What could possibly induce an educated, merchant Scotsman, with no citizenship in the U.S., no sympathy for slavery, and a clear opposition to secession, to join and fight for the Confederate Army?In this fascinating 1888 memoir by William Watson, you'll find out. As a foreigner, he had a unique and fairly dispassionate view of the impending calamity of the American Civil War. He had lived and done business in the South for several years, watching and listening to all points of vie...

In "Lachlan Macquarie," James Frederick William Watson provides a meticulous exploration of one of Australia's most pivotal figures, delving into Macquarie's transformative impact on the colonial landscape. The book employs a biographical narrative infused with historical analysis, offering a comprehensive account of Macquarie's tenure as Governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. Watson's prose reflects a keen attention to detail, seamlessly interweaving personal anecdotes, political ...

This book includes a comprehensive guide to fruit cultivation extensively illustrated with black and white photographs. A book that will appeal to the modern fruit-grower, this timeless handbook contains a wealth of information on the topic and is as valuable today as at the time of its original publication. This book concerns itself primarily with the growing of figs, pineapples, bananas, melons, oranges, and lemons; it is a must-have for gardeners interested in growing such fruits. Sir W...

In "Lachlan Macquarie," James Frederick William Watson presents a comprehensive exploration of one of Australia's most significant colonial governors. The book intricately weaves a narrative that blends biography, history, and critical analysis, examining Macquarie's transformative impact on New South Wales during the early 19th century. Watson employs a meticulous journalistic style, enriched with primary sources, to illustrate Macquarie's policies and actions. Engagingly written, the tex...

This rare antiquarian book contains a definitive handbook for greenhouse and tropical house management, comprising timeless information as helpful today as it was at the time of its original publication. This book has been elected for modern republication because of its educational value and is proudly republished here complete with its original illustrations and a new prefatory biography of the author. A text that will appeal to green-fingered readers interested in roper greenhouse manage...

"From September 1862 until May 1865, Major William Watson served as surgeon with the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, which fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and elsewhere. Over the course of three years at war, he wrote 91 letters to his family, in which he describes his own war against death and disease. This well-educated and sensitive young man has left us a variety of impressions of camp life, marches, and battles; of a soldier's matter-...

This vintage book contains an accessible and comprehensive guide to growing melons, with information on common pitfalls, pests, fertilisation, feeding, harvesting, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful tips and interesting information, this guide is ideal for anyone with an interest in growing melons, and it would make for a great addition to collections of fruit growing literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Soil – Raising Young Plants', 'Muskmelon – ...

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to ferns, palms, and cycads, and includes information on variations, descriptions, popularity, and other information of note. This text will be of considerable utility to gardeners and amateur botanists with an interest in these types of plants, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Ferns', 'Stove and Greenhouse Ferns', 'Hardy Ferns', 'Selaginellas', 'Lycopodiums', 'Palms',...

A guide to the propagation of plants. Contents Include: Propagation by Seed; Propagation by Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers; Propagation by Division; Propagation by Runners; Propagation by Suckers; Propagation by Layers; Propagation by Cuttings; Propagation by Leaves; Propagation by Roots; Propagation by Grafting; Propagation by Budding; Propagation by Inarching. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and r...

US President Barack Obama has called economic inequality the “defining issue of our time.” It has inspired the “Occupy” movements, made a French economist into a global celebrity, and given us a new expression – the “one percent.” But is our preoccupation with inequality really justified? Or wise?In his new book, William Watson argues that focusing on inequality is both an error and a trap. It is an error because much inequality is “good,” the reward for thrift, industry, and inven...

Christmas Time Is Here… And Brown Girls Books is bringing you nineteen talented writers, sharing heartwarming stories filled with the joy, sorrow and downright drama of this magical season. Christmas time brings out the best – and for some, the worst – in us and these holiday tales capture it all, just in time to warm your soul for the holidays. All I Want For Christmas is filled with tear-jerking, treasured, and laugh-inducing stories. Like Sonia Johnston's "Home...

Life in the Confederate Army is a firsthand account of a Confederate State Army solider William Watson. The book was written shortly after the war and it chronicles author's army life.Watsonjoined the local Rifle Volunteers, and when the Civil War broke out enlisted in the Confederate Army. As a sergeant in the 3rd Louisiana Infantry the author served in a number of military campaigns with the regiment. He was an eye witness and participant of Oak Hills, Pea Ridge and Beechgrove battles.