George Locke Howe was born in Bristol, Rhode Island. He served with the U.S. Naval Reserve Force during the First World War, enlisting as a Hospital Apprentice in September 1917, stationed at Newport before travelling overseas to Queenstown, Ireland, in 1918. He also served in Liverpool, Brest and on the U.S.S. Plattsburg, Cape Finisterre, returning to the US in 1919 where he was discharged in May. After continuing his education at Harvard, Howe followed in his father's footsteps and becam...

What defines Boston? Its history? Its landmarks? Its sports teams and shrines?Perhaps the question should be, who defines Boston? From Henry David Thoreau to Dennis Lehane, Boston has been beloved by many of America's greatest writers, and there is no better group of men and women to capture the heart and soul of the Hub. In Our Boston, editor Andrew Blauner has collected both original and reprinted essays from Boston-area writers past and present, all celebrating the city...

*A New York Times Notable Book**A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year*From the bestselling National Book Award finalist and author of The Big House comes “a well-blended narrative packed with top-notch reporting and relevance for our own time” (The Boston Globe) about the young athletes who battled in the legendary Harvard-Yale football game of 1968 amidst the sweeping cu...

This book offers an in-depth examination of the life, career, and complex legacy of General George S. Patton, one of the most iconic and controversial figures in American military history. Spanning from his early life and military training to his remarkable leadership during World War II, it explores Patton's tactical genius, his groundbreaking contributions to armored warfare, and his relentless pursuit of victory through speed and aggression. The narrative delves into his pivotal role in...

The Last & Worst of the Bushrangers Michael Howe - Matthew Brady In 1818, Thomas Wells wrote the first work of general literature published in Australia, describing the life of a British highwayman, convicted to Van Diemen's Land; the bushranger Michael Howe (1787-1818). Howe and his gang plundered the New Norfolk and other early settled areas in Tasmania. Also included in this volume - Van Diemen's Land Warriors, the first verse published in Tasmania in 1827. This satire on the military f...

"The American ship Rebecca...arrived in the River Congo...to receive a cargo of slaves...she waits with impunity at anchor...until a cargo can be purchased." -British and Foreign State Papers (1867)"The Last Slave Ship by George Howe...this slave thief with pockets full of gold from the traffic in human flesh enlisted to fight men who owned slaves bequeathed to them by their ancestors." -Daily Review (Wilmington, N.C.), July 7, 1890

This biography explores the remarkable life and groundbreaking achievements of George Stephenson, the visionary engineer who revolutionized transportation and played a pivotal role in shaping the Industrial Revolution. Born in 1781 in a small coal mining village, Stephenson rose from humble beginnings to become the father of modern railways. Through his ingenuity and perseverance, he transformed the steam engine from a theoretical curiosity into a practical and powerful force, culminating ...

One Night in Paris. A Summer on the Coast. A Connection That Changes EverythingA sweeping, sensual story of love, desire, and reinvention from the multi-million bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop - available now to pre-order in paperback!‘A powerful portrait of two women choosing to act on unexpected desires’ Booklist‘Captivating. This exploration of unfinished...

The updated third edition of the definitive guide to water treatment engineering, now with all-new online contentStantec's Water Treatment: Principles and Design provides comprehensive coverage of the principles, theory, and practice of water treatment engineering. Written by world-renowned experts in the field of public water supply, this authoritative volume covers all key aspects of water treatment engineering, including plant design, water chemistry an...

Forgers of Empire and Republic - 3 Classic Nation-Shaping Biographies is a captivating anthology that delves into the intricate tapestry of nation-building through its diverse literary repertoire. Exploring the transformations that shaped modern nations, this collection examines pivotal figures and events that contributed to the foundations of empires and republics. The anthology presents a range of literary styles, from rigorous historical analysis to eloquent narrative, capturing the ric...

In the early 19th century, Cuba emerged as the world’s largest producer of sugar and the United States its most important buyer. Barely documented today, there was a close commercial relationship between Cuba and the Rhode Island coastal town of Bristol. The citizens of Bristol were heavily involved in the slavery trade and owned sugarcane plantations in Cuba and also served as staff workers at these facilities.Available in print for the first time is a diary that sheds light on th...

Principles of Water Treatment has been developed from the best selling reference work Water Treatment, 3rd edition by the same author team. It maintains the same quality writing, illustrations, and worked examples as the larger book, but in a smaller format which focuses on the treatment processes and not on the design of the facilities.