History - Essays

""Materials For A History Of The Sessions Family In America"" is a genealogical book that provides a comprehensive account of the Sessions family in America. The book focuses on the descendants of Alexander Sessions, who arrived in Andover, Massachusetts in 1669. The author, Francis...

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Notes on Ulceby, North Lincolnshire (1885) is a book written by W. G. Dimock Fletcher. The book provides a detailed description of the village of Ulceby, located in North Lincolnshire, England. The author explores the history, geography, and topography of the village, as well...

Perry County: A History (1916) is a comprehensive book written by Thomas James De La Hunt that explores the rich history of Perry County, Missouri. The book covers a range of topics, including the county's early settlement, the impact of the Civil War on...

""Lisbon in the Years 1821-23 V1"" is a historical book written by Marianne Baillie and published in 1825. The book provides a detailed account of Lisbon during the years 1821-23, a period of significant political and social change in Portugal. Baillie, who was living...

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""From The Death Of St. Athanasius To The Death Of St. Basil And The Council Of Constantinople A. D. 373-381: A Chapter Of Ecclesiastical History"" is a book written by Robert Charles Jenkins and published in 1894. The book is a detailed account of...

Hague And Geneva Convention (1911) by George Von Lengerke Meyer is a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations established by the Hague and Geneva Conventions of 1899 and 1907. The book covers a wide range of topics related to international law, including the...

Essays and Miscellanies: Choice Callings is a collection of essays and other writings by the British-Jewish author Grace Aguilar, originally published in 1853. The book includes a variety of pieces on subjects ranging from religion and philosophy to literature and history, as well as...

""Early History of Huntsville, Alabama: 1804 to 1870"" is a historical book written by Edward Chambers Betts and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Huntsville, Alabama, from its founding in 1804 to the end of the...

Facts Relating To The Early History Of Chester, New Hampshire: From The Settlement In 1720, Until The Formation Of The State Constitution In The Year 1784 is a historical book written by Charles Bell in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive account of the...

""A History Of The Kings Of Ancient Britain: From Brutus To Cadwaladr"" is a book written by Manley Pope and published in 1862. The book provides a comprehensive account of the kings of ancient Britain, starting with Brutus, the legendary founder of Britain, and...

A Short History of Algiers is a book written by Evert Duyckinck that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Algiers, a city in North Africa. The book covers the period from the city's earliest origins to the early 19th century. The author...

""A History of Travancore: From the Earliest Times"" is a book written by P. Shungoonny Menon and published in 1878. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Travancore, a former princely state located in present-day Kerala, India. The book covers the region's...

""A History of the Trade in Tin"" is a book written by Philip William Flower in 1880. The book provides a brief account of the tin mining and metallurgy industry, tracing its history from ancient times to the modern period. The author covers various...

""Aberdeen And Its Folk: From The Twentieth To The Fiftieth Year Of The Present Century"" is a book written by A Son Of Bon-Accord and originally published in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the city of Aberdeen and its people during...

A Familiar Exposition Of The Twenty-Fourth Chapter Of Matthew, And The Fifth And Sixth Chapters Of Hosea is a religious text written by William Miller and originally published in 1842. The book aims to provide a clear and accessible explanation of the biblical passages...

""A Reminiscence Of The Free-Soil Movement In New Hampshire, 1845"" is a historical book written by John Lord Hayes and published in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the Free-Soil Movement in New Hampshire in 1845, which was a political movement that...

A Sketch of Fraunces Tavern: And Those Connected With Its History is a historical book written by Henry Russell Drowne and first published in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Fraunces Tavern, a famous American landmark located in New...

The Genealogy of the Lamborn Family is a historical book written by Samuel Lamborn and published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Lamborn family's lineage, including information on their ancestors and descendants. The author has also included extracts from various...

The Perlustration of Great Yarmouth V1: with Gorleston and Southtown is a book written by Charles John Palmer in 1872. The book is a comprehensive guide to the town of Great Yarmouth, including its surrounding areas of Gorleston and Southtown. The author provides detailed...

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""The National Rifle Association: A Sketch Of Its History And Progress, 1859-1876"" is a historical book written by John Randal MacDonnell and published in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the early years of the National Rifle Association, which was founded in...

""The Founding of Jamestown: Percy's Discourse of Virginia, Wingfield's Discourse of Virginia, 1607, 1619"" is a historical book written by George Percy. The book recounts the early days of the Jamestown settlement, which was the first permanent English settlement in North America. The book...

The book ""Pioneer History Of Indiana: Including Stories, Incidents, And Customs Of The Early Settlers"" is a historical account written by William Monroe Cockrum in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early settlers of Indiana and their customs, stories, and incidents....

The American Passport, Its History: And A Digest Of Laws, Rulings And Regulations Governing Its Issuance By The Department Of State (1898) is a book written by Gaillard Hunt. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the American passport, including its...

""History Of Gardner, Massachusetts: From Its Earliest Settlement To 1860"" is a historical account of the city of Gardner, Massachusetts, written by Lewis Glazier and first published in 1860. The book begins with a detailed description of the city's earliest settlers and their struggles...

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History of Wyandotte County, Kansas and Its People Volume 1 is a book written by Perl Wilbur Morgan in 1911. The book is a comprehensive historical account of Wyandotte County, located in the eastern part of the state of Kansas, and its inhabitants. The...

Kilsyth: A Parish History is a book written by Peter Anton and published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive history of the parish of Kilsyth, which is located in the central lowlands of Scotland. The author covers a wide range of topics related...

The Secret History of the International Working Men's Association (1872) is a non-fiction book written by Onslow Yorke that delves into the lesser-known aspects of the International Working Men's Association (IWMA), a global organization formed in 1864 that aimed to unite workers across the...

The History of Money in America: From the Earliest Times to the Establishment of the Constitution is a book written by Alexander Del Mar and published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of money in America from the earliest...

Swimming Birds: Prang's Natural History Series For Children (1878) is a book written by Norman Allison Calkins. The book is a part of the Prang's Natural History Series for Children and was published in 1878. It is an educational book that provides information about...

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""History of the Conquest of Spain by the Arab-Moors V2"" is a book written by Henry Coppee and published in 1881. The book is a detailed account of the Arab-Moors' conquest of Spain and their subsequent impact on European civilization. The author provides a...

""A Ramble Round The Globe"" is a travelogue written by Thomas R. Dewar and first published in 1894. The book takes readers on a journey around the world, describing the author's experiences and observations in various countries and cities. From Europe to Asia, Africa...

""History Of Old Yarmouth: Comprising The Present Towns Of Yarmouth And Dennis"" is a book written by Charles Francis Swift and published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis, located in the Cape Cod region...

""History of the Clan Macfarlane"" is a book written by Cynthia Maria Little in 1893 that explores the genealogy and history of the Macfarlane clan. The book delves into the origins of the clan and its various branches, including Macfarlan, Macfarland, and Macfarlin. Little...

The Tiffany and Company Blue Book is a historical catalog originally published in 1893 by the famous American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer, Tiffany and Company. The book features a comprehensive collection of the company's finest jewelry, watches, silverware, and other luxury goods available...

Father Allan's Island is a novel written by Amy Murray and published in 1920. The story is set on a small island off the coast of Scotland, where Father Allan, a Catholic priest, has been sent to serve the community. The islanders are suspicious...

The book ""History of the Colony of New Haven, Before and After the Union with Connecticut"" written by Edward Rodolphus Lambert and published in 1838 is a comprehensive account of the early history of New Haven colony. The book covers the period from the...

Essays in Jurisprudence and Legal History is a collection of essays written by the British legal scholar, John William Salmond, and published in 1891. The book contains a series of essays that examine various aspects of legal theory and history, including the nature of...

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

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Field-Farings: A Vagrant Chronicle Of Earth And Sky is a book written by Martha McCulloch Williams and published in 1892. The book is a collection of essays and stories about the natural world, exploring the beauty and wonder of the earth and sky. Williams...

Father Allan's Island is a novel written by Amy Murray and published in 1920. The story follows Father Allan, a young priest who is sent to a remote island off the coast of Scotland to serve as the sole pastor of a small community....

Cactaceous Plants: Their History And Culture is a book written by Lewis Castle in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and cultivation of cacti. It covers the different species of cacti, their origins, and their unique features. The book also...

""A History of the New Hampshire Convention for the Investigation, Discussion and Decision of the Federal Constitution and of the Old North Meeting House of Concord"" is a historical account written by Joseph Burbeen Walker in 1888. The book details the events surrounding the...

The Magazine of History, No. 6: With Notes and Queries (1909) is a historical publication edited by William Abbatt. This book contains a collection of articles, essays, and notes related to American history, including topics such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and...

""A Sketch of the History of Framingham"" is a book written by William Ballard in 1827. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Framingham, a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The author covers various aspects of the town's history,...