maria hoyt (27 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Sustaining the League of Women Voters in America. Book.

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Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnThroughout American history, our civic associations have been promoted as distinctive private-public bridges that enable democracy in the United States through citizen training, education and responsible advocacy. But Americans ha.

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Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Throughout American history, our civic associations have been promoted as distinctive private-public bridges that enable democracy in the United States through citizen training, education and responsible advocacy. But Americans have increasingly withdrawn from such civic activity, and most associations that remain lack public accountability, local presence and active membership. In the absence of other engagement vehicles, a fundamental requirement for viable American democratic culture is lacking. To consider whether democracy and associations can still be positively linked, Cashin considers lessons drawn from the League of Women Voters. Worldwide, few associations have shown the durability, success or democratic impact of the League over its long history. Yet its numbers and span are gradually declining. Forecasting the League's uncertain future in contemporary America, Cashin suggests it may be time to give such civic associations a public boost. "Deftly combining contemporary political theory with empirical analysis, Cashin's work reminds us that good models of democratic association, such as the League of Women Voters, can reconnect our practices and our principles." - Emily Howden Hoechst, Adjunct Professor, Department of Government, Georgetown University "Cashin makes excellent use of both theory and practice to argue persuasively that civic associations are necessary if democracy is to thrive." - Thomas M. Kerch, Adjunct Professor, Department of Government and Graduate Liberal Studies Program, Georgetown University "This book offers a welcome story and needed message. Molly Cashin reminds us nonpartisan civic activism is still possible. Numbers count, but so do values, and the League is a sterling example." - Charles Yonkers, Adjunct Professor, Graduate Liberal Studies Program, Georgetown University.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 238 pages; [SIGNED] 1941 J. B. Lippincott Co. HC 1st edition. Snugly bound in original green cloth with titles stamped in relief to a yellow panel on spine. Contents clean and very neat, with no marks of any kind. Publisher's orange topstain remains bold and uniform. Illustrated with pictorial endpapers and numerous black-and-white photographs on glossy stock, documenting Toto's growth from a tiny infant to a powerful adult gorilla. Signed on the title page by Roger Conant, who contributes a substantial, nearly twenty-page introduction. At the time of publication, Conant was serving as Curator of the Philadelphia Zoo, and was already a leading figure in American herpetology and public zoological education. His extended Introduction lends not only scientific weight but institutional context to what is otherwise a quiet, personal accountdocumenting one of the more unusual episodes of primate domestication in mid-20th-century America. Uncommon. VG++.

8vo. xxiv, [2], 237, [1] pp. Frontisp. photo, numerous photo illustrations. Black cloth, gilt lettering, photo illustrated endpapers (minor shelfwear, slight bumping to couple corners), w/ d.j. cover art photo of Toto with his cat (minor edgewear, coupe very small closed tears, very minor chipping head of spine, w/ old small tape repair), still VG/VG- copy. First edition of this exceedingly rare memoir on how Maria Hoyt discovered a nine pound gorilla on a hunting trip in French Equatorial Africa, only to adopt and keep her in their home in Havana, Cuba. Once Toto (1931-1968) topped 438 pounds, Mrs. Hoyt sent her to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus to become the bride of the celebrated Gargantua.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 192 pages. 6.00x0.44x9.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st. 238pp.; HB green w/paleorange&green; rubbed w/wear on edges&corners; lt.scuff&tan,bk.endpapers; clean,tight pgs. DJ green w/brwn.-pic./photocover; rubbed w/ear on edges&corners; chips&tears; tape repairs on edges&corners; sunned&soiled. "Here, presented with verve and affection, is the gorilla Toto in all her moods - weeping in dismay, giggling with delight, ogling the embarrassed butler, having a tantrum - the most celebrated anthropoid debutante in the world!" illus. signed. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. On offer are two diaries dating from the late 19th century in New York City. The author of these diaries is Fanny Maria Bean (1837-1919). She was born in 1837 in New York City to Seymour Hoyt and Fanny Stevens. In 1863, Fanny married Reverend David Marks Bean (1832-1884). Together, they had four daughters: Annie, Susan, Elizabeth and Grace. The family lived in Massachusetts where David was a Minister for 16 years in Everett, Webster and South Framingham. In 1867, Reverend Bean represented Everett in the Massachusetts legislature, and after concluding his ministerial career in 1879, he was Superintendent of Framingham public schools. He then moved with Fanny and his children to Colorado in an attempt to treat his lung illness, but he died in 1884. Fanny eventually moved back to New York, where she remained until her death. The diaries cover 1893 and 1895. Fanny Bean is not mentioned by name but a number of context clues clearly identify these diaries as having belonged to her. She was 55 and 57 years old when she began her diaries. Fanny was obviously a well-educated woman and her entries, though often brief, are well written and paint a picture of a busy life [Note: There is evidence of a Fanny M. Hoyt attending Rutgers Female Institute from 1850-1853 but we are unable to confirm this is the same person as she would have been too young to be in university]. Some excerpts of her diaries give a sense of the flavour: "[ ] S & B to N. Y to see the procession of sailors & ships of navies in Hudson R" [Apr 28, 1893]. This is a reference to a parade of 37 warships in an international fleet that visited New York City Along with two squadrons of U. S. Navy cruisers and gunboats, squadrons of ships from Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Holland, Russia, and Spain also participated. The peaceful collection of ships was a minor diplomatic triumph as many of the nations present were fierce rivals. "Susie's wedding day at 12 o clock in church to Lawrence Grey all went off beautifully the floral decorations fine both in house and church about 25 here to celebration Bridal party left at 1: 32 almost 3 I went and laid down feeling exhausted" [June 27, 1893]. "56 years old! All my dear children remembered me with loving cards and gifts. I spent much of the time in writing in A. M. And P. M Thus far the Lord hath led me [ ]" [Aug 19, 1893]. ".Distressed to learn one of my S. S (Sunday School) scholars sentenced to prison for theft" [Jan 19, 1895]. "Very chilly and windy. Making collar for B. B, H & I to dinner at Dr. Ryders Mr. & Mrs. Ridell and mother there too very nice time- many meals here for the time being" [Mar 28, 1895]. "Lovely and cool. 58! 10 pretty and useful gifts. 2 P. M. Treated myself and all to a ride to Newfield and Springdale about one hour lovely" [Aug 19, 1895]. The 1895 diary also contains detailed lists of Fanny s expenditures, which helps the researcher understand her lived experience. These diaries are a terrific look into the life of a widow in New York whose children have grown and who is making her own way in the late 19th century. Both diaries measure 6.0 x 3.5 inches plus memoranda sections. They are both complete and in Good condition. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Throughout American history, our civic associations have been promoted as distinctive private-public bridges that enable democracy in the United States through citizen training, education and responsible advocacy. But Americans have increasingly withdrawn from such civic activity, and most associations that remain lack public accountability, local presence and active membership. In the absence of other engagement vehicles, a fundamental requirement for viable American democratic culture is lacking. To consider whether democracy and associations can still be positively linked, Cashin considers lessons drawn from the League of Women Voters. Worldwide, few associations have shown the durability, success or democratic impact of the League over its long history. Yet its numbers and span are gradually declining. Forecasting the League's uncertain future in contemporary America, Cashin suggests it may be time to give such civic associations a public boost. 'Deftly combining contemporary political theory with empirical analysis, Cashin's work reminds us that good models of democratic association, such as the League of Women Voters, can reconnect our practices and our principles.' - Emily Howden Hoechst, Adjunct Professor, Department of Government, Georgetown University 'Cashin makes excellent use of both theory and practice to argue persuasively that civic associations are necessary if democracy is to thrive.' - Thomas M. Kerch, Adjunct Professor, Department of Government and Graduate Liberal Studies Program, Georgetown University 'This book offers a welcome story and needed message. Molly Cashin reminds us nonpartisan civic activism is still possible. Numbers count, but so do values, and the League is a sterling example.' - Charles Yonkers, Adjunct Professor, Graduate Liberal Studies Program, Georgetown University.