In "A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention," L. E. Chittenden presents an intricate narrative detailing the proceedings of a significant yet often overlooked political gathering. The book employs a meticulous literary style, balancing objective reporting with a nuanced understanding of the sociopolitical context of its time. It sheds light on the fiery debates and strategic maneuvering that characterized the convention, encapsulating the...

In "Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel," L. E. Chittenden expertly chronicles a lesser-known but pivotal episode in American history, vividly depicting the complexities surrounding the trial of the sentinel, who was accused of dereliction of duty during the Civil War. Chittenden'Äôs narrative unfolds with a meticulous, journalistic style reminiscent of 19th-century literature, rich with detailed character sketches and the political milieu of the era. This work not only provides insight into...

Strange Stories of the Civil War is a compelling anthology that delves into the lesser-known narratives of one of America's most tumultuous periods. This collection offers an expansive range of literary styles, from vivid first-person accounts to richly detailed historical narratives, showcasing the diversity and complexity of perspectives during the Civil War. Each story unearths the extraordinary amidst the chaos, highlighting unique and multifaceted views on conflict and its profound ef...

Inside you will read about:The English Civil War, Newton and the Apple, Newton's Work in Mathematics and Optics, Middle Years in Scientific Experiments,Principia, Newton and Alchemy, Later Life and Death And much more. Follow along as you travel from a rugged stone farmhouse to Trinity College, Cambridge to the halls of London exhibitions where Newton found himself the celebrity of the age. Looking back on Aristotle, and inspired by all that Galileo had brought the...

28位父執輩與孩童間誠摯動人的交流那一刻，所謂「偉人」也拋卻高貴的身分，像親暱的朋友一樣，對純潔靈魂釋出最平等的善意▎湯瑪斯．赫胥黎——試著去學一切的一點皮毛，和某些皮毛的一切　　親愛的朱利安，我一直不敢確定是否存在水孩子這樣東西。我在水中見過一些嬰兒，也在瓶子裡見過一些嬰兒，但這些在水中的嬰兒其實並不在一個瓶子裡，在瓶子裡的嬰兒其實也不是置身於水中的。　　我的那位創作水孩子這個故事的朋友，是一個非常友善且聰明的人，也許，他認為我能夠像他那樣在水中看到很多事物。對於同一樣東西，有些人能夠觀察到很多東西，有些人則幾乎看不到什麼。當你長大之後，我敢說你將會成為那種能夠觀察到許多種東西的人，能夠比水孩子看到更多東西，而其他人卻什麼都沒有看到。▎漢斯．安徒生——我的人生是一場美麗的童話故事，裡面充滿了富有與運氣

On a hot, sunny day last August, the final newspaper still working from an office on London's Fleet Street called 'stop the press' and closed its doors for the final time. Thirteen days later it was the turn of award-winning journalist Maurice Chittenden to make his excuses and leave. He was fired from The Sunday Time after a Fleet Street career lasting almost forty years, one that saw him working for a trio of legendary Murdoch editors: Andrew Neil, Kelvin Mackenzie and Derek Jam...

This book deals with the life and the story of Isaac Newton, the great scientist known as mathematician, astronomer and natural philosopher.“An honest farmer, neither rich nor poor, was Isaac Newton. He was married to Harriet Ayscough in February, Sixteen Hundred Forty-two. Both were strong, intelligent and full of hope. Neither had any education to speak of; they belonged to England's middle class — that oft-despised and much ridiculed middle class which is the hope of the world. ...

This eBook is best viewed on a color device.A Golden Guide ® FROM ST. MARTIN'S PRESSEnjoy and Learn!Expert Knowledge!Easy-to-Read!Some of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring predators on the planet, the raptors, or birds of prey have captivated us for centuries. This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers a fascinating look at these incredible birds.* Covers all raptors, including hawks, eagles, vultures, falcons, and owls...

"The Yellowstone National Park: Historical and Descriptive" is one of the first historical accounts of the American national treasure. This book will be extremely interesting for people wishing to know how everything started.

No less authority than Hiram Chittenden wrote this marvelous history of the early days of one of America's most important waterways. A West Point engineer, namesake of the Hiram Chittenden locks in Seattle, Chittenden was a respected historian of early western America.There was no railroad system in the United States whose importance to its tributary country was relatively greater than was that of the Missouri River to the trans-Mississippi territory in the first seventy-five years...

"The Yellowstone National Park: Historical and Descriptive" by Hiram Martin Chittenden is a comprehensive exploration of one of America's most iconic natural wonders. Chittenden, a prominent figure in the early conservation movement, provides a detailed account of the park's unique geological features, diverse wildlife, and the rich history surrounding its establishment. His vivid descriptions and insightful observations invite readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of Yellowsto...

The Yellowstone National Park. HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE written by Hiram Martin Chittenden. Published in 1895.