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1786-1886 Centennial Celebration - An Account Of The Municipal Celebration Of The One Hundredth Anniversary Of The Incorporation Of The Town Of Portland , July 4th, 5th And 6th, 1886, John T. Hull

Osher Map Library Rare Books

Title Page: "1786-1886 Centennial Celebration - An Account of the Municipal Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Portland , July 4th, 5th and 6th, 1886".

"Edited by John T. Hull under the direction of the Publication Committee of the City Council."

Blue fabric hard cover debossed in gold with "Centennial Celebration 1786 - 1886. Portland, Me." and with black ornamental trim.

379 pages, illustrations

Maury's Manual Of Geography: Complete Treatise On Mathematical, Physical, And Political Geography, M. F. Maury Ll.D.

Osher Map Library Collection Books

1 atlas: illustrated maps, some colored

Introductory Geography In Readings And Recitations, William Swinton

Osher Map Library Collection Books

1 book: 116 pages, illustrations, maps

1865-02-16, James To Mother And Sister, James D. Marshall

James D. Marshall Civil War correspondence

This collection contains two letters written by Cpl. James D. Marshall of the Union Army to his mother and sister during the Civil War.

1864-11-12, James To Mother, James D. Marshall

James D. Marshall Civil War correspondence

This collection contains two letters written by Cpl. James D. Marshall of the Union Army to his mother and sister during the Civil War.

Harriet Newell Thompson (Mcvay) Portrait, Unknown

Homer McVay Civil War correspondence

Digital scans of the letters and photographs of Homer McVay during the Civil War. Homer McVay was a Presbyterian minister who volunteered for the U.S. Christian Commission and served at the hospitals during the Civil War.

Homer Mcvay Portrait, Unknown

Homer McVay Civil War correspondence

Digital scans of the letters and photographs of Homer McVay during the Civil War. Homer McVay was a Presbyterian minister who volunteered for the U.S. Christian Commission and served at the hospitals during the Civil War.

Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of Mr. & Mrs. "General Tom Thumb" In Their Wedding Costume, 1863, By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady, E. & H.T. Anthony

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Sherwood Stratton (whose stage name was "General Tom Thumb" in P.T. Barnum's productions) is pictured with his wife Lavinia Stratton (maiden name: Warren). Stratton and Warren were married on February 10, 1863. Verso of CDV includes mimeographed inscriptions by the couple.

1861-10-07, Nathaniel To Mariah, Nathaniel E. Douglas

Nathaniel E. Douglas Civil War correspondence

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Smith's New Geography : Containing Map Questions Interspersed With Such Facts As An Observing Tourist Would Notice, Which Are Followed By A Concise Text And Explanatory Notes : Based On A Combination Of The Analytical, Synthetical And Comparative Systems, Designed To Be Simple And Concise, But Not Dry, Philosophical, Yet Practical : For The Use Of Common Schools In The United States And Canada By Roswell C. Smith, Roswell Smith

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

Cornell's First Steps In Geography, Sarah Sophia Cornell

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

Smith's Illustrated Astronomy Designed For The Use Of The Public Or Common Schools In The United States Illustrated With Numerous Original Diagrams By Asa Smith, Asa Smith

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

Last Leaves Of American History Comprising A Separate History Of California By Emma Willard., Emma Willard

Osher Map Library Collection Books

Autographed copy by Emma Willard "To Miss A.M. Moore, affectionately presented by Emma Willard". Hartford, December 1, 1858. The book belonged to Ann Maria Moore whose son Ethelbert Allen gave it to his sister Ellen Maria on her birthday, December 4, 1912.

Mitchell's Primary Geography, S. Augustus Mitchell

Osher Map Library Collection Books

Full title: Mitchell's Primary Geography: an easy introduction to the study of geography : designed for the instruction of children in schools and families : illustrated by one hundred and twenty engravings and fourteen maps

178 pages: illustrated, maps (some colored)

The New England Primer Improved, Unknown

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Full title: The New England primer improved, for the more easy attaining the true reading of English. To which is added the Assembly of Divines, and Mr. Cotton's catechism. Boston, Printed by E. Draper and sold by J. Boyle, 1777

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The Child's Book Of Geography, S. R. Hall

Osher Map Library Collection Books

112 pages: illustrated, maps

Book For The Children Of Maine, For The Use Of Families And Schools, Samuel Coleman

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

A First Book Of Geography, Samuel Worcester

Osher Map Library Collection Books

1 book: 80 pages, illustrations, maps

History Of Saco And Biddeford, With Notices Of Other Early Settlements, And Of Proprietary Governments, In Maine, Including The Provinces Of New Somersetshire And Lygonia, George Folsom, A. C. Putnam

Osher Map Library Collection Books

Early history of Saco and Biddeford are from 1830.

To view the map in detail please follow the url to the Osher Map Library's website.

https://oshermaps.org/map/7525.0218

Worcester's Modern Atlas, Joseph E. Worcester (Joseph Emerson) (1784 -1865)

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

First Lessons In Geography And Astronomy With Seven Plain Maps, And A View Of The Solar System : For The Use Of Young Children, As Preparatory To Ancient And Modern Geography, Jacob Abbot Cummings

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

Modern Atlas On A New Plan To Accompany The System Of Universal Geography, William C. Woodbridge (William Channing) (1794 -1845)

Osher Map Library Collection Books

No abstract provided.

The Wonder Of Wonders, Or, The Remarkable Discovery Of An American Hermit; : Who Lived Upwards Of 200 Years, James Buckland, John Fielding

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Chapbook description:

The hermit was purportedly discovered by Capt. James Buckland and Mr. John Fielding, who in 1785 "agreed to travel into the western parts of this vast country, to explore the regions which belong to the United States which are yet unknown to us."

Printed in Kennebunk prior to Maine's statehood.

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Prieres Ordinaires Des Soldatz De L'Armee Conduite Par Monsieur Le Prince De Condé, Accommodees Selon L'Occurrence Du Temps, Louis Prince De Condé (1530-1569)

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Morning and evening prayers for the use of soldiers, according to Calvinist rites.

Full title: Prieres ordinaires des soldatz de l'armee conduite par Monsieur le Prince de Condé, accommodees selon l'occurrence du temps = Zwey schone Gebet welche die Soldaten die unter dem herrn Printzen von Conde ligen beide Abends vnd Morgens wenn sie auf vnd von der Wacht zihen sprechen

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Bulla Reductionis Generalis Concilii Ad Civitatem Tridentinam Cum Monitione & Requisitione Prælatorum, Pope Julius Iii

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Pope Julius III's bull announcing the re-opening of the Council of Trent in 1551 following the death of Paul III in 1549.

Full title: Bulla reductionis generalis concilii ad civitatem Tridentinam cum monitione & requisitione Prælatorum, ad illius prosecutionem p. S. D. N. D. Iulium III. pont. max

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Historia Vnd Beschreibung Des Magdenburgischen Kriegs, Sebastian Besselmeier

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

A news pamphlet detailing the various events during the siege of the Protestant city of Magdeburg by imperial forces in 1551.

Full title: Historia vnd beschreibung des Magdenburgischen kriegs, von anfang biss zum end, was sich die zeit der belegerung, innen vnd ausserhalb der Stadt zugetragen vnd verloffen hat, auch von der Schlacht vnnd furnembsten scharmutzlen thaten vnd angriffen zu beyden theilen geschehen im Iar der mindern zal, 50. vnd 51., auffs kurtzest verfasst

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Commentariorum De Bello Germanico, Luis De Avila Y Çuñiga (1500-1564)

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

A description of Charles V's war war against the Protestant league in 1546-1547, when the League was defeated at the battle of Muhlberg.

Full title: Commentariorum de bello Germanico, à Carolo V. Caesare Maximo gesto, libri duo / à Gulielmo Malinaeo Brugensi latinè redditi, & iconibus ad historiam accommodis illustrati

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Abtrucke Der Verwarungs Schrifft, Der Chur Vnd Fürsten, Auch Graffen, Herrn, Stette Vnd Stende Der Augspurgischen Confession, Unknown

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

The Protestant nobles state their grievances against Charles V, pointing out that in arming against them he is in violation of the oath he gave when elected Holy Roman Emperor.

Full title: Abtrucke der verwarungs schrifft, der Chur vnd Fürsten, auch Graffen, Herrn, Stette vnd Stende der Augspurgischen Confession Eynungs verwandten, Jhrer yetzigen hochgenottrangten, vnd verursachten Kriegssrüftung halben, an Keyserliche Mayestat aussgangen, vnd beschehen

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Bestendige Vnd Warhafftige Verantwortung, John Frederich, Elector Of Saxony (1503-1554)

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Defense by Elector John Frederick of Saxony and Landgrave Philip of Hesse against the charges of Emperor Charles V that they are rebellious vassals. The princes counter that the real reason for the the Pope's and Emperor's making war against them is their Evangelical faith.

Full title: Der Durchleuchtigst vnd Durchleüchtigen Hochgebornen Fürsten vnd Herren, Herrn Johans Friderichen, Hertzogen zu Sachssen ... Und herrn Philipsen, Landgrauen zü Hessen ... Bestendige vnd warhafftige verantwortung, auch im Rechten gegründete widderlegung : Warumb die vormeinte vrsachen ... zuvorleumen vnterstanden, Inn facto vnd inn der that nicht war ... Das auch derselbe genante Kayser …

Warhaffte Vnd Gegründte Meldung Vnd Anzeigen Der Geschwinden, Tückischen, Bösen Anschleg Vnd Practick, Johann Schradin

Albert A. Howard Book History Collection

Political satire against Charles V in the form of a dream by a Protestant preacher. In the dream, the Emperor has become a vassal of Rome and that Germans are released from their obedience to him.

Full title: Warhaffte vnd gegründte Meldung vnd Anzeigen der geschwinden, tückischen, bösen Anschleg vnd Practick : so wider die löblichenprotestierenden Stende, vnd Euangeliums einig Verwanten, durch die grossenFeind Gottes, den Bapst, vnd seinem Anhang, fürgenummen, vnd zu jemerlichenvnwiderbringlichem Vndergehen, vnd verderben des deudschen Lands, erdachtseind. Item Vrsach der genötigten, vnd gedrungnen Defension vnd Gegenwehr. Auch wie sich darinne zu halten sey. Gottes Wort bleiht …