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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 55 1 Browse Search
George Ticknor, Life, letters and journals of George Ticknor (ed. George Hillard) 12 0 Browse Search
Knight's Mechanical Encyclopedia (ed. Knight) 8 0 Browse Search
George Bancroft, History of the Colonization of the United States, Vol. 1, 17th edition. 6 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: June 28, 1862., [Electronic resource] 6 0 Browse Search
Baron de Jomini, Summary of the Art of War, or a New Analytical Compend of the Principle Combinations of Strategy, of Grand Tactics and of Military Policy. (ed. Major O. F. Winship , Assistant Adjutant General , U. S. A., Lieut. E. E. McLean , 1st Infantry, U. S. A.) 4 0 Browse Search
Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 1, Colonial and Revolutionary Literature: Early National Literature: Part I (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) 4 0 Browse Search
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 2 4 0 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Carlyle's laugh and other surprises 2 0 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Alexander vi., Pope. (search)
s to the regions discovered, and to make a conquest of the West Indies. Alexander assented without much hesitation to the proposal, and, on May 3, 1493, he issued a bull, in which the lofty pretensions of the Bishop of Rome to be the sole arbiter of the world were fully set forth, and a grant given to Ferdinand and Isabella of all the countries inhabited by infidels which they had discovered or should discover, extending the assignment to their heirs and successors, the kings and queens of Castile and Leon. To prevent the interference of this grant with one previously given to the Portuguese, he directed that a line supposed to be drawn from pole to pole, at a distance of 100 leagues westward of the Azores, should serve as a boundary. All the countries to the east of this imaginary line, not in possession of a Christian prince, he gave to the Portuguese, and all westward of it to the Spaniards. On account of the dissatisfaction with the Pope's partition. the line was fixed 270 le
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), America, discovery of. (search)
, and having a great lake in the middle. The island was inhabited by great abundance of people, who ran down to the shore filled with wonder and admiration at the sight of the ships, which they conceived to be some unknown animals. The Christians were not less curious to know what kind of people they had fallen in with, and the curiosity on both sides was soon satisfied, as the ships soon came to anchor. The admiral went on shore with his boat well armed, and having the royal standard of Castile and Leon displayed, accompanied by the commanders of the other two vessels, each in his own boat, carrying the particular colours which had been allotted for the enterprize, which were white with a green cross and the letter F. on one side and on the other the names of Ferdinand and Isabella crowned. The whole company kneeled on the shore and kissed the ground for joy, returning God thanks for the great mercy they had experienced during their long voyage through seas hitherto unpassed, a
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Americus Vespucius, 1451-1512 (search)
icence of the things seen by me in divers regions of the world, by virtue of four voyages which I have made in discovery of new lands; two by order of the king of Castile, King Don Ferrando VI., across the great gulf of the Ocean-sea, towards the west; and the other two by command of the puissant King Don Manuel King of Portugal, toing to see part of the world and its wonders; and herefor the time and place presented themselves most opportunely to me; which was that the King Don Ferrando of Castile being about to despatch four ships to discover new lands towards the west. I was chosen by his Highness to go in that fleet to aid in making discovery; and we seght, he should bring me. The said Giuliano came to Seville, and prayed so hard that I was forced to go. My departure was taken ill by many who knew me, for I left Castile where honor was done me, and where the King held me in good esteem. It was worse that I went without bidding farewell to my host. When I was presented to that
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Columbus, Christopher 1435-1536 (search)
y, and would undertake the enterprise for her own crown of Castile. An agreement was signed by their Majesties and Columbus t discover, with honors equal to those of Grand Admiral of Castile; that he should be viceroy and governor-general over the sus took possession of the land in the name of the crown of Castile. He soon discovered it to be an island—one of the Bahamasng thirty-nine men there to defend it and the interests of Castile, he sailed in the Nina for Spain in January, 1493, taking d the words, A Castilla y a Leon Nuevo Mundo Dio Colon— To Castile and Leon Columbus gave a New world. He died in the beliefhey were told what to say on the part of the sovereigns of Castile, how they had sent the Admiral with letters and a present, some specimens of cinnamon and pepper he had brought from Castile, and they knew it, and said, by signs, that there was plene productions, which I hope to discover before I return to Castile. I say that, if Christendom will find profit among these
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Coronado, Francisco Vasquez de 1510-1542 (search)
er of the fielde Don Garcia Lopez de Cardenas with fifteene horses to discouer the Countrey, and prepare our way: wherein hee did like himselfe, and according to the confidence which your Lordship reposed in him. And well I wote he fayled not to do his part: for as I haue enformed your Lordship, it is most wicked way, at least thirtie leagues and more, because they are inaccessible mountaines. But after wee had passed these thirtie leagues, wee found fresh riuers, and grasse like that of Castile, and specially of that sort which we call Scaramoio, many Nutte trees and Mulberie trees, but the Nutte trees differ from those of Spayne in the leafe: and there was Flaxe, but chiefly neere the bankes of a certayne riuer which therefore wee called El Rio del Lino, that is say, the riuer of Flaxe: wee found no Indians at all for a dayes trauaile, but afterward foure Indians came out vnto vs in peaceable maner, saying that they were sent euen to that desert place to signifie vnto vs that we
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cortez, Hernando 1485- (search)
eak, and claws. There are also sold rabbits, hares, deer, and little dogs, which are raised for eating. There is also an herb street, where may be obtained all sorts of roots and medicinal herbs that the country affords. There are apothecaries' shops, where prepared medicines, liquids, ointments, and plasters are sold; barbers' shops, where they wash and shave the head; and restaurateurs, that furnish food and drink at a certain price. There is also a class of men like those called in Castile porters, for carrying burdens, Wood and coal are seen in abundance, and brasiers of earthenware for burning coals; mats of various kinds for beds, others of a lighter sort for seats, and for halls and bedrooms. There are all kinds of green vegetables, especially onions, leeks, garlie, watercresses, nasturtium, borage, sorrel, artichokes, and golden thistle; fruits also of numerous descriptions, among which are cherries and plums, similar to those in Spain; honey and wax from bees and from
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Isabella, 1451- (search)
Isabella, 1451- Queen of Castile and Leon; born in Madrigal, Old Castile, April 23, 1451; lived in retirement with her mother, a daught candidates for her hand were proposed, but, being a Isabella of Castile. young woman of spirit, she rejected them. Her half-brother Henryow made an arrangement by which Isabella was recognized as heir to Castile and Leon, with the right to choose her own husband, subject to theteeing to his betrothed all the essential rights of sovereignty in Castile and Leon. King Henry, offended because his sister would not marryd. The King died late in 1474, and Isabella was declared Queen of Castile and Leon; but her authority was not fully recognized until after a national coins, while the royal seal displayed the united arms of Castile and Valladolid Cathedral. Aragon. The religious zeal of Isabellhe Queen said, I will undertake the enterprise for my own crown of Castile; and, if necessary, will pledge my jewels for the money. Then she
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Needham, Charles Willis 1869- (search)
Needham, Charles Willis 1869- Lawyer; born in Castile, N. Y.; educated in the common schools and academy and at the Albany Law School, afterwards studying under Ira Harris and Isaac Edwards; graduated in May, 1869, and admitted to the New York State bar in October, 1869; Charles Willis Needham. removed to Chicago, Ill., in 1876; engaged principally in corporation and railroad law. In 1890 removed to Washington, D. C., and there practised his profession. Dean Needham has given much time to educational matters, assisting in organizing the present Chicago University, and was a member of its first board of trustees; was a member of the board of trustees of the Columbian University. In this capacity labored to increase the standard of work in the law school, secured the increase of the course of study to three years, raised the standard of admission and the tests for graduation, and organized the School of Comparative Jurisprudence and Diplomacy, a post-graduate school for higher l
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Ovando, Nicholas de 1460-1518 (search)
olid, Spain, in 1460; was sent by Queen Isabella to supplant Bobadilla as governor of Santo Domingo in 1501, charged by the Queen not to allow the enslavement of the natives, but to protect them as subjects of Spain, and to carefully instruct them in the Christian faith. Ovando sailed for the West Indies, Feb. 13, 1502, with thirty-two ships, bearing 2,500 persons to become settlers in that country. By command of the Queen, the Spaniards and natives were to pay tithes; none but natives of Castile were to live in the Indies; none to go on discoveries without royal permission; no Jews, Moors, nor new converts were to be tolerated there; and all the property that had been taken from Columbus and his brother was to be restored to them. In Ovando's fleet were ten Franciscan friars, the first of that order who came to settle in the Indies. Ovando, like Bobadilla, treated Columbus with injustice. He was recalled in 1508, and was succeeded in office by Diego Columbus, son of the great ad
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Pinzon, Vincent Yañez 1460-1524 (search)
Pinzon, Vincent Yañez 1460-1524 Navigator; born in Palos de Moguer, Spain, about 1460; brother of Martin Alonzo Pinzon; commanded the Nina in the first voyage of Columbus (1492); in 1499 led an expedition composed of four caravels, which sailed from Palos in December, and first saw the continent of South America at Cape Augustine, Brazil. There he took possession of the country in the name of the crown of Castile. Sailing northward, he explored the coasts of Brazil, and discovered and named the River Amazon. He lost two or three of his ships on the homeward voyage. He died at his birthplace about 1524
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