Manual of Patriotism: For Use in the Public Schools of the State of New York. E-book. Formato PDF Charles Rufus Skinner   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

Patriotism is more than a sentiment; it is a conviction based upon a comprehension of the duties of a citizen and a determination loyally to perform such duties. Patriotism is love of country, born of familiarity with its history, reverence for its institutions and faith in its possibilities, and is evidenced by obedience to its laws and respect for its ?ag.

Governors of New York From 1777 to 1920. E-book. Formato PDF Charles R. Skinner   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

Born, Westchester county, June 21, 1774 Died, Staten Island, June 11, 1825 1795 Graduated from Columbia College Lawyer Member of Constitutional Convention Member of Assembly March to July — Representative in Congress (resigned) 1804 — 07 Associate Justice Supreme Court 1807 — 15 Governor four terms Advocated Erie canal Law passed abolishing slavery in New York after July 1, 1827 Prorogued Legislature Resigned office of Governor to become Vice President 1817 — 21 vice-president 1821 Offered Secretary of State by President Madison (declined) Opponents: 1807 Morgan Lewis (fed.) 1810 Jonas Platt (fed.) 1813 Stephen Van Rensselaer (fed.) 1816 Rufus King (fed.)

The Bright Side: Little Excursions Into the Field of Optimism. E-book. Formato PDF Charles Rufus Skinner   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

The sun may have its troubles, But it keeps the bright Side out; The lark may have misgivings, But She hides away her doubt; Poets praise the sun for shining And the lark for never pining Man has joys from bird and planet, keep the bright Side out.