Books with author Charles Dana Gibson

This book is chock full of some of the most fascinating, entertaining, and important first-hand anecdotes about leading figures in the American Civil War.Charles Anderson Dana is unknown to most Americans but was at the center of action during the war. Assistant Secretary of War under Edwin Stanton, Dana spent much of the war at Grant's headquarters, becoming a trusted and well-liked part of Grant's military family.Dana wrote about his many experiences with Abraham Lincoln, Edwin Stanton, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and many more of his friends and comrades. A reporter for Horace Greeley, he was let go by the great editor because Dana supported the Union war effort.Stanton first brought Dana into his department to do oversight and sent him to Vicksburg to see if the reports of Grant's excessive drinking were correct. Dana proved his value to the Union efforts over and over, and stayed at the center of the conflict throughout."This book forms one of the most remarkable volumes of historical, political, and personal reminiscences which have been given to the public. Mr. Dana was not only practically a member of the Cabinet and in the confidence of the leaders of Washington, but he was also the chosen representative of the War Department with General Grant and other military commanders, and he was present at many of the councils which preceded movements of the greatest importance."

This book is chock full of some of the most fascinating, entertaining, and important first-hand anecdotes about leading figures in the American Civil War.Charles Anderson Dana is unknown to most Americans but was at the center of action during the war. Assistant Secretary of War under Edwin Stanton, Dana spent much of the war at Grant's headquarters, becoming a trusted and well-liked part of Grant's military family.Dana wrote about his many experiences with Abraham Lincoln, Edwin Stanton, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and many more of his friends and comrades. A reporter for Horace Greeley, he was let go by the great editor because Dana supported the Union war effort.Stanton first brought Dana into his department to do oversight and sent him to Vicksburg to see if the reports of Grant's excessive drinking were correct. Dana proved his value to the Union efforts over and over, and stayed at the center of the conflict throughout."This book forms one of the most remarkable volumes of historical, political, and personal reminiscences which have been given to the public. Mr. Dana was not only practically a member of the Cabinet and in the confidence of the leaders of Washington, but he was also the chosen representative of the War Department with General Grant and other military commanders, and he was present at many of the councils which preceded movements of the greatest importance."

In the present volume the author has endeavoured to give a general survey of the most outstanding discoveries in Science, selecting those which are of most general interest. As stated in the first chapter, the title covers a very big subject. For this reason care has been taken not to burden the text with a multitude of names and dates. The author has endeavoured to tell his story in as interesting a form as possible, but without any sacrifice of accurate statement.An excellent introduction to the wonders of science for both children and adults.[Originally published in 1920.]

This children's book is from 1848 and was translated from the German. Chapters: - The Inkstand - How Two Finches Got Married - Little Mary - The Cockerel and the Hens - Paper, Ink and Pen - Johnny and Maggie - The Curious Cockerel - The Dear Mother in Heaven - Christmas Eve - Little Bee Trunkhosie - Annie and the Elves - The Horse's Footprint - The Christchild - The Gold Bug - The Coffee Pot and Milk Pitcher - The Princess Unca - Nutcracker and Sugardolly No illustrations are included in this Kindle version.

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