Randolph G. Adams

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The Life Of Sile Doty, 1800-1876: A Forgotten Autobiography is a book written by Sile Doty himself, detailing his life from his birth in 1800 to his death in 1876. Doty was a farmer, carpenter, and teacher who lived in upstate New York during the 19th century. He wrote his autobiography in the 1860s, but it was not published until 2006. The book provides a unique perspective on life in rural America during the 1800s, as Doty describes his experiences with farming, hunting, and building. He also discusses his education and teaching career, as well as his involvement in local politics and his views on religion. Throughout the book, Doty provides vivid descriptions of the people and places he encountered, including his family, friends, and neighbors. He also reflects on the changes he witnessed during his lifetime, including the growth of industry and transportation. Overall, The Life Of Sile Doty, 1800-1876: A Forgotten Autobiography is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a 19th-century American, offering valuable insights into the history and culture of rural America during this time period. This is a new release of the original 1948 edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Papers of George Germain: A Brief Description of the Stopford-Sackville Papers"" by Randolph G. Adams is a comprehensive collection of historical documents that shed light on the life and times of George Germain, a prominent figure in British colonial administration during the American Revolution. The book is a compilation of papers from the Stopford-Sackville collection, which contains a wealth of information on Germain's role in the war, including his correspondence with other key players such as General Howe and Lord Cornwallis. The collection also includes personal letters and diaries that provide insight into Germain's character and motivations. Overall, ""The Papers of George Germain"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the role of British colonial administration in that conflict. University Of Michigan Press, Bulletin No. 18. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The wittiest commentary on book-collecting and the care of books ever written, Blades' "Enemies of Books" enumerates the enemies as: Fire; Water; Gas and Heat; Dust and Neglect; Ignorance and Bigotry; The Bookworm; Other Vermin; Bookbinders; Collectors; and, Servants and Children. This new and corrected edition adds an article on Librarians as Enemies of Books, an Introduction, a biography of Blades, and many helpful notes.

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.