| dec 10 day in history: Encyclopaedia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style. |
| dec 10 day in history: A History of the Adirondacks Alfred Lee Donaldson, 1921 |
| dec 10 day in history: Becoming Richard Pryor Scott Saul, 2014-12-09 A major biography—intimate, gripping, revelatory—of an artist who revolutionized American comedy. Richard Pryor may have been the most unlikely star in Hollywood history. Raised in his family’s brothels, he grew up an outsider to privilege. He took to the stage, originally, to escape the hard-bitten realities of his childhood, but later came to a reverberating discovery: that by plunging into the depths of his experience, he could make stand-up comedy as exhilarating and harrowing as the life he’d known. He brought that trembling vitality to Hollywood, where his movie career—Blazing Saddles, the buddy comedies with Gene Wilder, Blue Collar—flowed directly out of his spirit of creative improvisation. The major studios considered him dangerous. Audiences felt plugged directly into the socket of life. Becoming Richard Pryor brings the man and his comic genius into focus as never before. Drawing upon a mountain of original research—interviews with family and friends, court transcripts, unpublished journals, screenplay drafts—Scott Saul traces Pryor’s rough journey to the heights of fame: from his heartbreaking childhood, his trials in the Army, and his apprentice days in Greenwich Village to his soul-searching interlude in Berkeley and his ascent in the “New Hollywood” of the 1970s. Becoming Richard Pryor illuminates an entertainer who, by bringing together the spirits of the black freedom movement and the counterculture, forever altered the DNA of American comedy. It reveals that, while Pryor made himself a legend with his own account of his life onstage, the full truth of that life is more bracing still. |
| dec 10 day in history: 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America Steven M. Gillon, 2006-04-04 Recounts the events of ten pivotal days that changed the course of American history. |
| dec 10 day in history: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights , 1978 |
| dec 10 day in history: Ten Crucial Days William L. Kidder, 2020-09-15 On December 25, 1776, the American Revolution seemed all but defeated just six months after the Declaration of Independence had been adopted. George Washington’s army had suffered a series of defeats in New York and had retreated under British pressure across New Jersey and then the Delaware River to temporary sanctuary in Pennsylvania. This left the British army in a string of winter cantonments across the middle of New Jersey, the New Jersey state government in total disarray, and the Continental Congress fleeing Philadelphia now perceived as the next British target. Loyalists in New Jersey felt empowered and Patriots felt abandoned. Washington needed not only a battlefield victory, but also to reestablish Patriot control in New Jersey. Otherwise, it would be impossible to raise a larger, long-term army to continue the fight and convince the citizens that victory was possible. The story of these ten crucial days is one that displays Washington’s military and interpersonal abilities along with his personal determination and bravery to keep the Revolution alive through maintaining the psychological confidence of the Patriots, while reducing the psychological confidence of his British political and military opponents. Throughout these ten days, Washington was faced with changing situations requiring modifications or outright different plans and his well-thought-out actions benefitted from elements of luck—such as the weather or British decisions—which he could not control. While most books look at these ten crucial days focusing on the military actions of the armies involved, this account also considers what was happening in other parts of the world. Leaders and ordinary people in other parts of America, in Britain, and in France were also dealing with the Revolution as they understood its condition. Without the instantaneous communication we have today, they were dealing with dated information and were missing knowledge that could influence their thoughts about the Revolution. This lack of immediate communication was also true—although to lesser extent—for the individuals directly involved in the events in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. |
| dec 10 day in history: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: Historical sketches: Letters N through S. Appendices: Submarine chasers (SC), Eagle-class patrol craft (PE) United States. Naval History Division, 1959 |
| dec 10 day in history: Woman Suffrage and Politics Carrie Chapman Catt, Nettie Rogers Shuler, 1923 Every serious student of woman suffrage must take account of this vital contemporary document, which tells the story of the struggle for woman suffrage in America from the first woman's rights convention in 1848 to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. Originally published in 1923, it gives the inside story of this remarkable movement, told by two ardent suffragists: Carrie Chapman Catt (of whom the New York Times wrote, 'More than anyone else she turned Woman Suffrage from a dream into a fact') and Nettie Rogers Shuler. Writing from vivid recollection, the authors offer some of their own ideas about what caused the United States to be the twenty-seventh country to give the vote to women when she ought 'by rights' to have been the first--Unedited summary from book cover. |
| dec 10 day in history: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: Historical sketches , 1959 |
| dec 10 day in history: Tenth of December George Saunders, 2013-01-03 The prize-winning, New York Times bestselling short story collection from the internationally bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo 'The best book you'll read this year' New York Times 'Dazzlingly surreal stories about a failing America' Sunday Times WINNER OF THE 2014 FOLIO PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2013 George Saunders's most wryly hilarious and disturbing collection yet, Tenth of December illuminates human experience and explores figures lost in a labyrinth of troubling preoccupations. A family member recollects a backyard pole dressed for all occasions; Jeff faces horrifying ultimatums and the prospect of Darkenfloxx(TM) in some unusual drug trials; and Al Roosten hides his own internal monologue behind a winning smile that he hopes will make him popular. With dark visions of the future riffing against ghosts of the past and the ever-settling present, this collection sings with astonishing charm and intensity. |
| dec 10 day in history: Library of World History , 1914 |
| dec 10 day in history: The Standard American Encyclopedia of Arts, Sciences, History, Biography, Geography, Statistics, and General Knowledge ... John Clark Ridpath, 1900 |
| dec 10 day in history: American History Marcius Willson, 1856 |
| dec 10 day in history: The Historical Magazine John Ward Dean, George Folsom, John Gilmary Shea, Henry Reed Stiles, Henry Barton Dawson, 1868 |
| dec 10 day in history: The Historical Magazine and Notes and Queries Concerning the Antiquities, History and Biography of America , 1868 |
| dec 10 day in history: Mississippi Politics Jere Nash, Andy Taggart, 2009 Biloxi. Tunica. Pascagoula. Yazoo. Tishomingo. Yalobusha. Tallahatchie. Itta Bena. Yockanookany. Bogue Chitto. These and hundreds of other place names of Native American origin are scattered across the map of Mississippi. Described by writer Willie Morris as the mysterious, lost euphonious litany, such colorful names, which were given by the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and other tribes, contribute significantly to the state's sense of place. Yet the general public is largely unaware of exact meanings and tribal roots. Native American Place Names in Mississippi is the first reference book devoted to a subject of interest to residents and visitors alike. From large rivers and towns to tiny creeks and rural communities, Keith A. Baca identifies the most likely meanings of many names with more than one recorded interpretation. He corrects misconceptions that have arisen over the years and translates numerous names for the first time. For the benefit of travelers, he provides the location of each named place. To bring attention to often inconspicuous and unmarked streams he also indicates points where highways cross rivers and creeks with Native American appellations. Sidebars present Native American history, legends, and myths that surround these enigmatic and alluring designations. Formerly an archaeologist with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Keith A. Baca is an independent researcher and writer living in Starkville, Mississippi. He is the author of the award-winning Indian Mounds of Mississippi: A Visitor's Guide. |
| dec 10 day in history: Historical Dictionary of Afghan Wars, Revolutions, and Insurgencies Ludwig W. Adamec, 2005 Since its foundation in 1747, Afghanistan has seen seemingly limitless wars waged by the central government to consolidate its control over the country as well as rampant tribal warfare. There have been three Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-42, 1878-79 and 1919); a Russian-backed Marxist government in Kabul battled a coalition of tribal armies, which was soon followed by the Taliban takeover. Now, in the midst of a war against terrorism, the United States is backing another central government in yet another sporadic struggle. All the information currently available on the endless chain of wars stretching over two and a half centuries is traced in this book. It consists of the American involvement in Afghanistan since October 2001 as well as individual campaigns, including tactics and logistics of skirmishes, the weapons used, and biographical entries on the significant leaders involved in the battles. Extensive analysis of regional and ideological divisions within the country and the external forces that have brought around conflict in this remote, mountainous region, in addition to a chronology of the encounters, an extensive bibliography, and numerous maps and illustrations make this crucial volume indispensable. |
| dec 10 day in history: The History of Jasper County, Iowa , 1878 |
| dec 10 day in history: A History of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 Gerald R. Pitzl, 1987 |
| dec 10 day in history: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: Historical sketches: Letters T through V. Appendix: Tank landing ships (LST) United States. Naval History Division, 1981 |
| dec 10 day in history: Library of Universal History Israel Smith Clare, 1899 |
| dec 10 day in history: The History, Civil, Political and Military, of the Southern Rebellion Orville James Victor, 1861 |
| dec 10 day in history: The History of Des Moines County, Iowa , 1879 |
| dec 10 day in history: Historical Dictionary of Baseball Lyle Spatz, 2012-12-21 Dating back to 1869 as an organized professional sport, the game of baseball is not only the oldest professional sport in North America, but also symbolizes much more. Walt Whitman described it as “our game, the American game,” and George Will compared calling baseball “just a game” to the Grand Canyon being “just a hole.” Countless others have called baseball “the most elegant game,” and to those who have played it, it’s life. The Historical Dictionary of Baseball is primarily devoted to the major leagues it also includes entries on the minor leagues, the Negro Leagues, women’s baseball, baseball in various other countries, and other non-major league related topics. It traces baseball, in general, and these topics individually, from their beginnings up to the present. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on the roles of the players on the field—batters, pitchers, fielders—as well as non-playing personnel—general managers, managers, coaches, and umpires. There are also entries for individual teams and leagues, stadiums and ballparks, the role of the draft and reserve clause, and baseball’s rules, and statistical categories. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the sport of baseball. |
| dec 10 day in history: Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada American Association for State and Local History, 2002 This multi-functional reference is a useful tool to find information about history-related organizations and programs and to contact those working in history across the country. |
| dec 10 day in history: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Newton Bateman, 1912 |
| dec 10 day in history: The History of Ogle County, Illinois , 1878 |
| dec 10 day in history: Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania John Woolf Jordan, 1913 The Allegheny River flows through the counties of Allegheny, Westmoreland, Armstrong, Clarion, Venango, Forest, and Warren. |
| dec 10 day in history: The Chautauquan Theodore L. Flood, Frank Chapin Bray, 1903 |
| dec 10 day in history: An Historical Map of Palestine ... Originally Delineated by ... J. F. Assheton ... Now Greatly Improved, and Furnished with a Complete Geographical Index, ... a Sketch of the History and Present State of the Country; ... a Calendar of Palestine, Etc., Etc. By J. W. I. Joseph Wentworth INGRAHAM, 1828 |
| dec 10 day in history: History of Jacksonville, Florida and Vicinity Thomas Frederick Davis, 1925 |
| dec 10 day in history: This Day in Music Neil Cossar, 2014-08 Births, deaths and marriages, No1 singles, drug busts and arrests, famous gigs and awards... all these and much more appear in this fascinating 50 year almanac.Using a page for every day of the calendar year, the author records a variety of rock and pop events that took place on a given day of the month across the years.This Day in Music is fully illustrated with hundreds of pictures, cuttings and album covers, making this the must-have book for any pop music fan. |
| dec 10 day in history: The Genealogical History of Dover, Massachusetts Frank Smith, 1917 |
| dec 10 day in history: The Gospel History of Our Lord Made Visible George Edward Croscup, 1912 |
| dec 10 day in history: Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey , 1883 |
| dec 10 day in history: The Narragansett Historical Register , 1890 |
| dec 10 day in history: History of Kansas Newspapers Kansas State Historical Society, William Elsey Connelley, 1916 |
| dec 10 day in history: NASA Historical Data Book , 1988 |
| dec 10 day in history: NASA Historical Data Book: NASA launch systems, space transportation , 1988 |
| dec 10 day in history: Geological Survey Professional Paper , 1977 |
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