ISBN: 1332099947

Paperback, [EAN: 9781332099948], Forgotten Books, Forgotten Books, Book, [PU: Forgotten Books], Forgotten Books, Excerpt from The Annals of Harper's Ferry: From the Establishment of the N… mais…

Paperback, [EAN: 9781332099948], Forgotten Books, Forgotten Books, Book, [PU: Forgotten Books], Forgotten Books, Excerpt from The Annals of Harper's Ferry: From the Establishment of the National Armory in to the Present Time, 1869This little volume has been written at the solicitation of many friends. Like its author, it has few pretensions to "style," and if it gets credit for truth the writer will be satisfied, as that is more than many histories now-a-days receive or deserve. The object of its publication is neither fame nor profit; for fond as the author may be of the first born of his pen, he is not so blinded by parental affection as not to see that it deserves neither. It was written for amusement, and it is hoped, that with all its faults it may, to some extent, answer the same purpose with its readers.It may, however, be very useful as a book of reference, and in this respect the author claims credit for his volume. He received his information respecting all the Superintendents up to Mr. Clowe from the most reliable sources. From the commencement of that gentleman's administration the author saw for himself.If then, this little volume should give amusement or profitable information the author will be much pleased, and at all events he feels himself happy in the thought that while he may be gratified he cannot be disappointed.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works., 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 2327, Arts & Literature, 2365, Ethnic & National, 2376, Historical, 2396, Leaders & Notable People, 3048891, Memoirs, 2419, Professionals & Academics, 2429, Reference & Collections, 1043842, Regional Canada, 2430, Regional U.S., 2437, Specific Groups, 2446, Sports & Outdoors, 300961, Travelers & Explorers, 11314, True Crime, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<