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The History of Cornwall Volume 1 is a comprehensive account of the county of Cornwall in southwestern England. Written by Hitchins and Fortescue, the book covers the history of Cornwall from its earliest records and traditions up to the present time of the book's...

The History Of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (1893) is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, written by Henry C. Bradsby. The book provides a detailed look at the early history of the county, including its settlement, exploration, and establishment....

Esoteric Science in Human History by Thomas Lake Harris is a comprehensive exploration of the role of esoteric knowledge throughout human history. The book delves into the origins of esoteric thought and its influence on various civilizations, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and India. It...

""History of the House of Ochiltree of Ayrshire, Scotland: With the Genealogy of the Families of Those Who Came to America"" is a comprehensive book written by Clementine Brown Railey and published in 1916. The book is a detailed account of the Ochiltree family,...

""Mazes and Labyrinths: Their History and Development"" by W.H. Matthews is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of mazes and labyrinths. The book explores the origins of these intricate designs and their evolution throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. Matthews...

American Genealogy: Being A History Of Some Of The Early Settlers Of North America And Their Descendants (1848) is a book written by Jerome Bonaparte Holgate. The book provides a comprehensive history of some of the early settlers of North America and their descendants....

The book ""Natural History Of The Quinnat Salmon: A Report On Investigations In The Sacramento River, 1896-1901"" is a comprehensive study of the Quinnat salmon conducted by Cloudsley Rutter. The book was published in 1903 and is a detailed account of the author's investigations...

Essay On The Modification Of Clouds (1865) is a scientific work written by Luke Howard, a British chemist and meteorologist. The book presents Howard's observations and theories on the formation and modification of clouds, as well as their impact on weather patterns. Howard's classification...

""How Beautiful Upon The Mountain: A History Of Jacob�������s Pillow"" is a book written by Ted Shawn that provides a comprehensive history of the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. The book explores the origins of the festival, which began in the 1930s, and its evolution...

Chesterfield County, Virginia: Its History And Present Condition (1907) is a comprehensive book written by John B. Watkins that provides a detailed account of the history and current state of Chesterfield County, Virginia. The book covers various aspects of the county's history, including its...

Some Account Of The Buildings Designed By Francis Fowke, For The International Exhibition Of 1862 (1861) is a book published by Chapman and Hall that provides a detailed description of the various buildings designed by Francis Fowke for the International Exhibition of 1862. The...

""Treatise On The Art Of Knitting, With A History Of The Knitting Loom"" is a book written by Jonas B. Aiken in 1861. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the art of knitting, covering everything from the basics of casting on and knitting...

""The History of the Tribe of Levi Considered"" is a book written by John Wright Printer and first published in 1847. It is a comprehensive study of the history and genealogy of the biblical tribe of Levi, which was one of the twelve tribes...

The ""History Of Warren, Massachusetts"" is a book written by Olney Irman Darling in 1874. It is a comprehensive account of the town of Warren, Massachusetts, from its early settlement to the mid-19th century. The book covers the town's geography, early settlers, Native American...

""The Story of Penelope Stout: As Verified by the Events of History and Official Records"" is a historical account of the life of Penelope Stout, a woman who survived a brutal attack by Native Americans in the late 17th century. Written by Thomas Hale...

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""The History and Practice of Magic"" by Paul Christian is a comprehensive guide to the history and practice of magic. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of magic, the different types of magic, and the various practices and rituals...

The History of Witchcraft and Demonology by Montague Summers is a comprehensive exploration of the dark and mysterious world of witchcraft and demonology. This book delves into the history of witchcraft and demonology from ancient times to the modern era, examining the beliefs, practices,...

The Shah-Nameh, also known as the Epic of Persian Kings, is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive account of the history and mythology of Persia, from the beginning of time to the Islamic conquest in the 7th century. The...

The Natural History of Religion is a philosophical work written by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. In this book, Hume explores the origins and evolution of religious beliefs and practices. He argues that religion is a natural and universal phenomenon that arises from human...

The History of the Britons is a book written by Nennius, a Welsh monk, in the 9th century. It is a historical account of Britain from the time of its creation to the 9th century, and it is one of the earliest surviving historical...

The book ""History Of The Ordinance Of 1787 And The Old Northwest Territory"" by Harlow Lindley is a comprehensive account of the creation and implementation of the Ordinance of 1787, which established the Northwest Territory of the United States. The book traces the history...

The book ""History Of Summers County: From The Earliest Settlement To The Present Time V1 (1908)"" by James Henry Miller is a comprehensive account of the history of Summers County, located in the state of West Virginia, USA. The book covers the period from...

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The book ""History Of Summers County: From The Earliest Settlement To The Present Time V1"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Summers County in West Virginia, USA. Written by James Henry Miller, the book covers the period from the earliest settlement of the...

The Levering Family: History and Genealogy V2 (1897) is a book written by John Levering that provides a comprehensive account of the Levering family's history and genealogy. The second volume of the series, this book delves deeper into the family's lineage, tracing its roots...

""What A Father Should Tell His Son"" is a parenting guidebook written by Isabelle Thompson Smart and originally published in 1911. The book is a collection of advice and lessons that a father should impart to his son in order to raise him to...

The Dark and Bloody Ground: A History of Kentucky is a book written by Samuel Dick Osborn and originally published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive history of the state of Kentucky, from its early settlement by Native American tribes to its role...

The Early History of Waterbury is a book written by C.C. Parker in 1867. The book is a discourse delivered on February 10, 1867, which provides a detailed account of the early history of Waterbury, a city located in Connecticut, United States. The discourse...

""The Bristol Orphan Houses, Ashley Down"" is a historical account of the New Orphan Houses in Bristol, England, which were established under the direction of George Muller in the 19th century. The book, written by William Elfe Tayler and first published in 1871, details...

""History of the Town of Lee, Massachusetts: A Lecture"" is a book written by Amory Gale in 1854. The book is a detailed account of the history of Lee, Massachusetts, a small town located in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts. Gale provides a...

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Barnes's Elementary History of the United States is a historical book written by James Baldwin and published in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the United States from its early colonial beginnings to the end of the 19th century....

A History Of The Early Settlement Of Highland County, Ohio is a book written by Daniel Scott and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early settlement of Highland County, Ohio, from the time of its discovery to the end...

Centennial of Haywood County and Its County Seat, Waynesville, North Carolina is a historical book written by William Cicero Allen. The book was published in 1908 and focuses on the centennial celebration of Haywood County and its county seat, Waynesville. The book provides a...

The History Of Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania And Centennial Souvenir Book (1906) is a comprehensive account of the town of Beaver Springs, Pennsylvania, written by Ammon Monroe Aurand. The book was published in 1906, on the occasion of the town's centennial celebration. The book provides...

""An Essay On Symbolic Colors: In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, And Modern Times"" is a book written by Frederic Portal in 1845. The book explores the significance of colors in various historical periods and cultures, including ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, and modern times....

""The History of Prince Lee Boo, Son of Abba Thulle, King of the Pelew Islands: Brought to England by Captain Wilson"" is a historical account written by George Keate in 1823. The book tells the story of Prince Lee Boo, the son of a...

The book titled ""The History Of The Mohammedan Dynasties In Spain V1"" is a historical account written by Al-Makkari, Ahmed Ibn Mohammed. The book was first published in 1840 and is a comprehensive record of the Muslim dynasties that ruled Spain from the 8th...

The History of the Pirates is a book written by Thomas Carey in 1834. It provides a detailed account of the lives of several notorious pirate captains, including Misson, Bowen, Kidd, Tew, Halsey, White, Condent, and Bellamy. The book explores their adventures, battles, and...

""Notes And Materials For The History Of University College, London"" is a book written by London University College in 1898. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the institution, from its founding in 1826 to the late 1800s. It includes detailed...

The History of Honiton (1868) is a book written by A. Farquharson that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the town of Honiton in Devon, England. The book covers the history of the town from its earliest recorded settlements to the mid-19th century,...

The History of the Kuykendall Family: Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646 is a book written by George Benson Kuykendall in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the Kuykendall family's history, starting from their settlement in Dutch New York...

Memory of the Somervilles V1: Being a History of the Baronial House of Somerville is a book written by James Somerville and first published in 1815. The book is a detailed account of the history and lineage of the Somerville family, a noble Scottish...

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""The Nestorians of Persia"" is a historical account of the Nestorian Christian community in Persia, written by the American Sunday School Union in 1848. The book provides a detailed overview of the origin and development of the Nestorian people, their beliefs, and their missionary...

The Church History of Ethiopia, written by Michael Geddes in 1696, is a comprehensive account of the history of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church from its early beginnings to the late seventeenth century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part covering...

The Tattler: Or The History Of Patty Steele is a novel written by Lucy Ellen Guernsey and published in 1863. The story revolves around the life of Patty Steele, a young girl who is orphaned at a very young age and is forced to...

""History Of The Welsh Baptists: From The Year Sixty-Three To The Year 1770"" is a book written by Jonathan Davis and published in 1835. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Welsh Baptists from the year 63 AD to the...

""The Kings of Judah and Israel: Or The History of the Jews"" is a historical book written by the Religious Tract Society in 1837. The book provides a detailed account of the kings of Judah and Israel, starting from the reign of Saul and...