Word: martha
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...March number of the Magazine of American History contains several articles of a broader interest than usual. The editor, Mrs. Martha J. Lamb, contributes the second paper of her series on the significance and present condition of "Historic Homes and Landmarks." The numerous points of interest about Bowling Green in New York City are well described and their connection with the history of the city is told in a charming manner. The article is illustrated with many pictures, some of the places as they are now and others copied from old prints, as they have been in the past. "America...
...American History, the editor presents the annual Washington number which for several years has been a prominent feature of this periodical. The greater part of the number is taken up with articles on General Washington and events connected with his life. The leading article by the editor, Mrs. Martha J. Lamb, is entitled "Washington as President." The seat of government was then in New York. It is an account of Washington's presidential life in New York city. The social and official sides of his life are minutely portrayed. The article is extremely entertaining and the interest is increased...
BOSTON THEATRE.- "Martha...
...first article, "Historic Homes and Landmarks," is an interesting paper by Mrs. Martha J. Lamb on the "West End" of New York in former days. The paper relates chiefly to Washington Heights, and is supplemented by several fine photographs...
...December number of the Magazine of American History is essentially a Christmas edition. Two beautiful engravings of Rembrandt Peale's portraits of George and Martha Washington are the frontis-pieces. They have been contributed by Miss Stokes and have never been published before. "The Inauguration of Washington in 1789" is a paper well-worth reading, especially interesting in connection with the coming celebration of New York city...