ISBN: 9781150893001

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustra… Meer...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ...of the heroes killed, because by their glorious death thev strengthened the bands of the Union. The fasces is ornamented at the bottom on the north and south fronts with baas-reliefs, one representing the battle of North Point and death of General Koss; the other, the bombardment of Fort McHenry. On the fronts, east and west, are lachrymal urns,-emblems of regret and teara. On the top are two wreaths--one of laurel, expressive of glory; the other of cypress, expressive of mourning. Each centre of the Egyptian cornice is adorned with a winged globe; the globe represents eternity, the wings,,time, which flies. The edifice is entirely of marble, surmounted 'by a colontal statue, representing the city of Baltimore. The-head of the figure wears a mural crown, emblematic of cities. In one hand is a rudder, emblem of navigation; in the other she raises a crown of laurel as she looks towards the field of battle. At her feet are an eagle of the United 8tates and a (bomb, in memory of the bombardment. The Monument is enclosed with an iron railing, outside of which are chains fastened io marble cannons. The height, without the statue, is 42 feet 8 inches--the statue, 9 feet 6 inches--total height, 52 feet 2 inches above the platform. The sculpture was executed by;Signor Antonio Capeleno. The following inscriptions appear on the different sides of this Monument' BATTLE OF NORTH POINT,,12S of September, A. D. 1814, and of the Independence of the United States the Thirty-ninth. BOMBARDMENT OF FORT McHENRT, Stptemb, r 13, A. D. 1814. John Lowry Donaidson, Adjutant 27(1 Regiment. Gregorius Andre, Lieut. 1st Rifle Battalion. Levi Clmgettj 3d Lieut, in Nicholson's Artillerists. 0. Jenkins, H. 0. McComas, D. Wells, J. Burneston, J. Richardson, W. McClellan, R. K. Coolceey, Books Books Stranger-In-Baltimore-A-New-Hand-Book-Containing-Sketches-Of-The-Early-History-And-Present-Condition-Of-Baltimore-With-A-Description-Of~~John-F-Weishampel General Books LLC The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: A New Hand Book, Containing Sketches of the Early History and Present Condition of Baltimore, With a Description of Its Notable Localities, and Other Information; Original Publisher: J. F. Weishampel, jr.; Publication date: 1866; Subjects: Baltimore (Md.); History / United States / State<

ISBN: 9781150893001

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustra… Meer...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: .of the heroes killed, because by their glorious death thev strengthened the bands of the Union. The fasces is ornamented at the bottom on the north and south fronts with baas-reliefs, one representing the battle of North Point and death of General Koss; the other, the bombardment of This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: .of the heroes killed, because by their glorious death thev strengthened the bands of the Union. The fasces is ornamented at the bottom on the north and south fronts with baas-reliefs, one representing the battle of North Point and death of General Koss; the other, the bombardment of Fort McHenry. On the fronts, east and west, are lachrymal urns-emblems of regret and teara. On the top are two wreaths-one of laurel, expressive of glory; the other of cypress, expressive of mourning. Each centre of the Egyptian cornice is adorned with a winged globe; the globe represents eternity, the wings, time, which flies. The edifice is entirely of marble, surmounted 'by a colontal statue, representing the city of Baltimore. The-head of the figure wears a mural crown, emblematic of cities. In one hand is a rudder, emblem of navigation; in the other she raises a crown of laurel as she looks towards the field of battle. At her feet are an eagle of the United 8tates and a (bomb, in memory of the bombardment. The Monument is enclosed with an iron railing, outside of which are chains fastened io marble cannons. The height, without the statue, is 42 feet 8 inches-the statue, 9 feet 6 inches-total height, 52 feet 2 inches above the platform. The sculpture was executed by;Signor Antonio Capeleno. The following inscriptions appear on the different sides of this Monument' BATTLE OF NORTH POINT,12S of September, A.D. 1814, and of the Independence of the United States the Thirty-ninth. BOMBARDMENT OF FORT McHENRT, Stptemb, r 13, A.D. 1814. John Lowry Donaidson, Adjutant 27(1 Regiment. Gregorius Andre, Lieut. 1st Rifle Battalion. Levi Clmgettj 3d Lieut, in Nicholson's Artillerists. 0. Jenkins, H. 0. McComas, D. Wells, J. Burneston, J. Richardson, W. McClellan, R.K. Coolceey, Books, , Stranger-In-Baltimore-A-New-Hand-Book-Containing-Sketches-Of-The-Early-History-And-Present-Condition-Of-Baltimore-With-A-Description-Of~~John-F-Weishampel, 999999999, The Stranger In Baltimore; A New Hand Book, Containing Sketches Of The Early History And Present Condition Of Baltimore, With A, John F. Weishampel, Books Group, 1150893001, General Books LLC, , , , , General Books LLC<

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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 138 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=8mm, Gew.=213gr, Kartoniert/Broschiert, Klappentext: The book has … Meer...

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 138 Seiten, L=152mm, B=229mm, H=8mm, Gew.=213gr, Kartoniert/Broschiert, Klappentext: The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: A New Hand Book, Containing Sketches of the Early History and Present Condition of Baltimore, With a Description of Its Notable Localities, and Other Information; Original Publisher: J. F. Weishampel, jr.; Publication date: 1866; Subjects: Baltimore (Md.); History / United States / State The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: A New Hand Book, Containing Sketches of the Early History and Present Condition of Baltimore, With a Description of Its Notable Localities, and Other Information; Original Publisher: J. F. Weishampel, jr.; Publication date: 1866; Subjects: Baltimore (Md.); History / United States / State<