The true and remarkable life of Richard Willis (Will) Jackson, an intrepid seaman from one of the leading shipbuilding families in 19th century Maine, whose exploits and adventures in the oceans of the world would rival characters straight out of the lives and imaginations of Joseph Conrad and Jack London. Will Jackson survived a harrowing shipwreck in the Marshall Islands, being washed overboard rounding Cape Horn and running down Alaskan glaciers over a tragically shortened life that end...

"On thе Trail of Grant and Lее" is a captivating historical work authorеd by Frеdеrick Trеvor Hill. This book, publishеd in thе еarly 20th cеntury, takеs rеadеrs on an immеrsivе journеy through thе Civil War, providing a vivid and insightful еxploration of two iconic military lеadеrs: Ulyssеs S. Grant and Robеrt E. Lее. Hill's narrativе is a mеticulous and compеlling account of thе livеs and military campaigns of Grant and Lее during thе Amеrican Civil War. With mеticulous rеsеarch and a k...

This book presents a short and interesting history of Psychiatry."Among the achievements of the nineteenth century none surpass the revolution wrought in the field of psychiatry.Going back into the very dawn of history we find scattered references to the treatment of madness, which was looked upon as a punishment by the gods or ascribed to demoniacal possession... Something more rational was attempted in Paris when by an Act of Parliament in 1660 the insane passed through two...

This volume, the third in a nine-volume series about the Civil War, is devoted to the most famous of its generals: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E, Lee. Included in this volume are:“On the Trail of Grant and Lee,” by Frederick Trevor Hill“Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee,” by Captain Robert E. Lee“With Lee in Virginia,” by G. A. Hentyand“Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant,” by Ulysses S. GrantAlso published by Aftermath Publishin...

Two of the titans of the American Civil War came from different backgrounds but shared similar ancestral roots. It apparently was the conflict between the English king and the English parliament that drove their forebears to America at about the same time. Grant’s family reached Massachusetts in 1630 while almost simultaneously Lee’s found a new home in Virginia. Though neither man knew the background of the other, it turns out that U.S. Grant who commanded the Union army was the grandson ...

In "On the Trail of Grant and Lee," Frederick Trevor Hill intricately weaves the narratives of two of America's most formidable Civil War generals. Through a meticulous examination of battlefields, letters, and personal accounts, Hill creates a vivid tapestry that immerses readers in the military strategies, conflicts, and personal tribulations of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. His literary style is both descriptive and analytical, encapsulating the tumultuous essence of 19th-century ...

"On the Trail of Grant and Lee" by Frederick Trevor Hill is a captivating historical narrative that explores the lives and military strategies of two of America's most prominent Civil War generals. Hill, through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, takes readers on a journey through the landscapes that shaped the conflict. The book not only delves into the personal experiences of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee but also examines the broader implications of their decisions on the ...

In "The Case and Exceptions: Stories of Counsel and Clients," Frederick Trevor Hill intricately weaves a tapestry of legal narratives that bring to life the nuanced relationships between attorneys and their clients. Drawing on the traditions of realistic fiction, Hill employs a vivid, engaging prose style that captures the complexities of legal dilemmas and the moral ambiguities faced by those within the courtroom. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century legal practices, these stori...

In "On the Trail of Grant and Lee," Frederick Trevor Hill embarks on a meticulous exploration of the Civil War through the lens of the two most prominent military leaders of the Union and Confederacy. Hill's prose is rich and vivid, capturing the detailed landscapes and strategic intricacies of the battlefields while seamlessly intertwining historical analysis with narrative storytelling. The work serves not merely as a chronicle of events but as a profound reflection on the moral complexi...

A balance account of the Civil War, first published in 1911. According to the Forward: "During the early years of the Civil War someone tauntingly asked Mr. Charles Francis Adams, the United States Minister to England, what he thought of the brilliant victories which the confederate armies were then gaining in the field. "I think they have beenwon by my fellow countrymen," was the quiet answer....Americans of the present and the coming generations are entitled to take a common pride in wha...

In the annals of American history, Abraham Lincoln stands as a towering figure, renowned for his leadership during the Civil War and his unwavering commitment to preserving the Union. However, before his rise to the presidency, Lincoln honed his skills as a brilliant lawyer, navigating the complexities of the legal system with wit, determination, and a deep understanding of human nature. In "Lincoln, The Lawyer," Frederick Trevor Hill paints a vivid portrait of Lincoln's legal career, from...

Bank Notes is a novel about Wall Street and how ethical lapses, vengeful behavior, and manifestations of lust and revenge all impact that institution, often with unintended consequences. The story reminds us that our pasts always influences our future, many times in ways we never could have imagined. Nearly twenty years ago, Ellis Hord, working an undercover drug detail, crossed paths with an infamous Russian drug dealer, Nicholai Sidorov. During a bloody fire-fight with Ellis and his part...