History - Essays

Is the Holy Ghost really a Kerryman? The obvious answer to this is: if he is not a Kerryman what is he? Is he just another ghost, a mere figment of the imagination like Hamlet's father, or is he something more sinister: a Corkman...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.Author: Philip SlaughterISBN-10: 1498187641ISBN-13: 9781498187640Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

A Short History Of The Parish Of Yardley is a book written by Lloyd Phelps in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Yardley, a parish located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Phelps explores the origins of Yardley, tracing...

""And They Thought We Wouldn�������t Fight"" is a non-fiction book written by Floyd Phillips Gibbons, first published in 1918. The book is a personal account of Gibbons' experiences as a war correspondent during World War I. Gibbons was one of the first American journalists...

Firewater and Forked Tongues is a book written by M.I. McCreight that explores the history of the United States from the perspective of a Sioux Chief. The book provides a unique perspective on the events that shaped the country, including the American Revolution, the...

""Canton, Its Pioneers and History: A Contribution to the History of Fulton County"" is a book written by Alonzo M. Swan in 1871. The book is a detailed account of the history of Canton, a city located in Fulton County, Illinois. The author provides...

Lynn And Surroundings is a book written by Clarence W. Hobbs that provides a comprehensive look at the town of Lynn and its surrounding areas. The book covers the history of Lynn, including its early settlement and development, as well as its growth and...

The Narrative Of Alvar Nunez Cabeca De Vaca; The Narrative Of The Expedition Of Hernando De Soto By The Gentleman Of Elvas; The Narrative Of The Expedition Of Coronado, By Pedro De Castaneda.Author: Frederick Webb HodgeISBN-10: 1258813807ISBN-13: 9781258813802Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/14/2013Pages: 432Format:...

""Our Philosophical Traditions: A Brief History Of Philosophy In Western Civilization"" by Lamprecht and Sterling Power is a comprehensive overview of the major philosophical movements and thinkers that have shaped Western civilization. The book covers the development of philosophy from ancient Greece to modern...

The History of Napoleon Bonaparte is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential figures in European history. Written by John S. C. Abbott and first published in 1883, the book chronicles Napoleon's life from his early years in Corsica to his rise...

Pilgrims of the Nineteenth Century is a book written by Joseph Ivimey in 1827. It is a continuation of the famous allegorical novel, The Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan. Ivimey's book follows the same basic structure as Bunyan's, with a Christian protagonist embarking on...

Antisemitism: Its History And Causes is a book written by Bernard Lazare in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the origins and evolution of antisemitism, a phenomenon that had been prevalent in Europe for centuries. The author delves into the historical,...

""The National Rifle Association: A Sketch Of Its History And Progress, 1859-1876"" is a historical account of the formation and development of the National Rifle Association in the United States. Written by John Randal MacDonnell and originally published in 1877, the book provides a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""Reminiscences Of A Circuit Rider"" is a memoir written by George T. Ashley, chronicling his life as a Methodist circuit rider in the mid-19th century. Ashley describes his experiences traveling through rural areas of the United States, preaching and ministering to small communities. The...

The History of the Popish Transubstantiation is a book written by John Cosin in 1840. The book is a detailed account of the Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation, which is the belief that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine are transformed into the actual...

The Dahlia: Its History And Cultivation, With Descriptions Of All The Best Show Flowers is a comprehensive guide to the history and cultivation of dahlias, written by Robert Hogg. The book covers the origins of the dahlia, its introduction to Europe, and its subsequent...

The ""History of Prince Edward Island"" is a comprehensive account of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, written by Duncan Campbell. The book offers a detailed examination of the island's history, from its early settlement by Indigenous peoples to the present day. The...

""The Traveling Post Office: History and Incidents of the Railway Mail Service"" by William J. Dennis is a comprehensive account of the development, evolution and operation of the railway mail service in the United States. The book traces the history of the postal system...

The History of Esarhaddon: Son of Sennacherib King of Assyria BC 681 to 668 is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. It is a historical account of the life and reign of Esarhaddon, who was the son of Sennacherib and ruled the...

The History of Salt is a comprehensive book that delves into the origins, properties, and uses of salt. Written by Evan Marlett Boddy, the book provides a detailed account of the geographical distribution and geological formation of salt, as well as its medicinal and...

The History of the Christian Church Volume 1: From the Birth of Christ to the Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive account of the development of Christianity from its origins through the 18th century. Written by William Jones and originally published in 1824, this book...

The History of Christina, Queen of Sweden is a book written by Jacques Lacombe in 1766. It is a biography of Christina, who was the Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654. The book provides a detailed account of her life, including her upbringing,...

""History of the Town of Paris and the Valley of the Sauquoit: Anecdotes and Reminiscence"" is a book written by Henry C. Rogers and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed historical account of the town of Paris and the Sauquoit Valley, located...

The History Of Sir Thomas Thumb is a children's book written by Charlotte Mary Yonge and first published in 1855. The story follows the adventures of Sir Thomas Thumb, a tiny knight who sets out on a quest to rescue a princess from an...

The essays in this volume testify to the far-reaching effects of Emanuel Swedenborg's works in Western culture. From his early days as an ambitious young scientist in the ferment of the eighteenth-century Enlightenment Europe, through his mid-life entrance into an ongoing experience of the...

Originally given as a series of lectures between 1868 and 1871 and attended by Friedrich Nietzsche, on whom they had a formative influence, these Reflections on History present Burckhardt's quintessential view of the processes which have shaped and continue to shape European civilization.Jacob Burckhardt...

From the ancient origins of their craft, historians have used their work to defend the interests of established powerful interests and regimes. In the modern period, and especially in recent decades, however, a necessary corrective has taken place. Monopoly & King Mob provides readers...

A gorgeous illustrated meditation on the homes of iconic Southern women, from Nina Simone to Carson McCullersIn These Long Shadows, writer Monica Nelson excavates the domestic narratives and mythologies contained within the publicly preserved homes of some of the American South's leading cultural figures.In...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1856 Edition.Author: Thomas B. ThayerISBN-10: 1498193218ISBN-13: 9781498193214Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d

Austro-Hungarian Life In Town And Country is a book written by Francis H. E. Palmer in 1903. The book is a detailed account of life in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, covering topics such as culture, society, politics, and economics. The author provides a comprehensive overview...

Flint Chips: A Guide to Pre-Historic Archaeology is a book written by Edward Thomas Stevens in 1870. The book is a comprehensive guide to prehistoric archaeology, specifically focusing on the study of flint tools and their uses. The author provides detailed descriptions of various...

Catalogue Of The Snakes V2 is a comprehensive book written by George Albert Boulenger in 1894. The book is a continuation of the Colubridae Aglyphae section of the British Museum's Natural History collection. It contains a detailed and comprehensive catalogue of all the snakes...

""A History of Psychology: Ancient and Patristic"" is a book written by George Sidney Brett in 1912. As the title suggests, the book is an exploration of the history of psychology, focusing on the ancient and patristic periods. The author delves into the philosophical...

The Child's Scripture History is a comprehensive guide to the Holy Scriptures, written in a question and answer format. The book is authored by Houlston and Wright, and is designed to provide children with a complete and perfect analysis of the Bible. The book...

Author: Henry Kirke WhiteISBN-10: 1428620249ISBN-13: 9781428620247Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2006Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

The Hermits and Recluses of the Middle Ages is a book written by Edward L. Cutts that explores the lives and practices of hermits and recluses during the Middle Ages. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of hermits and recluses...

The book titled ""Archaic History of the Human Race as Recorded in The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky 1934"" is a historical account of the human race as recorded in the Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky. The Secret Doctrine is a book...

Author: James E. ThorogoodISBN-10: 1258668475ISBN-13: 9781258668471Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2013Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

Author: Walter Hart BlumenthalISBN-10: 1258775697ISBN-13: 9781258775698Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2013Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.33d

The book ""History Of St. Agnes Academy, Memphis, Tennessee, 1851-1926"" written by Margaret Hamilton is a detailed account of the establishment and growth of St. Agnes Academy in Memphis, Tennessee. The book traces the history of the school from its founding in 1851 by...

""Utah And The Mormons: The History, Government, Doctrines, Customs, And Prospects Of The Latter Day Saints"" is a book written by Benjamin G. Ferris in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...

The book ""History of Marshfield V2"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Marshfield, a town located in Massachusetts, USA. The book is authored by Lysander Salmon Richards and was originally published in 1905. This is the second volume of the series and...

Prophetic Expositions V2: Or A Connected View Of The Testimony Of The Prophets (1842) is a book written by Josiah Litch. The book is a detailed examination of the prophetic writings of the Bible, with a focus on the connections and relationships between different...

""The History of Manikka Vacagar: The Foe of the Buddhists"" is a historical account written by George Uglow Pope and first published in 1898. The book narrates the story of Manikka Vacagar, a Tamil poet and warrior who lived in the 14th century and...

""History of Northborough, Massachusetts: In Various Publications and Discourses"" is a book written by Joseph Allen and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Northborough, Massachusetts, from its early settlement to the time of publication. The author has...

The History of Brown County, Wisconsin Volume 2: Past and Present is a historical book written by Deborah Beaumont Martin in 1913. This book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Brown County, Wisconsin from its earliest days to the present time. The...

A History of the Sabbatarians or Seventh Day Baptists in America is a book written by Henry Clarke and published in 1811. The book provides a comprehensive account of the rise and progress of the Sabbatarian or Seventh Day Baptist movement in America up...

""Notes On Early Life In New Zealand"" is a memoir written by George Clarke and published in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of Clarke's experiences during his early life in New Zealand, from his arrival as a young boy in the mid-19th...

A Fragment of Basuto History, 1854 to 1871 is a historical book written by George McCall Theal in 1886. The book is about the Basuto people, who are a Bantu ethnic group in southern Africa. The author explores the history of the Basuto people...