Bøker av Benjamin Cummings Truman

In this travelogue, Benjamin Cummings Truman takes the reader on a journey from New Orleans to San Francisco via the Sunset Route of the Southern Pacific Company. Along the way, he offers vivid descriptions of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encounters. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the America of the late 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Truman's book is a detailed account of one of the most famous world's fairs ever held, the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He discusses the planning stages of the fair, the creation of the White City, and the various exhibits and events that took place during the six months it was open. With numerous illustrations and photographs, this volume is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of world's fairs or the cultural significance of the Columbian Exposition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this comprehensive work, Benjamin Cummings Truman explores the history and cultural significance of duelling around the world. He delves into the social and political contexts in which duelling emerged and evolved, and provides a nuanced and detailed account of the practice in different countries and time periods.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.