In 1806 President Thomas Jefferson sent cartographer Thomas Freeman and botanist Peter Custis to explore the southen Louisiana Purchase westward to the Rocky Moutnains. Stopped by a Spanish army in what is today extreme southern Oklahoma; they did not complete their mission. President Jefferson minimized their failure by focusing instead on the success of their northern counterparts Lewis and Clark. Hence the fame of Lewis and Clark and the virtual anonymity of Freeman and Custis-until now; thanks to editor Dan L. Flores.Dan Flores presents the primary documents created by Freeman and Custis during their ill-fated attempt to explore the Louisiana territory and areas west of the Mississippi in 1806.
#322408 in Books Mark Russ Federman 2013-03-05 2013-03-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 2.10 x 7.80l; 1.05 #File Name: 0805242945224 pagesRuss Daughters Reflections and Recipes from the House That Herring Built
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. close to homeBy Sindy P.Although; i myself; did not live on the L E S ( as the t shirts down there read!) . My grandparents did. My dad and his siblings were raised in many of those tenements. My dad used to tell me he slept in the tub; which was covered by aboard during the day and used as a counter; as it was in the kitchen! In the 1950's he and my uncle bought one of the Katz's delies from the katz's! My aunts worked the registers and the tables.My own son was born in florida; but ended up living across the street from katz' on Ludlow in a brand new building perhaps during the same time as that young couple from Boston; who reviewed Russ and Daughters!It was so mind bending to walk around his neighborhood and revisit sights and smells of my grandparents!This book gave me back memories; i had long forgotten and never had!11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. "DELIGHTFUL; CHARMING; INSPIRING; AND ENTERTAINING!"By Author/Reviewer Geri AhearnAfter living in New York forty-five years; born in Brooklyn; and spending most of my life there; there are special memories one can never forget. As a child growing-up with my cousins and my relatives all living in different sections of Brooklyn; everyone knew the famous name of 'Russ Daughters.' When I think of one of New York's finest stores; this name has its amazing history. This incredible book tells the triumphant story of an immigrant beginning a family business that became the talk of the century; and a respected; famous name that anyone from New York could relate to. The heartwarming story delivers a colorful portrait of where it all began to good times; and bad times as well. The generations of family; the devotion; and the fight to keep it going through times of struggle and the Great Depression is an unforgettable story of remarkable family tradition. My Dad; and my aunts and uncles always raved about the service it provided to the community; even during changing times within the neighborhoods. You didn't have to be Jewish to appreciate this appetizer store; known to many as a farmer's market for smoked and pickled fish. The journey for the family tradition was as exciting and delightful as much as all the regular customers enjoyed visiting this store; and Sundays it became a conversational social event for many. One hard-working family began the business; and through all the years of tough times; it kept going as it continued to grow more-and-more admiration. The older folks today; who grew up in Brooklyn; remember very well how enchanting and inspiring this tradition became to millions of people over the years. The reminiscences of family history is motivating as it brings a smile to many who understand its symbolic background. In addition; there are delicious recipes that are as enjoyable as the intriguing story. When I think of salmon; chopped liver; cream cheese and pickled fish;'Russ Daughters' leave behind refreshing memories of tradition. Martha Stewart portrays the true "Russ Daughters." They are remembered as a legacy. One of my favorites from this book is the mouth-watering Potato Latkes. Enjoyable read; entertaining from beginning to end; with stunning photos of recipes; and family. Highly recommended!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love the personal stories and NYC history--great storytellingBy Lynn L.First of all; if you're an "old school" reader who loves the feel of books; you're going to adore the hardcover version of this one. The image here doesn't do it justice. It's a beautiful addition to anyone's library -- a delightfully rich paper with beautiful images. Sounds odd; but it's wonderful to hold while reading. I'm glad Random House put money into this one.Anyway; the writing itself surprised me. It's written more professionally and more lyrically--without going into purple prose--than many other books I've recently read. So; while it's easy to read; it's also an incredibly satisfying read. I don't know if the author wrote this himself or had a ghost writer; but either way; the tone; style and language are perfect for this kind of book.Now the best part of the book; naturally; are the stories about the family behind Russ Daughters; New York City at the turn of the century and its progression through the decades; and what it takes to start and run one of the most successful long-established mom-and-pop businesses in one of the biggest cities in the world through the Depression and other hard times. I will admit that my own Jewish family lived in NYC at the same time as the Russ family. And I; myself; lived near Russ Daughters for many years. So; this book holds special meaning for me. But; I do believe that folks who find the history of immigrants coming to the U.S. in the early 1900s and those interested in the history of NYC will find the many personal stories in this book just as charming and fascinating as I do. The recipes scattered throughout are a delightful bonus.
