History - Essays

Author: Max GruenewaldISBN-10: 1258654539ISBN-13: 9781258654535Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2013Pages: 18Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.04d

Haiti As It Is is a book written by Robert S. E. Hepburn in 1861. The book provides a comprehensive description of the social, political, and economic conditions of Haiti during the mid-19th century. The author, who was a missionary in Haiti, offers a...

Takelma Texts And Notes On Chasta Costa Phonology And Morphology is a book written by Edward Sapir and first published in 1914. The book contains a collection of Takelma texts, which are stories and legends from the Takelma people, a Native American tribe from...

Lectures and Essays by John Tyndall is a collection of writings by the renowned 19th-century physicist and science communicator. The book includes a selection of Tyndall's lectures and essays, covering a wide range of topics including optics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the nature of...

Cities, states, and nations are grappling with how best to commemorate historical events and anniversaries in ways that are fair, accurate, and open public dialogue about the often contested past. This volume springs from varied approaches to the historical commemoration of Maine's state bicentennial...

Emerson's language is his greatest achievement in terms of eloquence and understanding. It is consistent with everything else in the language after Shakespeare.Richard Bloom Here are some of Ralph Waldo Emerson's most famous pieces, including the call to "Self-Reliance," the thorny realisations of "Circles"...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

Bulbs And Tuberous-Rooted Plants: Their History, Description, Methods Of Propagation And Complete Direction For Their Successful Culture (1893) is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation of bulbs and tuberous-rooted plants. Written by Charles Linnaeus Allen, this book provides a detailed history of these plants,...

The History And Present State Of Discoveries Relating To Vision, Light And Colours Part 2 is a book written by Joseph Priestley. It is a comprehensive exploration of the scientific discoveries and advancements made in the field of vision, light and colors. The book...

""Automatic Arms: Their History, Development And Use"" by Melvin Maynard Johnson Jr. is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and evolution of automatic firearms. The author takes the reader on a journey through the various stages of development of automatic arms, from...

""A History of Waveland, Indiana"" by Virginia Banta Sharpe is a comprehensive account of the small town of Waveland, located in Montgomery County, Indiana. The book covers the town's history from its earliest days as a pioneer settlement through the present day. The author...

Author: Harry WoolfISBN-10: 1258191091ISBN-13: 9781258191092Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 230Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.52w x 0.48d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.Author: William BradfordISBN-10: 1169974473ISBN-13: 9781169974470Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 454Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.92d

""History Of Passaic And Its Environs V2"" is a book written by William Winfield Scott and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive history of Passaic, a city located in New Jersey, and its surrounding areas. The second volume of the series covers...

The Private Collection of W. H. Vanderbilt is a book published in 1879 that showcases the extensive art collection of William Henry Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt was a prominent American businessman and one of the richest men in the world during his time. The book features...

The Bronte Country: Its Topography, Antiquities, And History is a non-fiction book written by J.A. Erskine Stuart and first published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the region of Yorkshire, England that was home to the famous Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily,...

Southern Rhodesia: An Account Of Its Past History, Present Development, Natural Riches, And Future Prospects is a book written by Fergus W. Ferguson in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, development, and potential of Southern Rhodesia, a region that is...

""Old Annan: From The Twelfth Century Until 1547"" is a historical book written by George Neilson and published in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the town of Annan, located in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland, from the 12th century...

Troy: Its Legend, History And Literature is a book written by Samuel Greene Wheeler Benjamin in 1880. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient city of Troy, including its legendary tales, historical accounts, and literary references. The author delves into the mythology...

Observations On Certain Documents Contained In No. V And VI Of The History Of The United States For The Year 1776 (1797) is a book written by Alexander Hamilton. It is a critical analysis of two documents, namely ""A Narrative of the Expedition to...

The Lewis and Clark Exploring Expedition, 1804-1806 and John Charles Fremont: Makers of American History is a historical book written by Graeme Mercer Adam in 1904. The book covers two important expeditions in American history, namely the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Fremont...

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...

""A History Of The Theories Of Aether And Electricity: From The Age Of Descartes To The Close Of The Nineteenth Century"" is a comprehensive book written by E. T. Whittaker in 1910. The book explores the history of the theories of aether and electricity,...

A History Of The Councils Of The Church: From The Original Documents To The Close Of The Council Of Nicaea (1872) is a comprehensive and scholarly account of the development of the Christian Church from its earliest days up to the Council of Nicaea...

The book ""The Origin and History of the Ancient Star Groups"" by William Tyler Olcott is a comprehensive guide that explores the origins and history of the constellations. The book delves into the ancient myths and legends that have been associated with the stars...

""Manners, Custom And Dress During The Middle Ages And During The Renaissance Period"" by Paul Lacroix is a comprehensive guide to the social and cultural practices of Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The book covers a wide range of topics, including...

Pliny's Natural History V1 is a book written by Pliny the Elder, a Roman author and natural philosopher who lived during the first century AD. This book is the first volume of his extensive work, Naturalis Historia, which covers a wide range of subjects...

Lin: Or Notable People And Notable Things In The Early History Of Lynn, The Third Plantation Of Massachusetts Colony (1879) is a book written by Oldpath, Obadiah. The book focuses on the early history of Lynn, Massachusetts, which was the third plantation of the...

Topics In The History Of South Carolina is a book written by William James Rivers and published in 1850. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of South Carolina, covering the period from the early colonial era to the mid-19th century. 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...

The Pillsbury Family: Being A History Of William And Dorothy Pillsbury Of Newbury In New England, And Their Descendants To The Eleventh Generation (1898) is a comprehensive genealogy book written by David Brainard Pilsbury. The book traces the lineage of the Pillsbury family from...

When Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli became Pope Pius XII in 1939, the Nazis had invaded Austria and Czechoslovakia and were poised to strike Poland. Jews and other minorities were already being sent to concentration camps, and the world was on the verge of another horrific...

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...

Unlock the foundations of modern philosophy with John Locke's An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding. This seminal work explores the origins of human knowledge, the limits of perception, and the nature of ideas, offering timeless insights into the workings of the mind and the pursuit...

Forgotten Voices collects examples of the most beautiful and profound poetry from writers who were born, grew up, and lived in Jefferson County in the 19th and very early 20th centuries. Topics range from the pastoral picturesqueness of the area, to the wonders of...

The Science of Naples highlights the importance of Naples in the history of science, exploring the city's contribution to the production of new knowledge from 1500 to 1800.Author: Lorenza GianfrancescoISBN-10: 180008675XISBN-13: 9781800086753Publisher: UCL PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2025Pages: 294Format: Hardcover

The Science of Naples highlights the importance of Naples in the history of science, exploring the city's contribution to the production of new knowledge from 1500 to 1800.Author: Lorenza GianfrancescoISBN-10: 1800086741ISBN-13: 9781800086746Publisher: UCL PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2025Pages: 294Format: Paperback

Seventeen studies by noted experts that demonstrate recent approaches toward the creative interpretation of primary sources regarding Renaissance and Baroque music, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Verdi, Debussy, and beyond. How do we know what notes a composer intended in a given piece? -- how those...

This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.Author: Rodolphe TimmermansISBN-10: 1494051885ISBN-13: 9781494051884Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.49d

Holderness and the Holdernessians is a book that was published in 1878 and was written by an anonymous author. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, topography, dialect, manners, and customs of the Holderness district in England. The author provides detailed descriptions...

""A History Of The Valley Of Virginia"" is a comprehensive book written by Samuel Kercheval in 1850. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia from its earliest settlement in the 1730s to the mid-19th century. The...

Additional Contributors Include Albert C. Baugh, George B. Churchill, Ronald S. Crane And Others.Author: Arthur Hobson Quinn, Raymond MacDonald AldenISBN-10: 1258739739ISBN-13: 9781258739737Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2013Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.73d

Author: Walter Vernon SearightISBN-10: 1258576821ISBN-13: 9781258576820Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2013Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.13d

Paper, Wasps and Packages by Alexander Weaver is a fascinating exploration of the history and significance of paper. The book traces the evolution of paper from its origins in ancient China to its widespread use throughout the world today. Along the way, Weaver explores...

Author: S. Winston Jr. ChildsISBN-10: 1258207850ISBN-13: 9781258207854Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 624Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.33lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.52w x 1.26d

""Talleyrand: The Training of a Statesman"" is a biographical work that explores the life and career of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, a prominent figure in French politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by historian Anna Bowman Dodd, the book provides a...

""Parochial and Family History of the Parish of St. Menefreda, Alias St. Minfre, Alias St. Minver, in the County of Cornwall"" is a book written by John Maclean and published in 1868. The book provides a detailed history of the parish of St. Menefreda,...

Buffon's Natural History V4 is a comprehensive work that covers a wide range of topics related to the natural world. Written by Georges Louis Leclerc Buffon, a French naturalist, the book is divided into four parts: a theory of the earth, a general history...