Grand Civic And Military Demonstration In Honor Of The Removal Of The Remains Of James Monroe, Fifth President Of The United States, From New York To

By Udolpho Wolfe, Hudson G. Wolfe, Hudson G Wolfe

Book Overview

""Grand Civic and Military Demonstration in Honor of the Removal of the Remains of James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States, from New York to Virginia"" is a historical account written by Udolpho Wolfe in 1858. The book details the grand funeral procession that took place in New York City on July 6, 1858, to honor the late James Monroe. Monroe was the fifth President of the United States and had passed away on July 4, 1831. The book describes the elaborate preparations that were made for the procession, including the construction of a special hearse to transport Monroe's remains. It also provides a detailed account of the procession itself, which included a large number of military and civic organizations, as well as numerous dignitaries and politicians. The book is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of James Monroe, as well as the customs and traditions surrounding funerals and public mourning in the mid-19th century. It is also an interesting glimpse into the history of New York City and the United States during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436862167
• ISBN13: 9781436862165
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"