Bøger af Robert Keith

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

FULL COLOR! Few names in American history gained more attention in the second half of the 19th century than Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Robert E. Lee, Horace Greeley, Joseph Smith, Jr, the Mormon leader, and Samuel Clemens, better known as MarkTwain. These men were all acquainted with James H. Ralston, a man who who never gained the same notoriety as his friends. His life was spent shadowing fame. Read about J. H. Ralston's political years in Illinois, a private in the Black Hawk Indian War, the first love of his life and her tragic death. Restoring the Alamo Mission in Texas during his years as captain in the Mexican-American War. His overland journey to the gold fields of California in 1850. His intriguing rise to success in Sacramento and marriage to his second love at the New York World's Fair. The Comstock Lode silver boom in Nevada's Virginia City, and a lonely mysterious death in the vast Nevada high desert. A truly riveting biography, part and parcel of America's early frontiers. A rare biography of Judge Ralston characterizes him using the word, forgotten, meaning that at one time a subject was well in mind, and now it is unremembered. It is almost a certainty that the name James H. Ralston was never the correct response to a history question. Therefore, rather than forgotten, I believe unknown is the better word. However, unknown does not in the least equate with a lack of success. The central theme of this book is to entertainingly create and preserve a memory of the judge's significant contributions to the history of his time. Ralston was only 29 years of age when he was appointed to the judgeship of the Illinois 5th Judicial Circuit in 1837. A young man of striking personality, a little over six feet tall, straight, and thinly formed. With auburn hair, blue eyes, and faultless features. He was polite, agreeable, and as courtly and dignified in bearing as a Virginia gentleman of the colonial days. He had a sociable, kind, and generous disposition, though impulsive-spirited and extraordinarily ambitious. The judge was driven in life by a high sense of honor and strictly honest in personal affairs and the discharge of his public duties. In some instances his judgment was no doubt at fault. Though in the main his motives were pure and he never willfully violated his conception of right and justice. One of his favorite quotations was from Sheridan's adaption of Pizarro; Should the scales of justice poise doubtfully, let mercy touch the beam and turn the balance to the gentler side. The judge was persuasive and showy in public, entertaining in conversation, and an impressive impromptu speaker though his rudimentary schooling in his formative Kentucky years was occasionally evident in his grammar. A prominent characteristic of James Ralston was his firmness and determination of purpose with the explicit exclusion of his children, who wanted for nothing. Yet, he was weak in resisting flattery and was easily influenced by those in whom he had implicit confidence. To an unrecognizable fault, he was politically an ardent Jacksonian democrat. He was a member and four-time lodge founder in the Masonic Order, though not attached to any religious denomination. He liberal views on the subject of a man's spiritual nature. James was fond of music, of gay and lively society, enjoyed the occasional use of tobacco, and he had quite a self-taught interest in literature and poetry. Enjoy reading about a life filled with accomplishments, rubbing elbows with the rich and famous, experiencing unbounded joy, and deep sadness, a man who lived his life shadowing fame.

""History Of The Affairs Of Church And State In Scotland V1: From The Beginning Of The Reformation To The Year 1568"" is a historical book written by Robert Keith in 1844. The book provides a detailed account of the religious and political events that took place in Scotland during the Reformation period, from its beginning to the year 1568. It covers the conflicts between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church, the rise of Protestantism, and the political struggles between the Scottish monarchs and the Church. The book also delves into the social and cultural changes that occurred during this time period, including the impact of the Reformation on Scottish society. Robert Keith, the author, was a Scottish historian and episcopal clergyman who was known for his works on Scottish history. This book is the first volume in a series of works by Keith on the history of Scotland. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, religion, and politics during the Reformation period.With Biographical Sketch, Notes, And Index. In Three Volumes.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Fraternal twin sisters, Jemimah Jezebel and Keziah Salome Fontaine, for brevity's sake, Jays and Sally, are born with a God-given mystical gift; they can hear the yet to be spoken and view the yet to be seen. Shortly after the end of the Civil War, they are drawn by this mysterious gift from their Kentucky home. They traveled first to Louisville then to the banks of the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri. At the Gateway to the West, their lives intertwine with three young men. Nathan Seton, from a prominent New York City family, is an itinerant musical prodigy awe-struck by the sights and sounds of his latest stop on his journey across America. Peter Carlisle, who saw his father's North Carolina plantation fall to ruin as a result of the war, is recovering from a mind-numbing year-long love affair with alcohol and opium. Zeke Valentine's last job bounce finds him in a dark and deserted riverfront warehouse, leaving the war-hardened Medal of Honor recipient penniless and homeless. The twin's compassion and care lifts their three new friends from the depths of despair. Then, aided by the gift, they are all guided through an adventurous maze of danger, intrigue, and discovery. The twists and turns of each story plot is woven with fine threads of wisdom, humor, and love; the traits of the characters. What might have happened to a president, an inventor, an explorer, a philanthropist, and more, is cleverly revealed. Read what actually happens!

More than music is exchanged when the Corsicans come to St Griswolds to join the choir for their Christmas concert. Alongside the singers an incompetent but deadly terror gang is threatening anyone who performs Mozart. Flora, the soprano soloist, blames Mozart for her parents' death in a plane crash, and accidentally joins the gang. Her twin sister Dora has fallen for Max, the choirmaster, a secret agent, who is on the trail of the terrorists. Max's twin brother Mordred, the Cathedral organist, is hereditary Chairman of LEMUR, a secretive, unscrupulous and fabulously wealthy insurance company based in Corsica; the fortunes of several members of the choir are bound up with this mysterious organisation. With new technology providing immense challenges, the supremacy LEMUR has maintained for 500 years is about to be called to account.

Over 200 Images in GRAYSCALE The Captain is Harry Handly Caldwell, first and foremost a navy man and, of least importance, my cousin. Kit, the love of Harry's life, is Katharine Clark Prosser Hilliker Caldwell; a woman of many names and even more beauty and talent. This is a true story in three parts; the Captain, Kit, and the Captain and Kit . At fourteen Harry entered the naval academy at Annapolis and six successful years later he became an ensign. His early shipboard assignments took him to Alaska's Bering Sea in search of fur seal poachers. Then to the Far China Station during the Sino-Japanese War aboard a ship that would temporarily become the only naval land fort in the world. From an obscure assignment on the Great Lakes, Harry was handpicked by then Commodore George Dewey as Dewey's flag secretary, though not before political maneuvering involving the President of the United States. Ensign Caldwell was with Dewey at the historic naval battle at Manila Bay in the Philippines. He was by the admiral's side on his triumphant return to the U. S. and the best man at his wedding. Lt. Caldwell was the first captain of the navy's very first submersible, the U. S. S. Holland, SS-1. With the technical help of his friend, Thomas Edison, he, nearly single handedly, proved to a doubting U. S. Congress that submarines would become an invaluable asset in the future of naval warfare. During World War I, Lt. Commander Caldwell was the captain of the ship that tended the five-mile long submarine net protecting the lower New York harbor and the Verrazano narrows net protecting the inner harbor. Kit never knew her father and barely remembered her mother who died when she was seven. Kit's stepfather was James Prosser, a dapper well-spoken man who had dubious ties to the medical profession. The so-called doctor, Prosser took Kit on a 14-year odyssey across the country and back before she gained her independence and lived across the bay in Oakland from earthquake ravaged San Francisco. Making her early mark in journalism at the San Francisco Call, she and her first husband, Douglas "Bill" Hilliker, moved to New York. There, Kit soon earned a wide reputation in the motion picture industry editing and writing titles for silent films and, where she met and married the Captain. In the 1920's, the Captain and Kit became the film industry's premiere editors and titlers. They worked on over a hundred films including epics such as Ben Hur, a Tale of the Christ, and the first Oscar winners, Seventh Heaven, and Sunrise, a Song of Two Humans. They worked closely with early movie moguls Louie B. Mayer, Samuel Goldwyn, Adolph Zukor, and William Fox. Directors Frank Borzage, Raoul Walsh, F. W. Murnau, and arguably the best Hollywood director ever, their friend for life, John 'Jack' Ford. The advent of talkies combined with the great stock market crash in 1929, tested the resourcefulness of the dynamic duo. The Captain and Kit had to deal with the threadbare years of the 30's while nurturing their only child toward adulthood. The story is a thrilling action adventure, a look through the eyes of insiders at Hollywood in the "roaring twenties", and a poignant love story; something for everyone.

""An Historical Catalogue Of The Scottish Bishops, Down To The Year 1688: Also, An Account Of All The Religious Houses That Were In Scotland At The Time Of The Reformation"" is a comprehensive book written by Robert Keith. The book provides a detailed account of all the Scottish bishops who served in the country up until the year 1688. It also includes an extensive description of all the religious houses that existed in Scotland during the period of the Reformation. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in Scottish history, particularly the history of the church in Scotland. It provides an in-depth examination of the lives and works of the Scottish bishops, including their roles in shaping the religious and political landscape of the country. The book also offers a fascinating insight into the religious houses that existed in Scotland during the Reformation, including their origins, their practices, and their eventual fate.Overall, ""An Historical Catalogue Of The Scottish Bishops, Down To The Year 1688: Also, An Account Of All The Religious Houses That Were In Scotland At The Time Of The Reformation"" is a rich and informative book that is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in Scottish history, religion, or culture.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ 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 ensure edition identification: ++++ History Of The Affairs Of Church And State In Scotland, From The Beginning Of The Reformation To The Year 1568: With Biographical Sketch, Notes, And Index. By The Editor In 3 Vols. (reprinted From The Edition Of 1735; Volume 1 Of History Of The Affairs Of Church And State In Scotland, From The Beginning Of The Reformation To The Year 1568: With Biographical Sketch, Notes, And Index. By The Editor In 3 Vols.; Robert Keith Robert Keith Spottisw. Society, 1844

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.

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.

Following an introduction that provides an overview of the reconciliation process and discusses its historical development, this book explains the process in sections dealing with the underlying authorities, reconciliation directives in budget resolutions, initial consideration of reconciliation measures in the House and Senate, and more.