History - Essays

""Conowingo: The History Of A Great Development On The Susquehanna"" by Roy George Rincliffe is a comprehensive account of the Conowingo Dam, a hydroelectric power plant located on the Susquehanna River in Maryland, USA. The book traces the history of the dam from its...

The book ""History of Masonry in Nevada"" by C. W. Torrence is a comprehensive account of the Masonic fraternity in the state of Nevada. It traces the origins and development of Freemasonry in Nevada from its earliest beginnings to the present day. The book...

A Half Century Of Minneapolis is a historical book written by Horace Bushnell Hudson in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of Minneapolis from its early days as a small settlement to a bustling city. It covers a period of...

Cuvier's Animal Kingdom is a comprehensive book on the classification and organization of animals, written by the renowned French naturalist George Cuvier. Originally published in 1840, the book is a detailed and exhaustive study of the animal kingdom, with a focus on the anatomical...

The History of Grand-Pr����� The Home of Longfellow's Evangeline (1907) is a book written by John Frederic Herbin. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Grand-Pr�����, a village located in Nova Scotia, Canada. The author delves into the village's origins, its...

""History of St. George's Parish: Flushing, Long Island"" is a book written by J. Carpenter Smith and published in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the history and development of St. George's Parish, a church located in Flushing, Long Island. The author...

The History Of A Lump Of Chalk: Its Family Circle And Their Uses is a book written by Alexander Watt in 1883. The book is a detailed account of the origins, composition, and uses of a single lump of chalk. Watt explores the geological...

The Confessional is a novel written by Luigi Desanctis and originally published in 1889. The book is set in Italy and tells the story of a young woman named Maria who is forced to enter a convent against her will. Maria is a devout...

The Value of Vaccination: A Nonpartisan Review of Its History and Results (1885) is a book written by George William Winterburn. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and results of vaccination, without any political bias. It delves into the science behind...

City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium: Its History and Provisions is a historical account of the tuberculosis sanitarium established by the city of Chicago in the early 1900s. Written by Theodore Bernard Sachs, a physician and public health advocate, the book provides a comprehensive...

A History Of The Irish Settlers In North America: From The Earliest Period To The Census Of 1850 is a comprehensive account of the Irish migration to North America. Written by Thomas D�������Arcy McGee, an Irish-Canadian politician and journalist, the book chronicles the experiences...

A History of Freedom of Thought is a comprehensive book by John Bagnell Bury that explores the evolution of intellectual freedom throughout history. The book discusses the concept of freedom of thought and how it has been shaped by various historical events, including the...

""City Of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium: Its History And Provisions"" is a book written by Theodore Bernard Sachs in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium, which was established in 1911 to combat the spread of tuberculosis in...

Citta Morta, also known as The Dead City, is a tragic play written by Gabriele D'Annunzio in 1902. The play is set in the ancient city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The story follows the...

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

""A Complete History of New York and Brooklyn Bridge: From Its Conception in 1866 to Its Completion in 1883"" is a book written by S.W. Green and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the iconic bridge, from...

The History of Alpha Chi Omega, written by Mabel Harriet Siller and published in 1911, is a comprehensive account of the founding and early years of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. The book begins with a brief history of the sorority's founding at DePauw...

The book ""History Of Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church: Centre Brunswick, Rensselaer County, New York, And The Vicinity"" is a historical account of the Gilead Evangelical Lutheran Church in Centre Brunswick, Rensselaer County, New York, and the surrounding area. Written by J. N. Barnett 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...

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...

The Centennial Celebration of the Incorporation of Waldoboro, Maine, July 4, 1878 is a historical book written by George Bliss. Published in 1873, the book recounts the events leading up to the incorporation of Waldoboro, Maine, and the town's subsequent development over the course...

Author: Christian Martin BombergerISBN-10: 1258474905ISBN-13: 9781258474904Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.21d

Take a tour through the Mediterranean's largest island in this first and only history of Sicily for general readers--perfect for armchair travelers, history buffs, and anyone planning their next Italian vacation Each chapter in this comprehensive, single-volume history offers a riveting stand-alone excursion PLUS:...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.Author: Beha Ed-DinISBN-10: 1498086462ISBN-13: 9781498086462Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.91d

This is a new release of the original 1959 edition.Author: Fosco Maraini, Eric MosbacherISBN-10: 1494117355ISBN-13: 9781494117351Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 532Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.07d

This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.Author: Zoe A. TilghmanISBN-10: 1494023849ISBN-13: 9781494023843Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.33d

A History of Europe: From the Invasions to the Sixteenth Century is a comprehensive and detailed account of the political, social, and economic developments of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the early modern era. Written by Belgian historian Henri Pirenne,...

Cowboy is a novel written by Ross Santee, which follows the story of a young cowboy named Bill. The book is set in the American West during the early 1900s and provides a detailed and immersive look into the life of a cowboy.The story...

Contributing Authors Include Margaret Albright, Alan Birch, Gustav Ranis, And Arthur Cole.Author: Henry RosovskyISBN-10: 1258691434ISBN-13: 9781258691431Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2013Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.14d

""A History of Birmingham-Southern College, 1856-1931"" by Wilbur Dow Perry is a comprehensive account of the early years of Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts college located in Birmingham, Alabama. The book covers the period from the founding of the college in 1856 as...

Author: H. M. J. KleinISBN-10: 1258208687ISBN-13: 9781258208684Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.27w x 0.17d

The book ""History Of The Atwood Family, In England And The United States: To Which Is Appended A Short Account Of The Tenney Family"" was written by Charles Atwood and was published in 1888. The book is a detailed genealogical account of the Atwood...

""Jerusalem The Holy: A Brief History Of Ancient Jerusalem"" is a book written by Edwin Sherman Wallace in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the ancient city of Jerusalem, which is considered one of the most significant religious sites...

A Syllabus of North Carolina History, 1584-1876 is a book written by William Kenneth Boyd and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of North Carolina, covering the period from the arrival of the first European explorers in the...

The History Of Evesham: Its Benedictine Monastery, Conventual Church, Existing Edifices, Municipal Institutions is a book written by George May and published in 1834. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Evesham, a town in Worcestershire, England. It covers the town's...

Annals Of The Town Of Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire: From Its First Settlement To The Year 1841 is a historical book written by Charles James Smith and published in 1841. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Hillsborough, a town...

""Reminiscences Of A Nonagenarian"" is a memoir written by Sarah Anna Emery in 1879. The book is a detailed account of her life experiences, spanning almost a century. Emery was born in 1788 and witnessed many significant events in American history, including the Revolutionary...

""Eclipse and O'Kelly"" is a comprehensive historical account of the life and legacy of the famous English thoroughbred Eclipse. The book covers Eclipse's birth in 1764 and his rise to fame as a champion racehorse, as well as his retirement and eventual death in...

The Horsemen of Tarentum is a book written by Arthur J. Evans in 1889. It is a comprehensive study of the numismatic history of Great Greece, which includes an essay on the artists, engravers, and magistrates signatures. The book focuses on the horsemen coins...

The Pioneer History of Illinois is a book written by John Reynolds and first published in 1887. It provides a comprehensive history of the state of Illinois from its early days as a French colony through to the mid-19th century. The book covers a...

""A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy"" by Isaac Husik is a comprehensive study of the philosophical ideas and developments within the Jewish community during the medieval period, from the 9th to the 15th century. The book explores the various schools of thought, including rationalism,...

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 History of Israel and Judah V7: From the Decline of the Two Kingdoms to the Assyrian and Babylonian Captivity is a book written by Alfred Edersheim in 1887. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Israel and Judah, covering the period...

The History of the German Society of Maryland, written by Louis Paul Hennighausen in 1909, is a comprehensive account of the German community in Maryland from its earliest days to the turn of the 20th century. The book covers the arrival of the first...

Goldsmith's History of Greece is a two-volume book written by Oliver Goldsmith and published in 1804. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of ancient Greece, covering the period from its early beginnings to the Hellenistic period.The first volume of the book...

""A Digest of English History: From the Accession of William III and Mary II to the Accession of George III, 1689-1760"" is a historical account of England during the period of 1689-1760. The book is written by Matthew Gutteridge and was first published in...

The History of the Bottle is a book written by George Cruikshank in 1848. The book is a historical account of the evolution of the bottle, tracing its origins from ancient times to the 19th century. The author explores the various materials used to...

The Heimskringla Or The Sagas Of The Norse Kings V1 (1889) is a book written by Snorri Sturluson. It is a collection of sagas, or stories, about the kings of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, from the legendary kings of the 9th century to the...

Waltham, Past and Present: And Its Industries is a historical book written by Charles Alexander Nelson in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the town of Waltham, Massachusetts, from its early settlement to its current state. It covers various aspects of the...