History of Savannah, Ga, Vol. 2


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Excerpt from History of Savannah, Ga, Vol. 2: From Its Settlement to the Close of the Eighteenth Century Savannah to sink vessels at any point he deemed expedien the riveri The victory of General Jackson at New Orleans following, made such action unnecessary, and the president tion of peace on February 28th dispelled all fears, and was rejoicing among the people. Saturday the fourth of March, 1815, was designated b* as a day for innocent amusement and recreation, in consec ratification of the Treaty of Peace, with Great Britain, found of perfect reciprocity and honorable to this Nation resolved t' having heretofore devoted all the means and energies in tht ofjust war, now hails the return of Peace and Amity and Con it is hoped will follow this gratifying event, and declare itsefi voted to the Maintenance of Peace and Friendship with th Great Britain. Always having had in view the sacred and l of considering in the scope of its authority, all persons ent in peace friends.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




A History of Savannah and South Georgia, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from A History of Savannah and South Georgia, Vol. 2 On July 13, 17 50 the trustees recommended to the common council that Noble Jones be appointed an assistant in and for the province of Georgia, and the appointment under seal was sent to him July 16, 1750. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.










History of Savannah, Ga.; From Its Settlement to the Close of the Eighteenth Century


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Guardian of Savannah


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The remarkable story of how an earthen fort defense shielded a Southern city from the ironclad monitors of the U.S. Navy Built out of sand and mud, Fort McAllister was designed to serve as the southern anchor of the coastal defenses of Savannah, Georgia. Hastily constructed near the beginning of the Civil War, the fort was situated on the Great Ogeechee River, twelve miles south of the Savannah River. During the war, Fort McAllister withstood devasting naval assaults and served well the aims of Confederate strategists. When the city fell to Union troops, it was General William T. Sherman's overland attack and not an assault from the sea that subdued Savannah. Roger S. Durham offers a comprehensive history of the Fort McAllister's construction and its use during the Civil War, as well as its post-war restoration. Durham intertwines historical narrative with first-person accounts and personal stories through the judicious use of primary sources. By letting the fort's Confederate defenders and Union attackers speak for themselves, Durham offers a compelling account of one of the most hotly contested sites in the naval struggle between Union and Confederate forces.




The Making of Urban America


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This comprehensive survey of urban growth in America has become a standard work in the field. From the early colonial period to the First World War, John Reps explores to what extent city planning has been rooted in the nation's tradition, showing the extent of European influence on early communities. Illustrated by over three hundred reproductions of maps, plans, and panoramic views, this book presents hundreds of American cities and the unique factors affecting their development.