Findlaters

Findlaters
Author: Alex Findlater
Publisher: Spotlight Poets
Total Pages: 604
Release: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Alexander Findlater was born 9 March 1797 in Glasgow. His parents were John Findlater (1758-1809) and Janet Dempster. Alexander founded a retail business in Dublin and in London. He had no children, but his nieces and nephews inherited the business. Relates the story of the extended family and the family business.

Witnesses to History

Witnesses to History
Author: Lyndel V. Prott
Publisher: UNESCO
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9231041282

This Compendium gives an outline of the historical, philosophical and ethical aspects of the return of cultural objects (e.g. cultural objects displaced during war or in colonial contexts), cites past and present cases (Maya Temple Facade, Nigerian Bronzes, United States of America v. Schultz, Parthenon Marbles and many more) and analyses legal issues (bona fide, relevant UNESCO and UNIDROIT Conventions, Supreme Court Decisions, procedure for requests etc.). It is a landmark publication that bears testament to the ways in which peoples have lost their entire cultural heritage and analyses the issue of its return and restitution by providing a wide range of perspectives on this subject. Essential reading for students, specialists, scholars and decision-makers as well as those interested in these topics.

A General History of the Burr Family

A General History of the Burr Family
Author: Charles Burr Todd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 690
Release: 1878
Genre: History
ISBN:

A General History of the Burr Family, With a Genealogical Record from 1193 To 1891 by Charles Burr Todd, first published in 1891, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Colonial Southern Homes

Colonial Southern Homes
Author: Charles W Barrett
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781017859560

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.