Books by "Edward Waldo Emerson"
12 books found
This volume is the most comprehensive bibliography of purely biographical material written by Americans. It covers every possible field of life but, by design, excludes autobiographies, diaries, and journals.
A History of American Biography, 1800-1935
by Edward H. O'Neill
2015 · University of Pennsylvania Press
A survey and evaluation of the whole range of American biography, from the earliest important lives to book of the present day.
History of the First Church in Boston, 1630-1880
by George Edward Ellis, Arthur Blake Ellis
2025 · BoD – Books on Demand
Reprint of the original, first published in 1881. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.
In "A Dutch Boy Fifty Years After," Edward William Bok presents a poignant exploration of his childhood in the Netherlands, reflecting on cultural memory and the passage of time. Written in a vivid and engaging prose style, the narrative balances personal anecdote with broader social commentary, providing insights into Dutch customs, values, and the transformations of society over half a century. Bok's work mirrors the literary context of early 20th-century memoirs, where authors sought to reconcile past experiences with contemporary realities, creating a rich tapestry of nostalgia interwoven with critical observation. Edward William Bok, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and prominent editor, was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to America at a young age. His diverse career, which included significant contributions to popular magazines and social reform movements, deeply informed his perspective on identity and belonging. These themes are particularly evident in "A Dutch Boy Fifty Years After," where Bok grapples with the connections to his homeland while celebrating the opportunities that life in America afforded him, reflecting a duality intrinsic to the immigrant experience. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay of personal history and cultural identity. Bok's reflections will resonate with readers who appreciate rich storytelling that captures the essence of a bygone era, making it an essential addition to the canon of American immigrant literature.
Edward Bok was a Dutch born American editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The present book consists the story of Bok's becoming an American. He was editor of the 'Ladies' Home' journal for thirty years. Bok is credited with coining the term "living room" as the name for room of a house that had commonly been called the parlor or drawing room. He also created Bok Tower Gardens in central Florida.
Reproduction of the original: The Americanization of Edward Bok by Edward William Bok
This fascinating study examines the meteoric career of a vigorous intellectual movement rising out of the Age of Jackson. As Americans argued over their destiny in the decades preceding the Civil War, an outspoken new generation of "ultra-democratic" writers entered the fray, staking out positions on politics, literature, art, and any other territory they could annex. They called themselves Young America--and they proclaimed a "Manifest Destiny" to push back frontiers in every category of achievement. Their swagger found a natural home in New York City, already bursting at the seams and ready to take on the world. Young America's mouthpiece was the Democratic Review, a highly influential magazine funded by the Democratic Party and edited by the brash and charismatic John O'Sullivan. The Review offered a fresh voice in political journalism, and sponsored young writers like Hawthorne and Whitman early in their careers. Melville, too, was influenced by Young America, and provided a running commentary on its many excesses. Despite brilliant promise, the movement fell apart in the 1850s, leaving its original leaders troubled over the darker destiny they had ushered in. Their ambitious generation had failed to rewrite history as promised. Instead, their perpetual agitation helped set the stage for the Civil War. Young America: The Flowering of Democracy in New York City is without question the most complete examination of this captivating and original movement. It also provides the first published biography of its leader, John O'Sullivan, one of America's great rhetoricians. Edward L. Widmer enriches his unique volume by offering a new theory of Manifest Destiny as part of a broader movement of intellectual expansion in nineteenth-century America.
The Works of Edward Everett Hale: Addresses and essays on subjects of history, education, and government
by Edward Everett Hale
1900