History - Essays

""History of Mifflin County V1: Including an Early Sketch of the State of Pennsylvania"" is a book written by Joseph Cochran in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, from its earliest settlements to the time of...

""History Of The Oranges, In Essex County, New Jersey: From 1666 To 1806"" is a historical book written by Stephen Wickes and published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of the Oranges, a group of towns located in...

History of Tama County, Iowa: Its Cities, Towns and Villages is a book written by Samuel D. Chapman in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Tama County, Iowa, including its cities, towns, and villages. The author describes the early...

""History of the Bench and Bar of Southern California"" is a book written by Willoughby Rodman in 1909. The book provides an in-depth account of the development of the legal profession in Southern California from the early days of the Spanish colonization to the...

The book ""History of Perry County, Ohio"" by Clement Luther Martzolff was first published in 1902. It is a comprehensive record of the history of Perry County, Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the turn of the 20th century. The book is divided into...

Little Hazel: The King's Messenger is a children's book written by Matilda Horsburgh and first published in 1876. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Hazel, who is chosen by the king to deliver an important message to his army. Despite...

The ""History Of Oregon Territory"" is a book written by Thomas Jefferson Farnham in 1844. It provides a detailed account of the exploration and settlement of the Oregon Territory, which at the time included present-day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming....

""Fourteen Years With Adelina Patti"" is a memoir written by Louisa Lauw in 1884. The book chronicles Lauw's experiences as a companion and confidante to the famous opera singer Adelina Patti. Lauw recounts her time with Patti, from their initial meeting in 1868 to...

The book ""History Of Darke County, Ohio V2: From Its Earliest Settlement To The Present Time (1914)"" by Wilson, Frazer Ells is a comprehensive account of the history of Darke County, Ohio. This is the second volume of the series and covers the period...

""History Of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660-1870"" is a book written by Charles Washington Baird in 1871. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Rye, a town located in Westchester County, New York, from its early settlement in 1660 to...

A Concise Natural History Of East And West Florida (1775) is a book written by Bernard Romans, an early explorer and naturalist. The book provides a detailed account of the flora, fauna, and geography of Florida, covering both the eastern and western regions of...

Chronicles Of Cynthiana And Other Chronicles is a book written by Lucinda Boyd in 1894. This book is a collection of historical and fictional stories that revolve around the life and times of the author's hometown, Cynthiana, in Kentucky. The book is divided into...

A Monograph of the Silver Dollar: Good and Bad is a book written by John Leonard Riddell in 1845. The book delves into the history and characteristics of the silver dollar, including its circulation, production, and design. Riddell provides a detailed analysis of the...

""A Legal History of the Ohio University, Athens, Ohio"" is a book written by the Ohio University Board of Trustees in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal history of Ohio University, including resolutions of Congress, contracts, territorial and state enactments....

A Short History Of The Copts And Of Their Church is a book written by Taqi-Ed-Din El-Maqrizi in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Coptic people and their church, from the early days of Christianity in Egypt to the...

""History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania"" is a comprehensive historical account of the county's development from its earliest beginnings to the late 19th century. Written by Henry C. Bradsby and originally published in 1893, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the county's...

Annals Of Ulster V3: 1379-1541 (1895) is a historical book written by Bartholomew Mac Carthy. This book is a compilation of annals that cover the period from 1379 to 1541 in Ulster, Ireland. The annals are written in the Irish language and were translated...

A Textbook of Church History Volume 2: A.D. 726-135 (1855) is a comprehensive historical account of the Christian Church during the period from the 8th to the 14th century. Written by John C. L. Gieseler, the book provides a detailed analysis of the development...

""A Textbook of Church History V4: 1517-1648"" is a historical book written by John C. L. Gieseler and published in 1861. The book is the fourth volume in a series of textbooks on the history of the Christian church. This volume covers the period...

The History of Darke County, Ohio Volume 2: From Its Earliest Settlement To The Present Time (1914) is a comprehensive historical account of the development and progress of Darke County, Ohio. The book is written by Frazer Ells Wilson, an American historian who specializes...

A Textbook of Church History V3: 1305-1517 (1855) is a comprehensive historical account of the Christian Church during the period between 1305 and 1517. Written by John C. L. Gieseler, the book provides a detailed analysis of the major events, figures, and movements that...

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 Brief History Of Jacob Wismer: And A Complete Genealogical Family Register (1893) by A. J. Fretz is a book that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Jacob Wismer, as well as a detailed family genealogy. The book begins with a brief...

""Chronicles Of Cynthiana And Other Chronicles"" is a collection of short stories and essays written by Lucinda Boyd and published in 1894. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing stories set in the fictional town of Cynthiana, Kentucky, 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...

""An Episode of Flatland or How a Plain Folk Discovered the Third Dimension: To Which is Added an Outline of the History of Unaea"" is a book written by Charles Howard Hinton and originally published in 1907. The book is a work of science...

""A History Of The Bank Of North America"" is a book written by Lawrence Lewis Jr. in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and growth of the Bank of North America, which was the first bank to be chartered in...

""The Tippecanoe Battlefield Monument: A History Of The Association Formed To Promote The Enterprise"" is a historical book written by Alva O. Reser and published in 1909. The book is centered around the Tippecanoe Battlefield Monument, which was erected in memory of the Battle...

A Short History Of The Copts And Of Their Church is a book written by Taqi-Ed-Din El-Maqrizi in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Coptic people and their church, from the early days of Christianity to the present...

A History Of The Town Of Gravesend, New York And Of Coney Island is a book written by Austin Parsons Stockwell and first published in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Gravesend, a town located in Kings County, New...

A Discourse On The History Of The First Christian Church And Society In Marblehead (1816) is a book written by Samuel Dana. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the first Christian church and society in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The author explores...

The book ""Constitution of the State of Wisconsin: With a Brief History of the Admission of Wisconsin to the Union"" was written by the Wisconsin Constitution in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive description of the constitution of the state of Wisconsin, including the...

Chesterfield County, Virginia: Its History And Present Condition (1907) is a book written by John B. Watkins that explores the history and current state of Chesterfield County, Virginia. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the county's early settlement, including the Native American tribes...

Explorations in Mongolia and Tibet is a book written by William Woodville Rockhill, an American diplomat and explorer, in 1893. The book describes Rockhill's travels in Mongolia and Tibet, where he explored the geography, culture, and history of these regions. Rockhill's journey took him...

Description Of A New Species Of Hippopotamus (1910) is a scientific book written by Gerrit Smith Miller Jr. The book is a detailed account of the discovery and description of a new species of hippopotamus, which was found in the Congo River Basin in...

The History of Monaco: Past and Present is a book written by H. Pemberton and originally published in 1867. The book offers a detailed account of the history of Monaco, a small sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera. It covers the period from...

The History Of Ridgefield, Connecticut: From Its First Settlement To The Present Time (1878) is a comprehensive account of the history of Ridgefield, Connecticut, written by Daniel Webster Teller. The book provides a detailed chronology of the town's development from its earliest days, including...

Theodicy V1: Essays On Divine Providence is a book written by Antonio Rosmini Serbati and published in 1912. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concept of divine providence and the problem of evil in the world. Rosmini argues that God's...

The History Of The Ancient Town Of Cirencester: The Ancient State, Modern And Present State (1800) is a book written by Samuel Rudder. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the town of Cirencester, which is located in the Cotswolds region of...

""The History of the County of Highland, in the State of Ohio: From Its First Creation and Organization, to July 4, 1876"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Highland County in Ohio, USA. Written by James Henry Thompson and published in 1878, the...

The History of the Town of Northampton: With an Account of Its Public Buildings and Institutions, Eminent Men, Members of Parliament is a historical book published in 1847 by Freeman and Son. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Northampton, including...

The History of the Plague of Athens is a historical account of the devastating epidemic that struck Athens in 430 BC, written by the ancient Greek historian Thucydides. The book describes the symptoms of the disease, the social and political impact of the epidemic,...

""The History of Hartlepool"" is a comprehensive account of the town of Hartlepool, compiled by Alfred Moore and originally published in 1844. The book covers the history of the town from its earliest days up to the mid-19th century, drawing on a variety of...

The History of Magic is a comprehensive study of the occult and mystical practices throughout history, written by Joseph Ennemoser in 1854. The book covers a wide range of topics, including alchemy, astrology, divination, witchcraft, and spiritualism. Ennemoser explores the origins of these practices...

Royal Highness is a novel written by the German author Thomas Mann, first published in 1909. The story is set in the fictional kingdom of ""Grunewald"" and follows the life of a young German prince named Klaus Heinrich, who is expected to become the...

Ramsay's History of South Carolina is a two-volume book that provides a comprehensive account of the history of South Carolina from its first settlement in 1670 up to the year 1808. The author, David Ramsay, was a prominent historian and politician who played a...

Keating's General History of Ireland is a historical text written by Geoffrey Keating in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Ireland from ancient times to the 17th century. It covers the pre-Christian period, the arrival of Christianity, the Viking...

Memory Of The Somervilles V1: Being A History Of The Baronial House Of Somerville (1815) is a historical book written by James Somerville. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Somerville family, a prominent baronial house in Scotland. It covers...

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 Walworths of America is a book written by Clarence Augustus Walworth and published in 1897. The book is a comprehensive family history of the Walworth family, comprising five chapters that cover different aspects of the family's history. The book also includes chapters on...