History - Essays

The book ""Manuscripts of Leonardo Da Vinci: Their History, With A Description of the Manuscript Editions in Facsimile"" by Elmer Belt is a comprehensive guide to the life and work of the great Italian artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. The book provides a...

The Origin and Early History of the Family of Poe or Poe is a book written by Edmund Thomas Bewley in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Poe family, tracing their origins and early history. The author provides...

A Complete History Of The Druids is a book written in 1810 by T. G. Lomax. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Druids, a group of ancient religious leaders and scholars who were prominent in the British Isles and Gaul during the...

""Translation of the Tarikh-I-Sultan Mahmud-I-Ghaznavi or, The History of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni"" is a book written by G. Roos-Keppel. This book is a translation of the original Persian text that tells the story of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, who was a powerful ruler...

""History of the Hatting Trade in Danbury, Connecticut: From Its Commencement in 1780 to the Present Time"" is a book written by William H. Francis. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the hatting industry in Danbury, Connecticut from its inception in 1780 to...

""The Great Pyramid And Its Builders"" is a comprehensive study of the Edgar Cayce readings regarding early Egyptian history and the Great Pyramid. The author, Lytle W. Robinson, delves into the mysteries surrounding the construction of the Great Pyramid, exploring the theories and beliefs...

Archaic History of the Human Race as Recorded in The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky 1934 is a book written by H. P. Blavatsky that delves into the ancient history of humanity. The book draws heavily from the author's magnum opus, The Secret...

""The Great Seal of the United States: Its History, Symbolism and Message for the New Age"" by Paul Foster Case is a comprehensive exploration of the iconic seal that represents the United States of America. The book delves into the history of the seal,...

Assyrian History by A. H. Sayce is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of the ancient Assyrian civilization. The author, a renowned scholar of the ancient Near East, provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Assyrian empire, from...

The Kaleidoscope: Its History, Theory, and Construction is a book written by David Brewster and originally published in 1858. The book is a comprehensive study of the kaleidoscope, a device that uses mirrors and colored objects to create intricate patterns and designs. Brewster begins...

The book ""History Of Sonoma County: Including Its Geology, Topography, Mountains, Valleys And Streams V1 (1879)"" is a comprehensive account of the history, geography, and natural features of Sonoma County, California. Written by J. P. Munro-Fraser, the book is divided into several sections that...

The Levering Family: History and Genealogy V2 (1897) is a comprehensive book that explores the history and genealogy of the Levering family. Written by John Levering, the book is a detailed account of the family's origins, migration, and achievements. It is the second volume...

The Genealogical and Encyclopedic History of the Wheeler Family in America is a comprehensive book written by Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr. It was first published in 1914 and provides a detailed account of the Wheeler family's history in America. The book is divided into...

""The Races of Men: A Fragment"" is a book written by Robert Knox in 1850. The book is an exploration of the different races of human beings, their physical characteristics, and their cultural and social differences. Knox was a Scottish anatomist and ethnologist who...

The History of Butler County, Alabama: From 1815 to 1885 is a historical account of the development and growth of Butler County, Alabama, from its early days as a frontier settlement to the mid-19th century. The book, written by John Buckner Little in 1885,...

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The book ""History of Sonoma County: Including Its Geology, Topography, Mountains, Valleys and Streams V1 (1879)"" by J.P. Munro-Fraser is a comprehensive account of the history, geography, and natural resources of Sonoma County, California. The author provides a detailed description of the county's geology,...

The History of Butler County Kansas V1 (1916) is a comprehensive account of the history and development of Butler County, Kansas. The book is authored by Vol. P. Mooney and covers the period from the earliest settlement of the area to the early 20th...

""History of Ontario County, New York V1 (1893)"" is a comprehensive historical account of the county of Ontario in the state of New York. Written by Lewis Cass Aldrich, the book covers the period from the earliest settlements in the region to the end...

A History of Northwest Ohio V2, Part 2: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress and Development is a book written by Nevin Otto Winter in 1917. This book is a comprehensive historical account of the progress and development of Northwest Ohio. The author...

History of Butler County Kansas V2 (1916) is a book written by Vol. P. Mooney that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Butler County, Kansas. The book is the second volume in a series and covers the period from 1870 to 1916....

The History of Cambria, Now Called Wales: A Part of the Most Famous Island of Britain is a historical book written by H. Lhoyd and first published in 1584. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Wales, which was known as...

The Golden Lake: Or The Marvelous History Of A Journey Through The Great Lone Land Of Australia (1891) is a book written by William Carlton Dawe. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through the Great Lone Land of Australia. The...

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. This book is the seventh volume in a series of works that explore the history...

""The Revival And Its Lessons"" is a collection of papers written by James Waddel Alexander in 1858 that discuss the Great Awakening, a religious revival that took place in the United States in the mid-18th century. The book includes various essays and articles that...

""Two Hundred Years Ago: Or A Brief History Of Cambridgeport And East Cambridge"" is a historical book written by Sophia S. Simpson in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Cambridgeport and East Cambridge, two neighborhoods in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

The Discovery of the North Pole is a non-fiction book written by Robert Edwin Peary, an American explorer who claimed to have discovered the North Pole in 1909. The book was first published in 1910 and provides a detailed account of Peary's expedition to...

The History Of A Strange Case (1908) is a book written by David Phelps Abbott. The book is a non-fiction work that tells the story of a strange case that the author had personally experienced. The case involves a man named Charles Brewster, who...

""Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors: History of a Disaster Where Over One Thousand Five Hundred Human Beings Were Lost"" is a historical account written by Chester D. Berry in 1892. The book tells the story of the Sultana, a steamboat that...

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The Footprints of Satan: Or The Devil in History is a book written by Hollis Read and published in 1874. The book is a historical exploration of the concept of Satan, tracing the origins of the devil figure in various cultures and religions throughout...

""The Early History of Narragansett"" is a historical book written by Elisha Reynolds Potter Jr. in 1835. The book is a comprehensive account of the early history of Narragansett, a region in Rhode Island, from its early settlement by the Narragansett Indians to the...

The American Congress: A History Of National Legislation And Political Events, 1774-1895 is a book written by Joseph West Moore and published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the American Congress from its establishment in 1774 to the...

The Companion for the Kitchen Garden V2: History of Cultivated Vegetables (1831) by Henry Phillips is a comprehensive guide to the history of cultivated vegetables. This book provides a detailed account of the origins and development of various vegetables that are commonly grown in...

""Loss Of The Sultana And Reminiscences Of Survivors: History Of A Disaster Where Over One Thousand Five Hundred Human Beings Were Lost"" is a non-fiction book written by Chester D. Berry in 1892. The book details the tragic sinking of the steamship Sultana, which...

""History of Westchester County, New York: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900"" is a comprehensive historical account of the region, written by Frederic Shonnard and published in 1900. The book covers the earliest history of the area, including the Native American tribes...

The Analysis of Inoculation, written by James Kirkpatrick in 1754, is a comprehensive study of the history, theory, and practice of inoculation. The book explores the origins of inoculation, its development over time, and the various methods used to perform the procedure. Kirkpatrick also...

""History Stories For Primary Grades"" is a book written by John Walter Wayland and published in 1919. The book is aimed at primary grade students and provides a series of engaging stories that introduce young readers to key events and figures from history. The...

Picturesque Erie: Summer Homes (1889) is a book written by L.P. Farmer that describes the beauty of Erie, Pennsylvania during the summer season. The book is filled with vivid descriptions and illustrations of the various summer homes located in the area, including their architecture,...

""History Of The Township Of Mount Pleasant, Wayne County, Pennsylvania: A Discourse"" is a book written by Samuel Whaley in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Mount Pleasant Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It includes information on the early...

Pioneers Of The Magalloway: From 1820 To 1904 is a historical book written by Granville Payson Wilson and published in 1918. The book is a detailed account of the early settlers of the Magalloway River Valley in Maine, USA, from the early 19th century...

Essay On The Modification Of Clouds is a scientific book written by Luke Howard in 1865. The book is a detailed account of the various types of clouds and their formations, as well as the factors that affect their appearance and behavior. Howard, who...

Dr. Winchell's Preadamites, written by Jabez Thomas Sunderland and published in 1881, is a book that explores the concept of pre-Adamites, a group of people believed to have existed before the biblical Adam and Eve. The book is named after its central figure, Alexander...

The Divine Program of the World's History, written by Henry Grattan Guinness and first published in 1888, is a comprehensive analysis of the history of the world from a Christian perspective. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different...

The ""History Of Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio"" is a book written by Lucy Gallup Stone and originally published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Strongsville, located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The book covers the period from the...

History of the Dividing Line and Other Tracts V2: Journey to the Land of Eden, Etc. is a book written by William Byrd and published in 1866. The book is a collection of various tracts and essays written by Byrd, including his famous account...

The book ""Early History of Middle Tennessee"" by Edward Albright, published in 1909, is a comprehensive account of the early settlement and development of the region. The author traces the history of Middle Tennessee from the arrival of the first European explorers to the...

The book titled ""Genealogical History of the Duncan-Stuart Family in America: Together with a Tracing of the Ancestry and Origin of the Various Branches"" was written by Joseph Alonzo Stuart and published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and...

How Missouri Counties, Towns And Streams Were Named is a historical book written by David Wolfe Eaton in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins and meanings behind the names of various counties, towns, and streams in the state of Missouri....

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