Willis Fletcher Johnson

J. T. Headley

A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley Into the Heart of the Dark Continent. Covering Stanley's Expedition to Find Livingstone, His Crossing the Continent and Exploration of the Congo from Its Headwaters to the Ocean, His Establishment of the Congo Free State, and His Last Great Achievement--the Discovery and Deliverance of Emin [P]asha

Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa

BEGINNING with the year 1492, the date of the first voyage of Columbus, necessarily leaves a great part of American history untold. Every nation’s story begins in the middle; back of Leonidas are the Homeric heroes; Romulus and Remus antedate the Tarquins. So, centuries before the clear glory of Columbus, we have tradition of various shadowy explorers whose strange barques visited our shores. Unless we grant the earliest inhabitants of America an autochthonic origin, it seems most reasonable to suppose that they came from Asia. Such authorities as Humboldt, Bancroft, and Prescott declare it their opinion that the monuments, the systems of cosmogony, the methods of computing time, etc., all point to an ancient communication with eastern Asia. It is certain that from time immemorial constant intercourse has been kept up between the natives of either side of Bering’s Strait, and it is very probable that the original immigrants came that way. There are other possible routes—the Aleutian Islands and Polynesia are the two next favored by the authorities. There is a distinct trace of Japanese blood in many of the native tribes of the northwest coast, and we have too many modern instances of Japanese junks drifting upon the American coast, after floating for months at the mercy of the Pacific currents, to doubt the possibility of prehistoric visits of these people. What is known as the “black stream,” or Japan current, runs northward past the eastern coast of the Japanese Islands, then curves to the east and south, passing the west coast of America and moving toward the Sandwich Islands. This current, it is said, would carry a drifting vessel toward the American coast at the rate of ten miles a day. The theory which supposes the people, or at least the civilization, of America to be of Egyptian origin is based upon analogies existing between the architecture, hieroglyphics, and various customs of the two countries. But even where these analogies bear the test of close examination, they can scarcely be said to prove anything. In western Asia the Phœnicians—those bold voyagers—and their children, the Carthagenians, are given the honor of settling America. The records of their travels show that they knew of a country lying far to the west. In the writings of Diodorus Siculus is an elaborate account of a wonderful island in the Atlantic Ocean, far beyond the Pillars of Hercules, and many days’ journey from the coast of Africa. This happy land, fertile of soil, beautiful of scenery, and perfect of climate, was accidentally discovered by Phœnician sailors, whose barque was driven thither by contrary winds. On their return they gave such glowing accounts of the new country that large colonies of Tyrians left their native land to settle there. This may have been America, but is more likely to have been the Canary Islands.

My Country, 'tis of thee! The United States of America: Past, Present and Future

Reproduction of the original: My country, ́tis of thee! by Willis Fletcher Johnson

My country, ́tis of thee!

"My country, 'tis of thee!" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a philosophic view of American history and of our present status. The chapters include: THE AGE OF DISCOVERY. "IN THE GOOD OLD COLONY TIMES." THE STORY OF THE NATION WORLD'S FAIRS. THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. SOCIETY'S FOUNDATION-STONE. THE DEMON OF DIVORCE. THE FARMER'S TROUBLES. THE RUM POWER. NATIONAL DEFENCE. LABOR.

"My country, 'tis of thee!"

The Red Record of the Sioux: Life of Sitting Bull and History of the Indian War of 1890-91 ... Story of the Sioux Nation; Their Manners and Customs

Life of Sitting Bull and History of the Indian War of 1890-91 ... Story of the Sioux Nation; Their Manners and Customs, Ghost Dances and Messiah Craze ...

The Red Record of the Sioux

A Graphic Account of the Life of the Great Medicine Man and Chief Sitting Bull ...

Life of Sitting Bull and History of the Indian War of 1890-91

With Full Accounts Also of the Destruction of the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers, and the Bald Eagle Creek

History of the Johnstown Flood

This 5-volume work features a comprehensive historical account of Cuba from the discovery of America in 1492. Lying in a peculiar sense at the commercial center of the world, between North America and South America, between Europe and Asia, between all the lands of the Atlantic and all the lands of the Pacific and subject to important approach from all directions, the island of Cuba and its history were influenced by two important factors – Spanish rule and the political interests of the United States after the American Revolution. The story of Cuba's development from a neglected and oppressed colony to an independent nation is stirring and impressive, adorned with the names and deeds of brave men. The story of her development in civilization, from a backward rank to the foremost, is no less impressive, and it is adorned with the names and the labors of wise men, statesmen and scholars, who gave of their best for the welfare of the insular republic for which so many of their kin gave willingly their very lives. Both of these stories are to be found in this book.

Complete Edition

The History of Cuba (Vol. 1-5)

A History

The National Flag

Including All the Fearful Record ... : with Full Accounts Also of the Destruction on the Susquehanna and Juniata Rivers and the Bald Eagle Creek

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