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The Ancestors and Descendants of John Lewis Benson and His Sisters and Brother
John Lewis Benson, born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, was an 8th generation descendant of John Benson, who arrived in America at Plymouth Colony on 11 April 1638 on the ship "Confidence." After being reared in Chautauqua County, New York, John Lewis Benson's father, William, took him to Rock Island County, Illinois, following his daughters who had already made the migration. Shortly after reaching his majority, John Lewis Benson went to "Bleeding Kansas" as part of the wave of Abolitionists who sought to "keep Kansas free," which action reflected the devout Puritan Calvinism of his Benson forebears. He enlisted in the 5th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry two months after the first canon was fire...
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Celebration of Success
"You are stupid"; "My little sister in second grade reads better than you"; "You go to the Retard Class." These are the taunts heard by the people whose stories you will read. Some teachers and counselors added to the problem by remarks: "You will never go to college," "You need a vocation in which you can use your hands," "You can't handle a college prep course," "College for YOU-You are kidding yourself," "No college will ever accept you."
Trout Fishing in the Catskills
Ed Van Put begins this important book with the history of native brook trout and offers little-known details about their sizes, range, and demise from over-fishing, the growth of streamside industries, and the introduction of competitive species. Sweeping in its scope, Trout Fishing in the Catskills tells a thorough tale of the often tumultuous history of fishing in the Catskills. With a scope of over a century, Van Put tells of the Catskill’s frontier fishing beginnings and tracks the rise, fall, and eventual revival of the fisheries. Throughout, this is a history of people and methods as well as rivers, and there are profiles of Theodore Gordon, Art Flick, Harry and Elsie Darbee, Sparse ...
Guidebook to Illinois Taxes (2008)
CCH's Guidebook to Illinois Taxes is the perfect resource for concise and reliable information for practitioners working with state taxation in Illinois. Designed as a quick reference work, the Guidebook presents succinct discussions of state and local taxes, describing the general provisions of the respective tax laws and regulations and highlighting significant cases and administrative rulings. This annual publication is useful to tax practitioners, in-state and multistate businesspersons, and those who are obligated to file Illinois returns or who are required to deal with Illinois taxes.
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Amagansett
Amagansett is an intimate history of a coastal village whose Dutch and English settlers arrived in 1860 to farm, fish, and participate in "ye whale designe," and which is now a colorful part of the Hamptons resort area. T his striking collection of images, dating from 1853, describes the community's part in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and its very personal experience with the Spanish-American War, when 25,000 soldiers landed here to recuperate from tropical diseases. The storied fishing and whaling industry, as well as life-saving crews and the families that awaited them are also featured. Along with economic and military history, civil life is represented in such scenes as historic homes, and local citizens welcoming summer visitors.
The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia
The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia is the definitive description of one of the most treasured and legendary traditions in American athletics. Chic Harley, Wes Fesler, Vic Janowicz, Jack Tatum, Rex Kern, Randy Gradishar, Archie Griffin, Woody Hayes, Earle Bruce, Chris Spielman, Eddie George, Craig Krenzel, Mike Doss, Jim Houston, Maurice Clarett and many more symbolize the spirit, dedication and excellence of this proud heritage. Radio commentator Jack Park has captured the essence of this unique custom, including inside descriptions of "unsung players and colorful individuals" who have played fascinating roles in the creation of this legendary tradition. Relive Ohio State's 2002 Championship Season and the double overtime Fiesta Bowl triumph over top-ranked Miami. Discover how coaches Paul Brown and Woody Hayes were selected to direct the Buckeye football program. Relive the '35 thriller against Notre Dame, the incredible Snow Bowl, the improbable Fifth Quarter game, the Woody-and-Bo 10-year War, and the Buckeyes' exceptional win over Purdue in 1968. Flash back with Bill Willis and Jim Parker, members of the College and Professional Football Halls of Fame.
