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A Hundred Years of Irish History is a comprehensive historical account of the political, social, and cultural events that shaped Ireland from the 18th century to the early 20th century. Written by Richard Barry O'Brien, a prominent Irish historian and politician, the book covers...

""A Catechism of the History of Scotland"" is a comprehensive historical account of Scotland, covering every significant event from the Roman invasion led by Agricola to the present day. Written by William Pinnock and first published in 1827, this book is structured in the...

The Credibility of the Gospel History, Part 2, Volume 11: Or The Principal Facts of the New Testament is a book written by Nathaniel Lardner and originally published in 1760. It is a continuation of Lardner's work on the credibility of the New Testament...

The Discourses and Sayings of Confucius is a book that contains the teachings and philosophy of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher and politician who lived in the 5th century BCE. This book, originally published in 1898, is a translation of the Analects, which is a...

The Book of Enoch the Prophet is an apocryphal text that has been believed to have been lost for ages, but was discovered at the end of the 18th century in Abyssinia. The book is attributed to Enoch, a biblical figure who was said...

Monomotapa Rhodesia: Its Monuments, And Its History From The Most Ancient Times To The Present (1896) is a historical book written by Alexander Wilmot. The book explores the history and monuments of Monomotapa Rhodesia, a region located in southern Africa. It covers the ancient...

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

""Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion"" is a historical account of the life and career of Paul Morphy, one of the greatest chess players of all time. Written by Frederick Milnes Edge in 1859, the book provides a detailed overview of Morphy's achievements in both...

The Book of the Grand Junction Railway, written by Thomas Roscoe and originally published in 1839, is a comprehensive history and description of the railway line that connected Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester in England. The book provides a detailed account of the construction...

A History of Peru is a comprehensive historical account of the South American country written by British explorer and author, Clements Robert Markham. Originally published in 1892, the book covers the entire history of Peru from the pre-Columbian era to the late 19th century....

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""A Brief History of Poland"" is a book written by Julia Swift Orvis and published in 1916. The book provides an overview of the history of Poland, from its earliest beginnings to the early 20th century. It covers the country's political, social, and cultural...

""A Compendium Of The History Of Ireland V2: From The Earliest Period To The Reign Of George I"" is a historical book written by John Lawless and published in 1823. It is the second volume of a two-volume series that provides a comprehensive overview...

""A History of the Valley of Virginia"" is a book written by Samuel Kercheval and first published in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, from the time of its earliest settlement to the mid-19th...

History Of The American Whale Fishery: From Its Earliest Inception To The Year 1876 (1878) is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Starbuck. The book provides a detailed account of the American whale fishery, starting from its earliest inception to the year 1876. The...

Alcohol and the Constitution of Man is a book written by Edward Livingston Youmans in 1853. The book provides a scientific account of the chemical history and properties of alcohol. It explains the effects of alcohol on the human body, including its impact on...

""A New View of the Origin of Dalton's Atomic Theory: A Contribution to Chemical History"" is a book written by Henry Enfield Roscoe and published in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of Dalton's Atomic Theory, which is a fundamental...

""A History Of The Vaudois Church: From Its Origin And Of The Vaudois Of Piedmont To The Present Day"" is a book written by Antoine Monastier and published in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Vaudois Church, which is a Protestant...

The History Of Herodotus is a book written by the ancient Greek historian, Herodotus. It is considered to be one of the earliest works of history and is divided into nine books. The book covers the history of the Persian Wars between Greece and...

A History Of The Town Of Murrayfield, Earlier Known As Township No. 9 is a book written by Alfred Minott Copeland in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Murrayfield, a town located in Massachusetts, USA. The author traces the...

Manchuria: Its People, Resources And Recent History is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Hosie that provides an in-depth analysis of the region of Manchuria. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history, geography, politics, economy, and culture of the region.Hosie...

Fire Fountains V1: The Kingdom of Hawaii; Its Volcanoes and the History of its Missions is a book written by G. F. Gordon-Cumming. The book is a comprehensive account of the Kingdom of Hawaii, its volcanoes, and the history of its missions. The author...

""Makers of History: Xerxes"" is a historical biography written by Jacob Abbott that explores the life and reign of Xerxes I, the fourth king of the Achaemenid Empire. The book covers Xerxes' childhood, his rise to power, his military campaigns, and his ultimate downfall....

The First Nine Books Of The Danish History Of Saxo Grammaticus is a book edited by Oliver Elton. It presents the first nine books of the Danish History written by Saxo Grammaticus, a Danish historian and writer from the 12th century. The book covers...

The Dream World: A Survey Of The History And Mystery Of Dreams by R. L. Megroz is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating and enigmatic world of dreams. This book delves into the history of dreams, from ancient civilizations to modern times, and examines...

Memoirs of Dr. Samuel Guthrie and the History of the Discovery of Chloroform and the Discovery of Anaesthesia by Henry M. Lyman is a book that recounts the life and work of Dr. Samuel Guthrie, a renowned American chemist and physician who made significant...

King of the Black Isles is the first book of poems by J. U. Nicolson, an American poet and translator of poetry whose works initially appeared in Chicago-area newspapers during the early 1920s. King of the Black Isles exhibits Nicolson's appreciation for a variety...

The History of Ashland County, Ohio is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Ashland County, Ohio from its early days to the early 20th century. Written by Abraham J. Baughman and published in 1909, the book covers various aspects of the...

The History And Antiquities Of Filey: In The County Of York (1828) is a book written by John Cole that provides a comprehensive account of the history and antiquities of Filey, a small town located in the county of York, England. The book is...

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This volume must be regarded not as the support of an existing reputation, or as a bid for the establishment of posthumous renown, but as the record and memorial of a rare and attractive personality. The accurate, insatiable, and broad-minded student is revealed; the...

""A Chronicle of the Kings of Scotland"" is a historical account of the Scottish monarchy from the reign of Fergus the First to James the Sixth in 1611. The book was written by John W. Mackenzie and was first published in 1830. The author...

Author: Harrison John ThorntonISBN-10: 1258498154ISBN-13: 9781258498153Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 326Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.68d

United States Department Of The Interior, Bulletin 821A.Author: Clyde Polhemus RossISBN-10: 1258466139ISBN-13: 9781258466138Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 18Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.04d

My First Seventy Years is a memoir written by Florentine Scholle Sutro, chronicling her life from her birth in 1906 until her 70th birthday in 1976. Sutro was an accomplished artist, musician, and writer, and her memoir reflects her wide-ranging interests and experiences. She...

Author: Goldwin Albert SmithISBN-10: 1258215357ISBN-13: 9781258215354Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 582Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.69lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.18d

Author: Stanley Elkins, Eric McKitrickISBN-10: 125818849XISBN-13: 9781258188498Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

""The History of Guernsey, Part of the Ancient Duchy of Normandy: From the Remotest Period of Antiquity to the Year 1814"" is a book authored by William Berry and published in 1815. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Guernsey, an...

Recollections and Legends of Serk, An Account of Its First Settlement and Early History: With Useful Hints to Visitors is a historical book written by Louisa Lane in 1840. The book details the early settlement and history of Serk, an island located in the...

The ""History Of The Worshipful Company Of Skinners Of London"" is a book written by William Herbert in 1837. It provides a comprehensive account of the Worshipful Company of Skinners, one of the oldest and most prestigious livery companies in London. The book covers...

Gems And Precious Stones: With Descriptions Of Their Distinctive Properties, The Methods For Determining Them, Etc. (1896) is a comprehensive guide to the world of gemstones and precious stones. Written by Henry George Smith, a renowned gemologist of the 19th century, this book provides...

A Critical History of the Text of the New Testament is a book written by Richard Simon in 1689. The book is a comprehensive study of the textual history of the New Testament, examining the various manuscripts, translations, and editions of the text that...

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The History And Descent Of The House Of Rowallane is a book written by William Mure in 1825. It is a detailed account of the history and genealogy of the Rowallane family, a prominent Scottish clan that played a significant role in the country's...

""The Sacred History of the Old and New Testament V6: From the Creation of the World, Till the Days of Constantine the Great, Reduced into Annals"" is a book written by William Whiston in 1745. This book provides a detailed account of the history...

""A Discourse of Free Thinking"" is a book written by Anthony Collins in 1713. The book was written in response to the rise and growth of a group called Free Thinkers. The author argues that free thinking is necessary for intellectual progress and that...

""History of the Shuey Family in America: From 1732 to 1919"" is a book written by Dennis Boeshore Shuey and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive genealogical account of the Shuey family in America, tracing their lineage from their arrival in the...

The book ""History Of The Boehm Flute: With Illustrations Exemplifying Its Origin By Progressive Stages"" was written by Christopher Welch and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Boehm flute, a type of flute that was developed in the mid-19th...

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