W s william stephen cain (3 risultati)

Softcover. Condizione: Good. No Dust Jacket. On offer is a fascinating ledger kept by a Kansas Civil War captain who farmed, became a dry goods dealer and served in the Kansas legislature. The ledger mostly relates to his work marketing and distributing his own autobiography, which is still available for sale. The ledger was kept intermittently from Sept, 1908 through June, 1918 by Captain William Stephen (W. S. ) Cain (1836-1920). Cain was a white officer in the U. S. Colored Troops (USCT) during the Civil War. Born in the Isle of Man, he settled in the USA in 1855. He lived in Wisconsin before purchasing 160 acres of land which he farmed near Atchison, Kansas. Following the war, Cain was elected to the Kansas' legislature. In 1875 he moved into Atchison and established a dry goods business. Cain was married twice, first to Anne Cowley and later to Susan Crouch. Cain and Susan had two children, both of whom tragically died young [CONTACT SELLER FOR FULL BIO NOTES]. In his ledger, Cain records his efforts to market and distribute his book titled, "Autobiography of Captain W. S. Cain", which he published in 1908. Over the course of the 10 years he keeps this ledger, it transitions into a record of all his correspondence, related to both his book and his other life events. This ledger book is both a fascinating look at the world of marketing a small-scale niche book in the early 20th century and a goldmine of genealogical information given the hundreds of names Cain has noted. The ledger opens with Cain's title "Record of my Book Sent out from Atchison", followed by a long list of names, the number of copies they received, and whether or not the recipient has paid. A selection of a few names on the list follow: "Arthur, Miss Jenny, Aunt Sophia, Editor Globe, Editor Champion, Wm S WasherGov Crawford, Judge Gill Patrick, Rev F. S. White, Father Girard, Jessie A DeMuth, Mrs. WA McKelveyThe President of the US"Throughout 1908 and 1909 there are many such entries. Cain writes the date and lists the people who received copies of the book. As news articles are written about Cain and his book, he notes the date of publication and to whom he is sending copies of articles. He also writes of sending news articles about his other endeavors and other pieces of personal interest to his contacts (the news articles he references are all available to view online). He later records more personal correspondences such as holiday cards he sent. He sometimes includes addresses of his recipients. Some excerpts from the ledger follow: "Sept 30-08 1 - The Miss Cloyes's, 1 President Midland College, 1 Addie Montague, 1 Col Conovor - Ka City, 1 M ? Blanche McPruhe, 1 Editor Kansas Times-Star, 1 Editor Kansas City Journal" [Sept 30, 1908]. "Feb 18 wrote letter to Major General DE Sickles and sent copy of Auto as thanks for his Open Letter to Congress and the President in favour of the Volunteer Officers Retirement bill" [Feb 18, 1911]. "1 Vol autobiography to John Zimitore Rector's assistant on his leaving for Virginia" [Feb 20, 1911]. "Globe [news article] to Bertha March 18, Letter to Bertha March 20, Letter to Lizzie M Metcalf March 21Letter to Mrs. Fleming April 4, Tribune [news article] parts to Daniel Mychreest (April 20) , Bertha M, the Miss Mychreest's, Short letter to Bertha (April 23) , Letter to Ralph 1 page (April 30)." [March-April, 1914]. "2 Globes with mill sale xc to Lizzie M. Metcalf, Globe with Primary election to Lizzie M. Metcalf, Letter to Miss Eliza Teare on receiving news of her mother's death Aug 14 (Cousin Betty Alister) , Globe of Oct 28 (Eulogy of Cara) to James Cooper Castletown, Mrs. Anna Fleming Hillside Douglas, Miss Elase Teare West Longham East Jurby Isle of Man, Giles Metcalf Esq. "Holmersest", Lyndurst Road Hallasey Chesire. " [July-Sept, 1916]. This ledger provides insight into the last several years of the accomplished W. S. Cain's life, his book's publication and his efforts to market and distribute the book, his politics, and the many people who were in his.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1908 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 264 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 264 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1908. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 264, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 264 264.…