was laid aside . Some ardent spirits , however , still believed in the possibility of plant- ing successful colonies in the new world and bringing that vast ...
... regarded America , and for four years the plan of colonizing the new country was laid aside . Some ardent spirits , however , still believed in the possibility of plant- ing successful colonies in the new world and bringing that vast ...
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... regarded him with a sort of awe . He astonished them by showing them his pocket compass and explaining to them its uses , and excited their admiration by writing a letter to his friends at Jamestown informing them of his situation , and ...
... regarded him with a sort of awe . He astonished them by showing them his pocket compass and explaining to them its uses , and excited their admiration by writing a letter to his friends at Jamestown informing them of his situation , and ...
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... regarded by the savages as a superior being , and was treated with kindness , though kept a close prisoner . His fate was referred to Powhatan for decision , as the other tribes feared to bring the blood of such an extraordinary being ...
... regarded by the savages as a superior being , and was treated with kindness , though kept a close prisoner . His fate was referred to Powhatan for decision , as the other tribes feared to bring the blood of such an extraordinary being ...
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Page 473 - I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country...
Page 122 - I thank God, there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years; for learning has brought disobedience, and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government. God keep us from both!
Page 465 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Page 734 - There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted; Provided, always, That any person escaping into the same, from whom labor or service is lawfully claimed in any one of the original States, such fugitive may be lawfully reclaimed and conveyed to the person claiming his or her labor or service as aforesaid.
Page 418 - The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders, are no more. I am not a Virginian, but an American.
Page 354 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
Page 754 - Measures, is hereby declared inoperative and void : it being the true intent and meaning of this act, not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the constitution of the United States...
Page 349 - He smiled at my ignorance and replied : " These savages may indeed be a formidable enemy to your raw American militia, but upon the king's regular and disciplined troops, sir, it is impossible they should make any impression.
Page 652 - an act to authorize the people of the Missouri Territory to form a constitution and State government, and for the admission of such State into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, and to prohibit slavery in certain territories...
Page 156 - In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord, King' James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, &c., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honour of our king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia...