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Stephen Girard

Stephen Girard

George Wilson

Echo Point Books Media, LLC
2022
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The Inspiring and Insightful Life of an American LegendLike a mirror of the young America he thrived in, Stephan Girard (1750-1831) displayed inexhaustible initiative, courage, tenacity, foresight, and compassion. Reflecting his creed of valuing deeds over words, he was in many ways the American Dream personified. George Wilson, a former columnist and editorial writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer, presents the inspiring true story of Girard's epic journey from ship captain to mercantilist to philanthropist-a genuine rags-to-riches tale in which Girard became one of the wealthiest Americans of all time. Born to a French sea captain, the self-educated Girard went to sea as a cabin boy on a merchant vessel when he was just 14. He later spent several years trading in the West Indies as a ship captain. In 1776, a British naval blockade drove him to dock in Philadelphia. Destitute and in debt, Girard settled there and opened a small store. It was here that his financial acumen and novel business methods shined, and his wealth grew. He sold supplies during the Revolutionary War and founded his own mercantile fleet after the war. By 1807 he'd become America's first millionaire. Girard earned praise and respect for selflessly remaining in Philadelphia to help nurse victims of several yellow fever epidemics, even as most other prominent figures fled.Despite his extraordinary achievements, Girard faced significant challenges and hardships: born with a deformity that left him blind in one eye he persevered without the aid of family support, and he had the financial and emotional burden of caring for his mentally ill wife. Yet, in the face of these difficulties, he prospered and helped others. Following his death in 1931 most of Girard's vast fortune was left to philanthropic causes, including support for Girard College (initially a school for poor orphan boys) to provide educational opportunity for those in greatest need. Today Stephen Girard is remembered for his generous legacy of humanitarian public service and charity as much as his extraordinary financial success; a shining example of a truly great American. Wilson's Stephen Girard is the definitive biography of Girard's compelling life story.
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Stephen Hayes

Stephen Hayes

Jeremy Lesniak

Independently Published
2019
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The great Confucian saying "Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues" can be clearly seen in the life and legacy of An-Shu Stephen Hayes. How he came to be who he was as a person and as a martial artists can definitely serve as motivation for us all. To reach the heights that he has reached, see the places he's seen, interacted with the students he's taught and teachers he's learned from - it's really one for the books... this book, to be exact
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Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin

Jean Flynn

Eakin Press
2018
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Stephen F. Austin established the first successful Anglo-American colony in what would become Texas. He brought 300 families to Texas in 1825 and while he led the effort for settlers to get along with the Mexican government, he would eventually become a leader in the effort for Texas independence. Today he is recognized as "The Father of Texas."
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Stephen Decatur: The Life and Legacy of the Youngest Navy Captain in American History

Stephen Decatur: The Life and Legacy of the Youngest Navy Captain in American History

Charles River

Independently Published
2019
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*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading"Our country, right or wrong." - Stephen DecaturBetween the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the United States engaged in several wars that have mostly been overlooked. The War of 1812 is one of America's forgotten conflicts, and the stalemated nature of the war (which resolved virtually none of either side's war aims) has also ensured that it is often given merely a cursory overview. Great Britain, as the leader of several coalitions of conservative European countries trying to isolate and snuff out the revolutionary spirit and the ambitions of Napoleon, had been at war with France almost continuously since 1792. Under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) and James Madison (1809-1817), the United States tried to steer a course that would keep it from being drawn into the European war and defend its neutrality on the high seas. However, both Britain and France wanted to hurt the other side economically by keeping goods out of their enemy's hands. Thus, they did not faithfully respect the rights of neutral nations. The British government in 1807 had issued the "Orders in Council," which enforced a naval blockade against France, and with a shortage of seamen to man the Royal Navy, Britain also felt justified in stopping and sometimes firing on ships flying the American flag in the name of apprehending escaped British sailors. In the same vein, American shipping was disrupted by piracy across the globe, especially in the Mediterranean, leading to multiple conflicts known as the Barbary Wars. Americans had few things to celebrate during the Barbary Wars or the War of 1812, but one of them was the growing prestige of the U.S. Navy, and among those who were instrumental in its development, few were as influential as Stephen Decatur Jr. Decatur had an impact on nearly every war America fought in between the 1780s until his death in 1820, and his stardom ensured that he was a fixture among Washington, D.C.'s elite in his own lifetime. As with John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, Decatur's activities helped instantly associate his name with the fledgling country's success at sea.Stephen Decatur: The Life and Legacy of the Youngest Navy Captain in American History chronicles the various roles he played for the Navy and how he became one of America's most memorable naval heroes. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Decatur like never before.
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Stephen Decatur: The Life and Legacy of the Youngest Navy Captain in American History

Stephen Decatur: The Life and Legacy of the Youngest Navy Captain in American History

Charles River

Independently Published
2019
nidottu
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading"Our country, right or wrong." - Stephen DecaturBetween the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the United States engaged in several wars that have mostly been overlooked. The War of 1812 is one of America's forgotten conflicts, and the stalemated nature of the war (which resolved virtually none of either side's war aims) has also ensured that it is often given merely a cursory overview. Great Britain, as the leader of several coalitions of conservative European countries trying to isolate and snuff out the revolutionary spirit and the ambitions of Napoleon, had been at war with France almost continuously since 1792. Under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) and James Madison (1809-1817), the United States tried to steer a course that would keep it from being drawn into the European war and defend its neutrality on the high seas. However, both Britain and France wanted to hurt the other side economically by keeping goods out of their enemy's hands. Thus, they did not faithfully respect the rights of neutral nations. The British government in 1807 had issued the "Orders in Council," which enforced a naval blockade against France, and with a shortage of seamen to man the Royal Navy, Britain also felt justified in stopping and sometimes firing on ships flying the American flag in the name of apprehending escaped British sailors. In the same vein, American shipping was disrupted by piracy across the globe, especially in the Mediterranean, leading to multiple conflicts known as the Barbary Wars. Americans had few things to celebrate during the Barbary Wars or the War of 1812, but one of them was the growing prestige of the U.S. Navy, and among those who were instrumental in its development, few were as influential as Stephen Decatur Jr. Decatur had an impact on nearly every war America fought in between the 1780s until his death in 1820, and his stardom ensured that he was a fixture among Washington, D.C.'s elite in his own lifetime. As with John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, Decatur's activities helped instantly associate his name with the fledgling country's success at sea.Stephen Decatur: The Life and Legacy of the Youngest Navy Captain in American History chronicles the various roles he played for the Navy and how he became one of America's most memorable naval heroes. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Decatur like never before.
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Stephen Decatur and Oliver Hazard Perry: The Lives and Careers of America's Most Famous Naval Officers during the War of 1812

Stephen Decatur and Oliver Hazard Perry: The Lives and Careers of America's Most Famous Naval Officers during the War of 1812

Charles River

Independently Published
2019
nidottu
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography"We have met the enemy and they are ours." - Oliver Hazard PerrySandwiched between the Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 is one of America's forgotten conflicts, and the stalemated nature of the war (which resolved virtually none of either side's war aims) has also ensured that it is often given merely a cursory overview. Great Britain, as the leader of several coalitions of conservative European countries trying to isolate and snuff out the revolutionary spirit and the ambitions of Napoleon, had been at war with France almost continuously since 1792. Under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) and James Madison (1809-1817), the United States tried to steer a course that would keep it from being drawn into the European war and defend its neutrality on the high seas. However, both Britain and France wanted to hurt the other side economically by keeping goods out of their enemy's hands. Thus, they did not faithfully respect the rights of neutral nations. The British government in 1807 had issued the "Orders in Council," which enforced a naval blockade against France, and with a shortage of seamen to man the Royal Navy, Britain also felt justified in stopping and sometimes firing on ships flying the American flag in the name of apprehending escaped British sailors. The other main cause of war was distress on the Northwestern frontier, where the British in Canada were supporting Indian resistance to American settlement. So-called "War Hawks" from that region in Congress pushed for a declaration of war. Some hoped that a war would not only stop Indian depredations but evict the British from Canada and lead to completion of some unfinished business from the American Revolution, namely Canada joining the U.S. Americans had few things to celebrate during the Barbary Wars or the War of 1812, but one of them was the growing prestige of the U.S. Navy, and among those who were instrumental in its development, few were as influential as Stephen Decatur Jr. Decatur had an impact on nearly every war America fought in between the 1780s until his death in 1820, and his stardom ensured that he was a fixture among Washington, D.C.'s elite in his own lifetime. As with John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, Decatur's activities helped instantly associate his name with the fledgling country's success at sea.One of the only major victories the Americans won throughout the War of 1812 came at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813, and that action made Oliver Hazard Perry, a veteran of the Barbary Wars and commander of the USS Lawrence, a legend whose name has endured for over 200 years. Perry was so instrumental in the victory that British historian C.S. Forester noted "it was as fortunate for the Americans that the Lawrence still possessed a boat that would float, as it was that Perry was not hit." As one of the biggest naval battles of the war, the results meant that America maintained control of Lake Erie, an important location from which they could recover Detroit and be better positioned to confront the British and Shawnee leader Tecumseh's confederacy. For his part, Perry would forever be remembered as the "Hero of Lake Erie," even as he and compatriot Captain Jesse Elliot would feud over their respective actions during the battle for the rest of Perry's life.Perry received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Thanks of Congress for compelling the surrender of the entire British squadron, the first time that had ever happened, but he wouldn't have much time to enjoy it. He fought in the Second Barbary War in 1815 but died of yellow fever while on a mission in Venezuela in 1819. Despite being just 34 at the time of his death, he was one of the most famous military heroes in the young nation's history, and he has been commemorated with countless monuments across America ever since.
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Stephen Decatur and Oliver Hazard Perry: The Lives and Careers of America's Most Famous Naval Officers during the War of 1812

Stephen Decatur and Oliver Hazard Perry: The Lives and Careers of America's Most Famous Naval Officers during the War of 1812

Charles River

Independently Published
2019
nidottu
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography"We have met the enemy and they are ours." - Oliver Hazard PerrySandwiched between the Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 is one of America's forgotten conflicts, and the stalemated nature of the war (which resolved virtually none of either side's war aims) has also ensured that it is often given merely a cursory overview. Great Britain, as the leader of several coalitions of conservative European countries trying to isolate and snuff out the revolutionary spirit and the ambitions of Napoleon, had been at war with France almost continuously since 1792. Under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) and James Madison (1809-1817), the United States tried to steer a course that would keep it from being drawn into the European war and defend its neutrality on the high seas. However, both Britain and France wanted to hurt the other side economically by keeping goods out of their enemy's hands. Thus, they did not faithfully respect the rights of neutral nations. The British government in 1807 had issued the "Orders in Council," which enforced a naval blockade against France, and with a shortage of seamen to man the Royal Navy, Britain also felt justified in stopping and sometimes firing on ships flying the American flag in the name of apprehending escaped British sailors. The other main cause of war was distress on the Northwestern frontier, where the British in Canada were supporting Indian resistance to American settlement. So-called "War Hawks" from that region in Congress pushed for a declaration of war. Some hoped that a war would not only stop Indian depredations but evict the British from Canada and lead to completion of some unfinished business from the American Revolution, namely Canada joining the U.S. Americans had few things to celebrate during the Barbary Wars or the War of 1812, but one of them was the growing prestige of the U.S. Navy, and among those who were instrumental in its development, few were as influential as Stephen Decatur Jr. Decatur had an impact on nearly every war America fought in between the 1780s until his death in 1820, and his stardom ensured that he was a fixture among Washington, D.C.'s elite in his own lifetime. As with John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, Decatur's activities helped instantly associate his name with the fledgling country's success at sea.One of the only major victories the Americans won throughout the War of 1812 came at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813, and that action made Oliver Hazard Perry, a veteran of the Barbary Wars and commander of the USS Lawrence, a legend whose name has endured for over 200 years. Perry was so instrumental in the victory that British historian C.S. Forester noted "it was as fortunate for the Americans that the Lawrence still possessed a boat that would float, as it was that Perry was not hit." As one of the biggest naval battles of the war, the results meant that America maintained control of Lake Erie, an important location from which they could recover Detroit and be better positioned to confront the British and Shawnee leader Tecumseh's confederacy. For his part, Perry would forever be remembered as the "Hero of Lake Erie," even as he and compatriot Captain Jesse Elliot would feud over their respective actions during the battle for the rest of Perry's life.Perry received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Thanks of Congress for compelling the surrender of the entire British squadron, the first time that had ever happened, but he wouldn't have much time to enjoy it. He fought in the Second Barbary War in 1815 but died of yellow fever while on a mission in Venezuela in 1819. Despite being just 34 at the time of his death, he was one of the most famous military heroes in the young nation's history, and he has been commemorated with countless monuments across America ever since.
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Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Kingdoms

Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Kingdoms

Lulu.com
2020
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Come on a fairy-story journey to the two kingdoms of Smeraldo and Najanja. In twelve colorful double page spreads follow the adventures of Princess Strawberry and Prince Larry. Venture into the Goblin Underground and the Dragon's Lair as well as visiting Trolltown and The Sleeping Castle. Finish your adventure at THE BALL. There are questions to answer and things to discover in this latest book in the series. This is th efirst time this title has been published in a hardback edition.
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Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Worlds

Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Worlds

Lulu.com
2020
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The crew and passengers of an aircraft suddenly find themselves falling through the air- with their aircraft suddenly disappearing and so begins an amazing adventure as they shrink through worlds within worlds. How small can they get? And can they return to their normal size? In this colourful book there are a dozen double page spreads, each one a highly detailed look at another world. There are puzzles to solve and many things to discover. This is the hardback version of the book with 36 pages.
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Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Heroes

Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Heroes

Lulu.com
2020
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The good citizens of SUPERCITY are being harassed by a horde of villains- plus one giant robot dinosaur What the city needs are SUPERHEROES ready to defend it. Come on an exciting adventure through twelve amazing double page spreads and help the Superheroes rid the city of the baddies. Visit the tallest building in Supercity, visit the funfair and go deep into the underground beneath the city's streets. There are questions to be answered and the secret identities of all the Superheroes revealed. This is the hardback version of the popular book by Stephen Stanley.
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Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Planets

Stephen Stanley's Puzzle Planets

Lulu.com
2020
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Travel to the DELTA SYSTEM and explore its twelve strange planets. At the same time search for Professor Hozzlebrun- renegade scientist and inventor of the Replica Ray. In this hardback version of the popular and amazing puzzle book there is a bonus double page spread of the Other Side of Planet Squarex Children of all ages will love discovering the inhabitants of the planets and searching for the professor.
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Stephen Stanley's Puzzle body

Stephen Stanley's Puzzle body

Lulu.com
2020
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Fifty 'Bugs' have invaded a human body. As they move from organ to organ they are pursued by the body's defenders until all are eliminated. Travel through a dozen double page spreads, each one showing a different part of the body from the skin to the mouth, the throat, the stomach and lungs, liver, heart and finally to the brain. There are questions to answer and lots of things to discover along the way. This is the first hardback copy of this title.
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