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Ten Years Of Rhode Island History, Edna Ethel Dawley Jan 1901

Ten Years Of Rhode Island History, Edna Ethel Dawley

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Chronicles the economic and political struggles of the colonies of North America from 1765 to 1775, ultimately leading to the United States Declaration of Independence from the British Empire, with an emphasis on Rhode Island.


Women In The French Revolution, Edna Ethel Dawley Jan 1901

Women In The French Revolution, Edna Ethel Dawley

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Beginning with a detailed history of the sparks that led to the Revolution in France (1789–1799), this essay gives French women praise by illustrating the specific types of women who assisted in the Revolution: the women of the mob, Charlotte Corday, Madame Roland, Madame de Stael, the Princess de Lamballe and Marie Antoinette.


Captain Stephen Olney, Ruth Hortense James Jan 1901

Captain Stephen Olney, Ruth Hortense James

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History of the life of Rhode Island patriot Captain Stephen Olney, beginning with his ancestry and birth in 1775 and before until his death in 1832.


The Pioneer Settlement Of Ohio, Roena Hoxsie Steere Jan 1901

The Pioneer Settlement Of Ohio, Roena Hoxsie Steere

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A history of the settling of Ohio, detailing the work of seven Rhode Island pioneers: General James Mitchel Varnum, Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, Colonel Archibald Crary, Commodore Abraham Whipple, Captain Simeon Martin and William T. Miller.


South Kingstown In The Revolution, John Wilby Jan 1901

South Kingstown In The Revolution, John Wilby

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A detailed history of the previously undocumented part played by South Kingstown, Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War.


The Block Signal System, Henry Maxon Brightman Jan 1900

The Block Signal System, Henry Maxon Brightman

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A history of the railroad system, different types of railroads, their current stopping methods and suggested stopping methods which would ensure passenger safety.


The Discovery And Settlement Of The Mississippi Valley, Charles Clark Cross Jan 1900

The Discovery And Settlement Of The Mississippi Valley, Charles Clark Cross

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An extensive history of the discovery and settlement of the Mississippi Valley, including references to Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, Marquette, Joliet, Chevalier de Touti, La Salle and Beaujeu.


Women In The Revolution, Edith Goddard Jan 1900

Women In The Revolution, Edith Goddard

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A historical account of the important women behind the men of the Revolution, generally focusing upon General’s wives, daughters and other relatives.


The Value Of The Colonies To The Mother Country, Lenora Estelle Stillman Jan 1900

The Value Of The Colonies To The Mother Country, Lenora Estelle Stillman

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A study of the relationship of a colony to its original country, focusing on the importance fair policies in Spain, England and France and questioning whether or not Europeans emigrating to U.S. colonies remain European citizens or can be considered representatives of their countries.


Home Life In Ancient Rome, Bertha Douglass Tucker Jan 1900

Home Life In Ancient Rome, Bertha Douglass Tucker

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This essay documents the similarities between the Romans in 400 BC and Americans in the very early 20th century while also exploring the minor differences in material surroundings, social customs and religious practices.


Combustion Analysis; Estimation Of Carbon & Hydrogen, Clifford Brewster Morrison Jan 1899

Combustion Analysis; Estimation Of Carbon & Hydrogen, Clifford Brewster Morrison

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Documents the methods of composition analysis by Antoine Lavoisier the 18th century and the adoption and refinement of this method by Theodore V. Saussure and others in the 19th century to combustion analysis. Includes plates of measurement equipment used.


Acetylene Gas; Its Preparation And Value As An Illuminant, Alfred W. Bosworth Jan 1899

Acetylene Gas; Its Preparation And Value As An Illuminant, Alfred W. Bosworth

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This essay briefly discusses the history of Acetylene gas and delves further into its production, uses and value.


Determination Of Atmospheric Constituents, Ralph Ordway Brooks Jan 1899

Determination Of Atmospheric Constituents, Ralph Ordway Brooks

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Discusses the elements of the atmosphere and its researchers, including, but not limited to, Black, Priestley, Scheele, Canvendish and Lavoisier.


The Bradford Manuscript, Abbie Gertrude Sherman Jan 1899

The Bradford Manuscript, Abbie Gertrude Sherman

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Summary of the Bradford Manuscript, a journal by William Bradford, English leader of the settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts during his journey on the Mayflower in July of 1620.


North Kingstown In The Revolution, Mildred Wayne Harvey Jan 1898

North Kingstown In The Revolution, Mildred Wayne Harvey

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Documents the patriotic efforts of North Kingstown, Rhode Island during the American Revolution, with notable acknowledgements to George Babcock and Samuel Phillips.


A Rhode Island Patriot, Alfred Willson Bosworth Jan 1898

A Rhode Island Patriot, Alfred Willson Bosworth

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Chronicles the life and patriotism of Bristol, Rhode Island native Benjamin Bosworth, including his ancestry.


The Colonial Dame, Gertrude Marie Hanson Jan 1897

The Colonial Dame, Gertrude Marie Hanson

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A study of women’s social, domestic and work lives during the settlement of the first colonies of the United States with a particular focus upon Lady Arabella Johnson and Mercy Otis.


Petroleum, Charles F. Kenyon Jan 1897

Petroleum, Charles F. Kenyon

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Explores the strengths and weaknesses of origin theories of petroleum while also discussing the chemistry and process of producing oil in the United States.


Government Education Of The Indians, Eliza Alice Tefft Jan 1897

Government Education Of The Indians, Eliza Alice Tefft

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Overview of the U.S. Government’s failed and successful attempts to educate natives of the country.


Decadence Of Country Towns In Rhode Island, Welcome Sands Carmichael Jan 1897

Decadence Of Country Towns In Rhode Island, Welcome Sands Carmichael

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An exploration into population decline in rural Rhode Island due to industrialization. Towns selected for evaluation were Exeter, Charlestown, West Greenwich, and Foster.


Johanna Ambrosius, Bessie B. Hoxie Jan 1897

Johanna Ambrosius, Bessie B. Hoxie

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A short contemporary (to 1895) biography of German poet Johanna Ambrosius (1854-1939) which includes critiques of selected poems by Ambrosius.


Labor Versus Capital, Irving Thomas Jan 1897

Labor Versus Capital, Irving Thomas

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Commentary on the concepts and movements of the nineteenth century labor industry.


The Rhode Island Greening, George Edward Adams Jan 1894

The Rhode Island Greening, George Edward Adams

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An overview of early apple production in Rhode Island, specific to the traits and origins, both factual and mythical, of the Rhode Island Greening apple, a variety introduced in the 18th century in Newport, Rhode Island .