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OUR COUNTRY HISTORIC AND PICTURESQUE. A Complete Story Of Its Development and Progress From the First Discovery by the Northmen to the Present Time. Embellished by Many Hundred Fine Engravings, Illustrative of War and Historic Incidents, and the Grandeur of American Scenery. Also Lifelike Portraits of Men Who Built the Nation, Reproduced from Oil Paintings Now Owned by the Government At Washington. By Tryon Edwards, D.D. Published in 1905 by The Perrien-Keydel Company. 11” x 8” cloth hardcover with decoration. 491 pages.
Condition: GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION. Nice exterior as shown in photos. Good binding. Text is clean and complete. No torn, loose or missing pages.About This Book:
Our Country: Historic and Picturesque is a beautifully produced early‑20th‑century celebration of American history, landscape, and national identity. Compiled by Tryon Edwards and published by the Perrien‑Keydel Company, the volume blends narrative history with an extensive program of illustrations, creating a work that is both informative and visually striking.
The narrative offers a sweeping survey of the United States from its colonial beginnings through the nation’s growth into a continental power. Edwards highlights pivotal events, influential figures, and defining moments in American development, presenting them in a warm, accessible style typical of turn‑of‑the‑century patriotic literature.
The book’s historical sections move fluidly between political milestones, regional stories, and cultural achievements, giving readers a panoramic sense of how the country’s identity was shaped over time. Equally important—and a major selling point for collectors—is the book’s rich visual content.
Our Country is filled with handsome engravings, scenic plates, architectural views, portraits, and landscape illustrations, many printed with exceptional clarity and decorative framing. These images depict historic sites, natural wonders, early settlements, battlefields, monuments, and picturesque American towns, offering a visual tour of the nation as it appeared at the dawn of the 20th century. The illustrations are not merely decorative; they form a parallel narrative that enhances the text and gives the volume its distinctive charm.
As a whole, Our Country: Historic and Picturesque stands as a fine example of patriotic publishing from the era—part historical compendium, part artistic tribute. For collectors, it offers both substantive historical content and a wealth of beautifully rendered imagery, making it an appealing addition to any library of Americana or illustrated history.
Contents Are:
PERIOD I – EARLY DISCOVERIES AND EXPLORATIONS
Chapter One ~ The Northmen or VikingsChapter Two ~ Columbus and Other DiscoverersChapter Three ~ The Progress of Colonization
PERIOD II – THE EARLY COLONIES AND ORIGINAL STATES
Chapter One ~ Virginia * Massachusetts * Connecticut * Rhode Island * New Hampshire * Maine * Vermont * New York * New Jersey * Pennsylvania * Delaware * Maryland * North Carolina * South Carolina * Georgia
PERIOD III – LIFE IN THE COLONIES
Chapter One ~ The New England Colonies * Virginia * The Other ColoniesChapter Two ~ French and Indian Wars
PERIOD IV – THE REVOLUTION
Chapter One ~ Causes of the RevolutionChapter Two ~ The War of the Revolution
PERIOD V – THE CONSTITUTIONAL PERIOD
Chapter One ~ The New States Chapter Two ~ The Territories Chapter Three ~ Administrations Before the Civil War: Washington, 1789-1797 * Adams, 1797-1801 * Jefferson, 1901-1809 * Madison, 1809-1817 * Monroe, 1817-1825 * John Quincy Adams, 1825-1829 * Jackson, 1829-1837 * Van Buren, 1837-1841 * Harrison and Tyler, 1841-1845 * Polk, 1845-1849 * Taylor and Fillmore, 1849-1853 * Pierce, 1853 to 1857 * Buchanan, 1857-1861 Chapter Four ~ The Civil War and Emancipation: The Causes of the War * Lincoln’s Administration * Campaigns of 1861 * Campaigns of 1862 * Campaigns of 1863 * Campaigns of 1864 * The Final Campaign, 1865 * Review of Campaigns Chapter Five ~ Administrations after the Civil War – Reconstruction and Peace: Johnson, 1865-1869 * Grant, 1869-1877 * Hayes, 1877-1881 * Garfield and Arthur. 1881-1885 * Cleveland, 1885-1889 * Harrison, 1889-1893 * Cleveland, 1893-1897 * McKinley, 1897-1901 * Roosevelt, 1901-1905 Chapter Six ~ The Spanish-American War and Other Military Expeditions: Territory * Government * Literature * Inventions, Discoveries, Improvements Chapter Seven ~ National and Other Parks
GREAT HISTORICAL PAPERS Franklin’s Plan of UnionThe Declaration of IndependenceThe Confederation of 1778Constitution of the United StatesAmendments to the ConstitutionThe Farewell Address of George WashingtonEmancipation Proclamation
INHABITANTS BEFORE OUR HISTORICAL PERIOD
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