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This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.
Lives And Times: Four Informal Biographies is a book written by Meade Minnigerode that provides an in-depth look at the lives of four historical figures: Stephen Jumel, William Eaton, Theodosia Burr, and Edmond Charles Genet. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on one of the four individuals.The first section is dedicated to Stephen Jumel, a prominent merchant who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author explores Jumel's life, including his rise to success as a merchant and his marriage to the famous socialite Eliza Jumel.The second section of the book is dedicated to William Eaton, a hero of the Barbary Wars who led a daring expedition to overthrow the ruler of Tripoli. The author delves into Eaton's life, including his military career and his role in the Barbary Wars.The third section of the book focuses on Theodosia Burr, the daughter of the famous politician Aaron Burr. The author examines Theodosia's life, including her education, her marriage, and her involvement in politics.The final section of the book is dedicated to Edmond Charles Genet, a French diplomat who played a significant role in the early years of the United States. The author explores Genet's life, including his involvement in the French Revolution and his time as a diplomat in the United States.Overall, Lives And Times: Four Informal Biographies offers readers a fascinating look into the lives of four historical figures who played significant roles in the history of the United States. Through the author's engaging writing style and thorough research, readers are transported back in time to learn about the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of these remarkable individuals.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.
Seven informal biographies of the women who supported, influenced, devoted their lives and affection to some of the nations most powerful political leaders. Contents: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolly Madison, Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Rachel Jackson, Peggy Eaton. Illustrations.
Laughing House is a novel written by Meade Minnigerode and first published in 1920. The story takes place in the early 20th century and follows the lives of a group of wealthy socialites who live in New York City. The main character, Caroline, is a young woman who is bored with her life and the society she moves in. She is engaged to a wealthy young man, but she is not in love with him.Caroline's life changes when she meets a mysterious and charming man named Jack. They fall in love and begin a passionate affair. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jack is married and has a young daughter. Caroline struggles with her feelings for Jack and the moral implications of their relationship.The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the social expectations of the time. The characters are well-developed and the dialogue is witty and engaging. The setting of New York City in the early 20th century is vividly portrayed, with descriptions of the opulent homes and lavish parties of the wealthy elite.Overall, Laughing House is a compelling novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the privileged classes of New York City in the early 20th century. It is a story of love, passion, and the struggle to find one's place in society.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.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Laughing House: A Novel Meade Minnigerode G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1920
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.
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