Focusing on the life of a legendary cinematic figure, this biography provides an in-depth exploration of the man behind the comedic chaos. It delves into his personal story while also offering a new perspective on the iconic silent film comedies that shaped an era. With a narrative style likened to a smooth film reel, it captures both the humor and the humanity of its subject, celebrating his enduring impact on cinema.
In "The Backwash Squeeze," Edward McPherson explores the rich history of bridge, once more popular than baseball, and shares his humorous journey to master the game for the North American Bridge Championships. With insights from notable players, this affectionate homage captures the challenges and allure of bridge from an outsider's perspective.
From April 15, 1865 to July 15, 1870
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This book is a comprehensive historical account of the political events that shaped the United States during the Civil War, covering the legislative actions and political maneuvers of the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh congress. Written by Edward McPherson, a former Clerk of the House of Representatives, it offers a detailed chronology of the period, from the start of the Great Rebellion to the end of the Thirty-Seventh Congress.
Excerpt from A Political Manual for 1866 and 1867, of Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Politico-Military, and General Facts, From April 15, 1865 to April 1, 1867: And Including the Development of the Presidential and the Congressional Plan of Reconstruction, With the Peculiarities of Each It IS hoped the various facts gathered may prove useful to persons engaged or in public affairs. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.