"Disunion and Restoration in Tennessee" by John Randolph Neal explores the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and its aftermath in Tennessee. Neal delves into the political, social, and economic upheavals that characterized the state during this era. He examines the deep divisions that led to disunion, highlighting the conflicting loyalties among Tennesseans. The narrative provides a detailed account of the struggles faced by citizens as they navigated the challenges of war, occup...

"The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia" by John Randolph Spears offers a vivid exploration of the rugged landscapes and the unique lives of those who ventured to the southernmost regions of South America. Spears delves into the gold rush era, capturing the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by prospectors in the harsh environments of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia. His narrative is rich with personal anecdotes and observations, painting...

It was through this empowering of naval officers to enforce the acts of trade and navigation that the first sea-fight of the Revolution occurred. A vessel of war—presumably a ship—had been stationed in the waters of Rhode Island, with a schooner of 102 tons burden, called the Gaspé, armed with six three-pounders, to serve as a tender. The Gaspé was under the command of Lieut. William Duddingstone. Duddingstone was particularly offensive in his treatment of the coasting vessels, every one o...

Has the United States ever invaded Great Britain?In 1899, naval historian John Randolph Spears (1850–1936) published the 2-volume book "The history of our navy." Included in Volume 1 was a an intriguing chapter entitled "John Paul Jones and the Ranger," which tells the little-known story of America's invasion of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. It is this 15-page chapter that has been included here for the convenience of the interested reader.

In "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia," John Randolph Spears provides a vivid exploration of the socio-economic landscape during the Gold Rush era in South America. The narrative interweaves firsthand accounts, rich descriptions of the rugged terrain, and detailed observations of both the indigenous cultures and the influx of fortune seekers. Spears employs a blend of literary realism and travel writing, capturing the essence of life amidst t...

In the year 2021, twelve men and women in high government posts suddenly disappear. When it is realized that the spouses are also missing, the FBI launches a multi-pronged investigation along with a complete media blackout.Kidnapping by a foreign terrorist group is suspected, but after discovering that there were no witnesses, signs of struggle, or evidence of foul play, intelligence services consider the possibility that the group left of their own accord and now represent a threa...

When John Randolph Price read Candide–written by Voltaire in 1759 and considered a remarkable satiric novel even to this day—he was inspired to write a similar parody for our time. He would take the basic elements of Candide and weave them into a book of comic criticism of today's contemporary life.Price's tale carries symbolic heros through bizarre experiences and disastrous adventures to satirize religious and political extremism, criminal absurdities, strange beliefs, and curiou...

Long before October 7, 2023, Palestinians haunted the West and its political categories. In this work of political theory, John Randolph LeBlanc reads works by Raja Shehadeh, Sari Nusseibeh, and Mahmoud Darwish to track the manifold ways existing political language and norms (e.g., rule of law, human rights, international law, the nation-state) failed to capture and address the experience of a people living permanently under conditions of occupation/domination. The Spectral Palestinian...

In "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia," John Randolph Spears explores the often-misunderstood socio-economic landscape of this remote region during the mid-19th century. Through vivid descriptions and keen observations, Spears employs a narrative style that blends travelogue and ethnography, bringing to life the harsh realities and vibrant cultures of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia. His work serves as a critical historical document, capturing...

Excerpt: "The vote of Tennessee in the presidential election of 1860 shows conclusively that at that time a majority of her citizens did not hold disunion sentiments. Her electoral vote was cast for John Bell and Edward Everett, who represented, as their platform expressed it, "no political principle other than the Constitution of the country, the Union of the States, and the enforcement of the laws."" This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

The modern turn in political philosophy established the ontological primacy of the ego, reducing the community to a mere assemblage of individuals, and led to the repudiation of natural duties in favor of inherent individual rights. The modern project culminated in the work of Friedrich Nietzsche, whose emphasis on radical individuation left human beings both liberated and exiled. Individuals were free to create (and to recreate) themselves anew, but they were simultaneously uprooted from ...

From an ancient formula—the secret of the ages—we find the precepts to create an Ideal Life, where all you have ever wanted is brought into material form and physical experienceIn this exciting book, John Randolph Price brings us the ancient science of Dynamic Alchemy to rapidly accelerate the realization of peace and plenty, and dissolve the false belief that conflict and scarcity could possibly exist in a universe of love and infinite givingness. Rather than chan...