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Description:History of the city of Omaha, Nebraska (1894)PREFACE. Tacitus, appreciating the great value of liistory to mankind, wrote, nearly twenty centuries ago, that its chief object was " to rescue virtuous actions from oblivion to which the want of records would consign them." Even in this practical, specula- tive age, there seems to be a tendency all over our countr}' to preserve the record of the past. This growing regard for American historj^ is an evidence of increas- ing national intelligence, pride and dignitj'. Fortunately for the citizens of Omaha, with all their love of home, pride of material prosperity, and ambition for a still greater future, that is so intimately blended therewith. Judge James W. Savage, long a resident, prominent in life and deeply mourned in death, had for years preserved many facts and incidents of " historical association with the cit3% intending to publish them when opportunity offered. Professional and business responsibilities caused this important work to be de- ferred from time to time, until, in December, 1888, the opportunity to secure an -early consummation of his plans was presented. Judge Savage at this time asso- ;^-ciated with him, in the work of detailed preparation, John T. Bell, Esq., and tJiey jointly arranged with the publishers, and issued to the public the following: " To THE Citizens of Omaha: Having been requested to prepare the proposed work, we have pledged to the publishers, and do now pledge to our fellow-citizens our best endeavors to render it a comprehensive, discriminating, truthful and readable history. Yours truly.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History of the City of Omaha, Nebraska. To get started finding History of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: History of the city of Omaha, Nebraska (1894)PREFACE. Tacitus, appreciating the great value of liistory to mankind, wrote, nearly twenty centuries ago, that its chief object was " to rescue virtuous actions from oblivion to which the want of records would consign them." Even in this practical, specula- tive age, there seems to be a tendency all over our countr}' to preserve the record of the past. This growing regard for American historj^ is an evidence of increas- ing national intelligence, pride and dignitj'. Fortunately for the citizens of Omaha, with all their love of home, pride of material prosperity, and ambition for a still greater future, that is so intimately blended therewith. Judge James W. Savage, long a resident, prominent in life and deeply mourned in death, had for years preserved many facts and incidents of " historical association with the cit3% intending to publish them when opportunity offered. Professional and business responsibilities caused this important work to be de- ferred from time to time, until, in December, 1888, the opportunity to secure an -early consummation of his plans was presented. Judge Savage at this time asso- ;^-ciated with him, in the work of detailed preparation, John T. Bell, Esq., and tJiey jointly arranged with the publishers, and issued to the public the following: " To THE Citizens of Omaha: Having been requested to prepare the proposed work, we have pledged to the publishers, and do now pledge to our fellow-citizens our best endeavors to render it a comprehensive, discriminating, truthful and readable history. Yours truly.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History of the City of Omaha, Nebraska. To get started finding History of the City of Omaha, Nebraska, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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