Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men
Portraits of Achievers: Notable New Hampshire Men RevealedBy Various
Length17h 57m
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In "Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men," a collection of biographical sketches, the authors chronicle the lives of notable figures from New Hampshire, capturing their triumphs, contributions, and the unique spirit of perseverance that defines the state. The literary style is characterized by a blend of an anecdotal narrative and reflective prose, offering both historical insight and personal anecdotes that weave a rich tapestry of local identity. This work emerges within the context of 19th-century America, reflecting a regional pride that showcases the achievements of its citizens while simultaneously illustrating the social and economic fabric of the time. The contributors to this anthology are a diverse group of writers, likely influenced by the socio-political climate of their era and the burgeoning American identity. Their endeavors to highlight local success stories represent not only an admiration for individual accomplishment but also a yearning for inspiration amidst the rapidly changing landscapes of post-Civil War America. This collection serves as a testament to how local lives intertwine with broader historical narratives. Readers seeking a deeper understanding of New Hampshire's cultural heritage and the stories of its distinguished citizens will find this book indispensable. It is a source of inspiration and a celebration of the human spirit, illustrating that the paths to success, although varied, often share common traits of resilience, innovation, and community spirit.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length17 hrs 57 mins
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Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
48NATHANIEL WHITE.
2GEN. GEORGE STARK.
49FRANCIS COGSWELL.
3HON. HIRAM A. TUTTLE.
50HON. JOSEPH BOND CLARK.
4REV. ALONZO A. MINER, D. D.
51HON. GEORGE W. NESMITH.: [FROM HISTORY OF ANTRIM, BY REV. W. R. COCHRANE.]
5COL. HENRY O. KENT.: Portrait taken at the age of seventy.
52CHARLES MARSH.
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6MARSHALL P. WILDER, PH. D.: Librarian of the New England Historic-Genealogical Society.
53HON. GEORGE BYRON CHANDLER.
7HON. JOHN M. PARKER.
54HON. NAPOLEON B. BRYANT.
8HON. CHARLES H. BARTLETT.
55HON. OLIVER PILLSBURY.
9HON. MOODY CURRIER, LL. D.
56CORNELIUS VAN NESS DEARBORN.
10HON. AMASA NORCROSS.
57COL. JOHN BRACEWELL, A. M.
11HON. GEORGE ALFRED PILLSBURY.
58ALBERT H. HAYES.
12JOSIAH CARPENTER ESQ.
59HON. GEORGE COGSWELL, A. M., M. D.
13HON. CHARLES WILLIAMS.
60HON. CHARLES A. PEABODY.
14HON. LEVI WINTER BARTON.
61GILMAN CHENEY.
15HON. RODNEY WALLACE.
62Hon. Edward H. Rollins.: COMPILED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES, WITH SOME ADDITIONS,
16GEN. SIMON G. GRIFFIN.
63GOV. NATT HEAD.
17COL. DAVID LYMAN JEWELL.
64HON. DANIEL HALL.
18HON. CHARLES M. MURPHY.
65HON. DAVID H. GOODELL.
19HENRY C. SHERBURNE.
66JOSIAH G. GRAVES, M. D.
20ZIMRI S. WALLINGFORD.
67HON. WARREN F. DANIELL.
21GENERAL WALTER HARRIMAN.
68JONATHAN SAWYER.
22HON. SAMUEL METCALF WHEELER.
69DR. ASA CROSBY AND SONS.
23HON. EDWARD SPALDING, M. D.
70JOSIAH CROSBY, M. D.
24HON. JAMES A. WESTON.
71JUDGE NATHAN CROSBY.
25HON. JOHN KIMBALL.
72DIXI CROSBY, M. D.
26JONATHAN EVERETT SARGENT, LL.D
73PROF. ALPHEUS CROSBY.
27JOHN HATCH GEORGE.
74PROF. THOMAS R. CROSBY, M. D.
28WILLIAM GORDON MEANS.
75COL. CHARLES H. SAWYER.
29EX-GOVERNOR FREDERICK SMYTH.
76GOV. ANTHONY COLBY.
30CHARLES ELLIOTT TILTON.
77SECRETARY WILLIAM E. CHANDLER.
31COL. CHARLES E. BALCH.
78HON. WILLIAM C. CLARKE.
32HON. JOHN CARROLL MOULTON.
79HON. ARCHIBALD HARRIS DUNLAP.
33HON. ALVAH W. SULLOWAY.
80HON. ALBERT M. SHAW.
34CHESTER PIKE.
81COL. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MARTIN.
35COL. THOMAS P. PIERCE.
82HON. DEXTER RICHARDS.
36COL. MARTIN V. B. EDGERLY.
83HON. DAVID HANSON BUFFUM.
37HON. ICHABOD GOODWIN.
84HON. CHARLES ADAMS, JR., A. M.
38REV. WILLIAM COGSWELL, D. D.
85GOV. BENJAMIN F. PRESCOTT.
39JEREMIAH W. WHITE, ESQ.
86HON. HENRY WILLIAM BLAIR.
40HON. EDWARD ASHTON ROLLINS.
87RUFUS A. MAXFIELD.
41VIRGIL C. GILMAN.
88GEORGE BURLEY SPALDING, D. D.
42WILLIAM AMORY.
89JAMES F. BRIGGS.
43JOHN McDUFFEE.
90NATHAN WENTWORTH CUMNER.
44JOHN C. FRENCH.
91COL. CHANDLER E. POTTER.
45HON. THOMAS COGSWELL.
92HON. DANIEL BARNARD.
46HON. PERSON C. CHENEY.
93WILLIAM P. RIDDLE.
47HON. PHINEHAS ADAMS.: GENEALOGY.
94JOHN B. CLARKE.: FOOTNOTES:
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