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Author : Charles Warren Brewster
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Rambles about Portsmouth written by Charles Warren Brewster and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Steven E. Achilles
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738562100
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (621 download)
Download or read book Portsmouth Firefighting written by Steven E. Achilles and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In September 1756, with only fire buckets, two hand tubs, and citizen volunteers safeguarding the Colonial seaport, Portsmouth decided to organize and regulate its fire protection. By 1852, the Portsmouth Fire Department boasted six suction engines and in 1864 entered the age of steam power when the first steam fire engine was delivered. Disastrous fires and a growing city required the department to modernize as it moved into the 20th century. The departments first motorized engine was purchased in 1912, and by 1921, there was a new central fire station along with a new gasoline-powered ladder truck. Through an exceptional collection of photographs, Portsmouth Firefighting richly illustrates the story and tradition of a fire department forever connected to its brave firefighters, their magnificent fire engines, and the spectacular blazes they fought.
Author : Clay Shampoe
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738516004
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Baseball in Portsmouth, Virginia written by Clay Shampoe and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1895 until 1969, the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, fielded a professional minor league team. Fans flocked to see the Truckers, Cubs, Merrimacs, and Tides as they battled opponents on the dirt and grass of local diamonds. Many locals are surprised to discover that such renowned ballplayers as Pie Traynor, Hack Wilson, Eddie Stanky, and Harry "The Cat" Breechen got their start in Portsmouth. In 1933, Negro League legend Buck Leonard first played for the Portsmouth Revels and later returned to briefly star with the 1953 Merrimacs, his only opportunity to play integrated ball during his storied career. A number of former big-name players guided the team from the bench including Tony Lazzeri, Jimmie Foxx, and Pepper Martin to name a few. The images in this pictorial volume showcase only a fragment of the vast chronology of baseball as it was played in Portsmouth over the years. Yet their visual appeal and historical representation of the game allow the reader to experience and recall what it was once like to have the National Pastime as an integral part of the city.
Author : Mark Sammons
Publisher : UPNE
ISBN 13 : 9781584652892
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (528 download)
Download or read book Black Portsmouth written by Mark Sammons and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2004 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few people think of a rich Black heritage when they think of New England. In the pioneering book Black Portsmouth, Mark J. Sammons and Valerie Cunningham celebrate it, guiding the reader through more than three centuries of New England and Portsmouth social, political, economic, and cultural history as well as scores of personal and site-specific stories. Here, we meet such Africans as the "likely negro boys and girls from Gambia," who debarked at Portsmouth from a slave ship in 1758, and Prince Whipple, who fought in the American Revolution. We learn about their descendants, including the performer Richard Potter and John Tate of the People’s Baptist Church, who overcame the tragedies and challenges of their ancestors’ enslavement and subsequent marginalization to build communities and families, found institutions, and contribute to their city, region, state, and nation in many capacities. Individual entries speak to broader issues—the anti-slavery movement, American religion, and foodways, for example. We also learn about the extant historical sites important to Black Portsmouth—including the surprise revelation of an African burial ground in October 2003—as well as the extraordinary efforts being made to preserve remnants of the city’s early Black heritage.
Author : Portsmouth (N.H.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Portsmouth Jubilee written by Portsmouth (N.H.) and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard M. Candee
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Building Portsmouth written by Richard M. Candee and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Russell M. Lawson
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738524276
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (242 download)
Download or read book Portsmouth written by Russell M. Lawson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRIMARY COVERAGE AREA: Portsmouth, Dover, Greenland
Author : Eugene P. Trani
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813164788
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)
Download or read book The Treaty of Portsmouth written by Eugene P. Trani and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theodore Roosevelt's interest in foreign affairs was no less intense than his zeal for domestic reform, as Eugene P. Trani demonstrates in this new study of the Portsmouth Conference which in 1906 brought an end to the Russo-Japanese war. Conscious of America's growing stature as a world power and concerned lest continued hostilities disrupt further the political and economic composition of East Asia, Roosevelt proclaimed himself peacemaker. With characteristic energy -- and with considerable tact -- he initiated the conference and successfully brought about a treaty. It was no easy task. Trani, who has made extensive use of Russian, Japanese, and American archival material, shows that the Tsarist government, mortified by Russian defeats, wished to renew the conflict. This last of the personally managed peace conferences greatly enhanced the prestige of both the United States and its ebullient chief executive.
Author : Keith Atkins
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738582344
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (823 download)
Download or read book Portsmouth written by Keith Atkins and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1752, the General Assembly of Virginia passed an act approving Col. William Crawford's survey for a town, which he would name Portsmouth after his hometown in England. Crawford envisioned a port that would be known for its commerce and naval capabilities. Today Portsmouth is home to the nation's oldest naval shipyard and naval hospital. The roots of the U.S. Coast Guard were established here when the nation's first lightship was placed offshore at Craney Island in 1820. "Olde Towne" and other residential sections of the city remain mostly intact, with picturesque dwellings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Strolling around the downtown district, one can still admire the many churches, theaters, and commercial structures that have been a part of Portsmouth's history and culture.
Author : Steve Wallis
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445655179
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)
Download or read book Secret Portsmouth written by Steve Wallis and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Portsmouth's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.
Author : Paul Brown
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750968710
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Maritime Portsmouth written by Paul Brown and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For three centuries Portsmouth has been the leading base of the Royal Navy but the naval heritage of its port can be traced back to the Roman invasion of Britain. From the Roman walls of Portchester to the best-preserved Georgian dockyard in the world and the illustrious HMS Victory, Portsmouth is amongst the most important naval sites in the world.This fascinating book, in its new and fully revised edition, focuses on the history and present status of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as well as the magnificent ships Victory, Warrior and Mary Rose that have been preserved and are now on display at Portsmouth. Drawing on impressive original research and illustrated by a host of colourful photographs, author Paul Brown has created a concise and helpful guide to the key maritime attractions in Portsmouth and Gosport, including the Submarine Museum, the sea forts, the Gunwharf and the commercial port.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Wage Rates, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Naval Shipyard written by United States. Congress. Senate. Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Wage Rates, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Naval Shipyard written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers (85) S. 2266.
Author : Walter Menteth
Publisher : Project Compass CIC
ISBN 13 : 0993148131
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (931 download)
Download or read book Portsmouth the island city. Building better flood resilience for Southsea’s frontage + common written by Walter Menteth and published by Project Compass CIC. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international design research programme, the Portsmouth Elephant Cage (2016-17) is summarised in this report. The Elephant Cage evaluated, explored and critiqued significant issues with the current proposals for sea defences along Portsmouth's Southsea frontage. An alternative strategy for the sea defences that can further enhance the value, amenity, environment and ecology of Southsea common, whilst delivering a more sustainable future for the city of Portsmouth, is then described and illustrated. The report recommends actions forward to address the apparent shortfalls with the existing proposals in the light of the findings.
Author : Henry Slight
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Chronicles of Portsmouth ... written by Henry Slight and published by . This book was released on 1828 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)
Download or read book Portsmouth Refinery and Terminal written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Valerie Reilly
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750955376
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book A 1950s Portsmouth Childhood written by Valerie Reilly and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children in Portsmouth, the 1950s was an exciting time. With the war over and a renewed enthusiasm in the air, life was good. There was a range of entertainment – as well as day trips and holidays to the beach, families could relax in front of the television, enjoy their favourite stars on the big screen and dance along to the radio. For Valerie Reilly, the '50s was a time of celebration of national, local and personal events, which she recalls in absorbing detail here. If you remember the docks, trips to Southsea and exploring bombed-out buildings, then you'll enjoy this charming look back at an exciting era.
