Publisher's Synopsis
The Portsmouth Jubilee is a historical book that details the reception of the Sons of Portsmouth who were living abroad on July 4, 1853. The book is written by the Portsmouth Jubilee committee and was published in the same year as the event. The book provides a complete account of the celebrations that took place in honor of the returning sons of Portsmouth. The event was organized to celebrate the 75th anniversary of American Independence and to welcome back the sons of Portsmouth who had achieved success in their respective fields. The book includes speeches made by the committee members, descriptions of the parade, and the various events that took place during the Jubilee. The book also includes a list of the returning sons of Portsmouth and their professions, which range from doctors to lawyers to politicians. The Portsmouth Jubilee is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Portsmouth and the United States during the mid-19th century.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.
