Bøger af Peter Stephen Du Ponceau

This book is a critical examination of the Chinese writing system by Peter Stephen Du Ponceau. It discusses the origins and evolution of the system and analyzes its structure and grammar. The book includes numerous examples of Chinese characters and their meanings. It is intended for scholars and researchers in the field of linguistics and Chinese studies.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.

""A Memoir On The History Of The Celebrated Treaty Made By William Penn: With The Indians"" is a historical account written by Peter Stephen Du Ponceau in 1836. The book chronicles the events surrounding the treaty made between William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, and the Native American tribes who inhabited the region in the late 17th century. Ponceau provides a detailed analysis of the treaty, exploring the negotiations that took place between the two parties and the impact it had on the relationship between the settlers and the indigenous people. The book also delves into the cultural differences and misunderstandings that arose during the treaty negotiations, shedding light on the challenges faced by both sides.Through his writing, Ponceau seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the treaty and its significance in American history. He draws on primary sources and firsthand accounts to provide a vivid and engaging narrative that is both informative and thought-provoking.Overall, ""A Memoir On The History Of The Celebrated Treaty Made By William Penn: With The Indians"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, Native American studies, or the complex relationships between different cultures and societies.Under The Elm Tree At Shackamaxon, In The Year 1682.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""A Dissertation On The Nature And Character Of The Chinese System Of Writing: In A Letter To John Vaughan, Esq. (1838)"" is a scholarly work written by Peter S. Du Ponceau. In this book, the author explores the Chinese system of writing, which is one of the oldest and most complex writing systems in the world. The book is written in the form of a letter to John Vaughan, Esq., and it provides a detailed analysis of the Chinese writing system, including its history, structure, and unique characteristics.Du Ponceau's dissertation is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Chinese writing system. The author begins by discussing the history of Chinese writing, tracing its origins back to the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BCE). He then goes on to describe the structure of the Chinese writing system, which is based on a combination of characters that represent both sound and meaning.The author also discusses the unique features of the Chinese writing system, including the use of radicals, which are basic components of characters that convey meaning, and the absence of an alphabet. Du Ponceau explains how the Chinese writing system has evolved over time, adapting to changes in the language and the culture.Overall, ""A Dissertation On The Nature And Character Of The Chinese System Of Writing: In A Letter To John Vaughan, Esq. (1838)"" is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the Chinese writing system. It provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chinese language and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of writing systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School Libraryocm25274835Published by and for the Academy.Philadelphia: E.G. Dorsey, 1834. xxiv, 106 p.; 19 cm.

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The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School Libraryocm25638700Philadelphia: The Academy, 1831. 20 p.; 22 cm.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Title: A memoir of the history on the celebrated treaty made by William Penn with the Indians under the elm tree at Shackamaxon in the year 1682.Author: Du Ponceau, Peter StephenPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP04457600CollectionID: CTRG03-B770PublicationDate: 18360101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: 63 p.; 23 cm

Title: Memoire sur le systeme grammatical des langues de quelques nations indiennes de l'Amerique du Nord.Author: Du Ponceau, Peter StephenPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP00985300CollectionID: CTRG93-B392PublicationDate: 18380101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: xvi, 464 p