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Biography of General and Ambassador Horace Porter, 1837-1921
"This biography of Horace Porter emphasizes only the span of his adult career -- a little more than six decades. But what a formative time it was! From West Point through the Civil War through the Spanish-American War through World War I. Porter was an able and devoted aid to Ulysses S. Grant during Union military triumphs, during Grant's postwar presidency, through Grant's failing health and death, to the financing and dedication of Grant's tomb in New York. From Continentalism to Imperialism to world power. From bucolic agriculture and westward movement through the great era of railroad construction to world leadership in industry and finance. All that in six decades"--Preface.
Horace Porter Papers
The collection consists of four typescripts presumably written by Porter, although mention of Porter in the paper on John Paul Jones puts this in some doubt. The four papers focus on various aspects of U.S. history. One describes the role of the Maryland regiment of the 79th division in the capture of the French town, Montfaucon, during the first world war. It also includes a history of Montfaucon written by Albert Leriche, the son of the owner of the chateau that the Germans commandeered for their headquarters. Another focuses on the battle of Santiago (Cuba) during the Spanish-American War, and the controversy that arose over which U.S. naval commander deserved credit for the victory. The third discusses John Paul Jones's last days in Paris, and the effort to have his remains removed to the United States. The last paper describes the unlikely friendship which developed between Abigail Adams and Benjamin Franklin
Peaceful Warrior
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Campaigning with Grant
Originally printed in 1897, this work provides an eyewitness account to two military efforts which lead to the defeat of the Confederacy--the breaking of the siege at Chatanooga, and the battle at Appomattox. Porter (a brigadier general in the Union army) also offers a portrait of Grant, detailing his daily acts, his personal traits and habits, and the motives that inspired him. Numerous maps and illustrations are included. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in France and Belgium
"Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in France and Belgium" is a historical adventure book written for young adults. The novel tells many stories of air fights, battles and everyday struggles of these young volunteered pilots and regular soldiers in WW2. This edition is enriched with many authentic illustrations.
