History - Essays

Gray Genealogy is a historical book that explores the genealogy of the Gray family, specifically the descendants of John Gray of Beverly, Massachusetts. Written by Raymond, M.D. and published in 1887, this book serves as a comprehensive record of the Gray family's history, including...

Buonarroti's History of Babeuf's Conspiracy for Equality is a historical account of the French Revolution and the attempt by Gracchus Babeuf to establish a communist society in France in the late 18th century. Written by Phillippo Buonarroti, a prominent figure in the Italian revolutionary...

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...

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...

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...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Thousands of books have been written about Atlantis, Hyperborea and Thule, but rarely has a text been found that tries to solve, through rationality and logic, the great mystery of these ancient lands that have apparently disappeared. In the first section, all the classical...

In the past few decades Tamil has become an important component of the South Asian diaspora. As one of the few classical languages of the world that is still a living one, Tamil continues to remain a vehicle of secularism while celebrating diverse religious...

This searing collection reveals how the plunder of Iraq's heritage during the 2003 invasion was not collateral damage but part of a long history of imperial erasure. In War Essays, Zainab Bahrani delivers a powerful reckoning of the destruction of Iraq's cultural heritage in...

This searing collection reveals how the plunder of Iraq's heritage during the 2003 invasion was not collateral damage but part of a long history of imperial erasure. In War Essays, Zainab Bahrani delivers a powerful reckoning of the destruction of Iraq's cultural heritage in...

This book presents fifteen essays that address a variety of subjects large and small pertaining to WWII. Short and to the point, each essay covers the subject in two minutes, making them a refreshingly quick read as history lessons go. While the gist of...

Andy Grant is forced to drop out of boarding school and abandon his plans for college because his father is facing difficult economic times at home, particularly because the local squire is threatening to foreclose on the family's farm. This is the story of...

""A Puzzle For A Curious Girl"" is a novel written by Elizabeth Kilner and published in 1818. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Fanny, who is known for her curious and inquisitive nature. When Fanny's father brings home a mysterious...

Seaweeds From The Shores Of Nantucket is a book written by Lucy Coffin Starbuck and published in 1853. The book is a detailed account of the various types of seaweeds found on the shores of Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts. The...

""The Origin and History of the Doctrine of Endless Punishment"" is a comprehensive study by Thomas B. Thayer that explores the origins and development of the Christian belief in eternal punishment. Thayer delves into the history of the concept of hell, tracing its roots...

Author: Olof LarsellISBN-10: 1258820161ISBN-13: 9781258820169Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/21/2013Pages: 720Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.09lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.44d

Additional Editor Is R. L. Pigford. Contributing Authors Include M. J. Lighthill, E. R. Van Driest, C. B. Cohen And Many Others.Author: James Patrick HartnettISBN-10: 125830323XISBN-13: 9781258303235Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2012Pages: 412Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.84d

Forward By William O'Connell. In Three Volumes. Volume 1, 1604-1825; Volume 2, 1825-1866; Volume 3, 1866-1943.Author: Robert H. Lord, John E. Sexton, Edward T. HarringtonISBN-10: 1258150018ISBN-13: 9781258150013Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 790Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.29lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.57d

""The Approaching End Of The Age"" is a book written by H. Grattan Guinness that explores the idea of the end of the world from a historical, prophetic, and scientific perspective. Guinness examines the signs of the end times as predicted in the Bible...

A Handbook Of The Cornish Language: Chiefly In Its Latest Stages, With Some Account Of Its History And Literature (1904) is a comprehensive guide to the Cornish language written by Henry Jenner. The book provides an introduction to the language, including its history and...

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...

The book ""History Of The City Of Santa Barbara, California: From Its Discovery To Our Own Days (1892)"" by Juan Caballeria Y Collell is a comprehensive account of the history of the city of Santa Barbara, California. The book covers the period from the...

Life And Scenes In Congo is a book written by Herbert Probert and published in 1889. The book is a detailed account of Probert's experiences and observations during his time in the Congo region of Africa. Probert was a British explorer and missionary who...

The Hudson's Bay Territories and Vancouver's Island is a historical book written by R.M. Martin in 1849. The book provides a detailed account of the exploration and settlement of the Hudson's Bay Territories and Vancouver's Island in Canada. It describes the geography, climate, flora,...

Strathbrock: Or The History And Antiquities Of The Parish Of Uphall (1898) is a book written by James Primrose that delves into the history and antiquities of the Scottish parish of Uphall. The book provides a detailed account of the parish's past, including its...

Stories of Early American History is a book written by Wilbur Fisk Gordy and published in 1913. The book is a collection of stories that narrate the events and people who played significant roles in shaping the early history of America. The stories are...

""A First Book in American History"" is a comprehensive introduction to the history of the United States, written by Edward Eggleston and originally published in 1899. The book provides a broad overview of American history, from the earliest Native American civilizations to the end...

The Making Of Our Country: A History Of The United States For Schools (1920) is a comprehensive historical account of the United States of America. Written by Burnham and Smith, this book is intended for use in schools and covers the major events that...

Forty Years Of Hustling is a memoir written by Edward E. Palmer, detailing his experiences and adventures as a hustler for over four decades. The book is a candid account of Palmer's life, from his early years as a young man in the 1950s,...

The European Background of American History is a historical book written by E. P. Cheyney. The book explores the history of Europe and its impact on the development of the United States of America. The author delves into the political, economic, social, and cultural...

The Official History of the Improved Order of Red Men is a comprehensive account of the organization's development and evolution, compiled with the authority of the Great Council of the United States by Charles H. Litchman, a Past Great Incohonee. The Improved Order of...

""History of English Thought in the Eighteenth Century"" is a two-volume work by Leslie Stephen that explores the intellectual landscape of England during the 1700s. The first volume covers the period from the beginning of the century until the mid-1700s, examining the major philosophical,...

The book titled ""History Of Sonoma County: Including Its Geology, Topography, Mountains, Valleys And Streams V1 (1879)"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Sonoma County, California. Written by J.P. Munro-Fraser, the book provides a detailed description of the geography, topography, mountains, valleys,...

""The County of Angus, 1678"" is a historical book written by Robert Edward in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the county of Angus in Scotland during the year 1678. It covers various aspects of the county, including its geography, history, culture,...

A Standard History Of The Hanging Rock Iron Region Of Ohio V2 (1916) is a comprehensive historical account of the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio. Written by Eugene B. Willard, the book is the second volume of a two-part series that covers the...

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...

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...

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...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition. With Genealogies Of The Shipbuilders, And Accounts Of The Industries Upon Its Tributaries, 1640-1872.Author: Lloyd Vernon BriggsISBN-10: 1169977901ISBN-13: 9781169977907Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 540Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.57lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.09d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.Author: Khei, George Winslow PlummerISBN-10: 1497932440ISBN-13: 9781497932449Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

Nelson's Handbook To The Isle Of Wight: Its History, Topography, And Antiquities (1864) by William Henry Davenport Adams is a comprehensive guidebook to the Isle of Wight, an island off the coast of southern England. The book provides a detailed overview of the island's...

The book presents contemporary readings of Caribbean religion, education, language, music, race, sexual behavior in a time of the AIDS pandemic, and the economy. It grew out of a conference held in 2006 in honour of the scholarship of internationally acclaimed Alston Barrington Chevannes,...

Europe in the Middle Ages, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using...

This long presentation is motivated by a concern for synthetic truth. I give it to you without any hope of an intelligent and exhaustive response. Apart from Simone Weil, Bernard Lazare, Bergson and a few other fellow Jews, I have never met an intellectually...

Attached to their community, Jews cannot be assimilated. The genius of the Jewish people is to have presented the Jewish problem in its religious aspect alone. According to the Jew, there are French people of the Jewish faith, just as there are French people...

Ever wonder what the alchemists were talking about? Alchemical Matters: Essays on the Precursor to Modern Chemistry provides in-depth background information, useful hints, and tips. The collection of essays delves into the possible chemistry of the alchemist's recipes for the transmutation of metals and...