History - Essays

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Indian Shipping: A History Of The Sea-Borne Trade And Maritime Activity Of The Indians From The Earliest Times (1912) is a book written by Radhakumud Mookerji that explores the history of India's maritime trade and activity. The book provides a comprehensive account of the...

First Books of Natural History is a book written by W.S.W. Ruschenberger, first published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive guide to the natural world, covering topics such as zoology, botany, geology, and mineralogy. The author provides detailed descriptions of various animals, plants,...

Collegium: No. 1 Bis No. 42, 1902 (1902) is a book published by the International Society Leather Trades. It is a collection of articles, essays, and reports related to the leather industry. The book covers a wide range of topics such as the history...

Climbing Reminiscences Of The Dolomites is a book written by Leone Sinigaglia and first published in 1896. The book is a collection of personal accounts of the author's experiences climbing in the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy. Sinigaglia was a renowned Italian composer and...

Bad Times: An Essay On The Present Depression Of Trade, Tracing It To Its Sources In Enormous Foreign Loans (1885) is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace. The book is an essay that explores the economic depression of trade during the late 19th...

""Entered At Stationers Hall"" is a historical sketch of the Company of Stationers, written by the Company themselves and first published in 1871. The Company of Stationers was an English guild that regulated the publishing industry from the 16th to the 19th century, and...

Boston's Trade and Commerce for Forty Years, 1844-1884 is a historical book written by Hamilton Andrews Hill in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the economic growth and development of Boston during the period of 1844 to 1884. The author has compiled...

Fifty Years Of National Progress, 1837 To 1887 is a book written by Michael George Mulhall in 1887. The book chronicles the history of the United Kingdom during the period of 1837 to 1887, highlighting the progress made in various fields such as agriculture,...

Trade And Trade Centers Of History is a book written by W. Hamilton Benham and published in 1907. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history of trade and trade centers around the world. It covers various aspects of trade, including the origins...

""Trade and Currency in Early Oregon: A Study in the Commercial and Monetary History of the Pacific Northwest"" is a historical book written by James Henry Gilbert and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive study of the commercial and monetary history of...

The History, Law, And Practice Of The Stock Exchange is a comprehensive book written by Arthur Pierre Poley in 1907. The book delves into the history of the stock exchange, tracing its origins back to the 17th century and exploring its evolution over time....

The History of the Wicked Plots and Conspiracies of Our Pretended Saints is a book written by Henry Foulis in 1662. The book provides a detailed account of the conspiracies and plots carried out by individuals who pretended to be saints. Foulis exposes the...

The History of the Society of Merchant Venturers of the City of Bristol: With Some Account of the Anterior Merchants' Guilds is a book written by John Latimer and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Society of Merchant Venturers,...

The History Of The Parish Of St. Petrock, Exeter, As Shown By Its Churchwardens������� Accounts And Other Records (1882) is a book written by Robert Dymond. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the parish of St. Petrock in Exeter, as...

The History of Public and Solemn State Oaths, published in 1716 by A. Bettesworth Publisher, is a comprehensive account of all the oaths taken by the kings of England throughout history. This book provides a detailed insight into the various oaths that were taken...

The History of New Jersey: From Its Discovery by Europeans to the Adoption of the Federal Constitution is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Francis Gordon in 1834. The book delves into the rich history of New Jersey, starting from the time of its...

Polish Atrocities In Ukrainian Galicia (1919) is a historical account of the events that took place in the region of Galicia during the year 1919. The book is written by Volodymyr Temnytskyl, a Ukrainian historian and writer, who documents the brutal actions of the...

King Herring: An Account Of The World�������s Most Valuable Fish The Industries It Supports, And The Part It Has Played In History (1909) by Hugh McCormick Smith is a comprehensive exploration of the herring fish and its impact on the world. The book delves...

""Early History of Lighthouses: With a Short Account of Lighthouse Legislation in the United Kingdom"" is a book written by Thomas R. Tait in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of lighthouses, starting from the ancient Greeks and Romans to...

""Early Revenue History Of Bengal And The Fifth Report, 1812"" is a historical book written by Frank David Ascoli in 1917. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the revenue system in Bengal during the early period of British rule. Ascoli examines the various...

The Soverane Herbe: A History Of Tobacco is a book written by W. A. Penn and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive history of tobacco, from its origins and early use by indigenous peoples to its widespread cultivation and consumption throughout the...

""An Analysis and History of the Currency Question: Together with an Account of the Origin and Growth of Joint Stock Banking in England"" is a book written by Thomas Joplin in 1832. The book provides a comprehensive analysis and historical account of the currency...

A History of Ancient Ceremonies is a book written by Jonas Porree in 1669. The book explores the various ceremonies and rituals that were practiced in ancient times, including those of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It provides a detailed account of the religious...

""Views of the Constitution of Virginia: Contained in the Essays of One of the People"" is a book written by Conway Robinson and published in 1850. The book is a collection of essays that discuss the Constitution of Virginia, which was adopted in 1776....

The Risings of the Luddites: Chartists and Plugdrawers is a historical account of the Luddite movement in England during the early 19th century. Written by Frank Peel and originally published in 1888, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the social and economic conditions...

The Making Of A Great Magazine: Being An Inquiry Into The Past And The Future Of Harper�������s Magazine (1889) is a book written by Harper and Brothers. The book is an insightful exploration of the history and future of Harper's Magazine, one of the...

""The History of the Parliament of England, Which Began November 3, 1640: With a Short and Necessary View of Some Precedent Years"" is a book written by Thomas May and published in 1812. The book provides a detailed account of the English Parliament that...

The Financial History of New York State: From 1789 to 1912 is a historical account of the economic and financial development of New York State during the period of 1789 to 1912. Written by Don Conger Sowers, this book was first published in 1914...

Reeves������� History Of The English Law V1: From The Time Of The Romans To The End Of The Reign Of Elizabeth (1880) is a comprehensive historical account of the development of English law from the Roman period up until the end of the reign...

The Society of Free States is a book written by Dwight Whitney Morrow and published in 1919. The book explores the concept of a society made up of free states, each with its own unique culture, traditions, and government. Morrow argues that such a...

The Right of Sanctuary in England: A Study in Institutional History is a book written by Norman Maclaren Trenholme, first published in 1903. The book examines the historical development of the right of sanctuary in England, which allowed individuals accused of crimes to seek...

The Practice of the County Courts, By Writ of Justicies: With Forms, Declarations, Costs, Etc. is a legal guidebook written by Joseph Sweet and published in 1828. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the procedures and practices of the County Courts in England...

The Privy Council Under The Tudors, written by Eustace Percy and published in 1907, is a historical account of the Privy Council during the Tudor period in England. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the role and function of the Privy Council, which...

""The Paraguayan Chaco: Or A Brief Statement Of The Titles Of Paraguay On The Ownership Of The Territory Of That Name"" is a book written by Cecilio Baez in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive account of the ownership of the Paraguayan Chaco, a...

The History of the Legal Polity of the Roman State: And of the Rise, Progress and Extent of the Roman Laws is a book written by Thomas Bever in 1781. The book discusses the legal system of the Roman Empire, tracing its development from...

The book titled ""The History, Civil and Commercial, of the British Colonies in the West Indies V1"" was written by Bryan Edwards and was first published in 1793. This book is a comprehensive account of the history, society, culture, and economy of the British...

""Some Recent Criticism of Gelpcke versus Dubuque: Being the Sharswood Prize Essay for 1899"" is a book written by Thomas Raeburn White and published in 1899. The book is a critical analysis of two landmark cases in American legal history - Gelpcke v. Dubuque...

Some Forgotten Facts In The History Of Sheffield And District: Being An Account Of The Attercliffe-Cum-Darnal Inclosure Act (1907) by Paulus, Carolus is a historical account of a significant event in the Sheffield and District area. The book focuses on the Attercliffe-Cum-Darnal Inclosure Act...

National Economy: A History Of The American Protective System And Its Effects Upon The Several Branches Of Domestic Industry is a book written by Andrew White Young in 1864. The book provides a comprehensive history of the American protective system and its impact on...

Monagas and Paez: Being A Brief View Of The Late Events In Venezuela (1850) is a book written by Thomas Williams. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political events that took place in Venezuela during the late 1840s, specifically focusing on the...

Mistake In Contract: A Study In Comparative Jurisprudence is a legal text written by Edwin Corwin McKeag in 1905. The book explores the concept of mistake in contract law, analyzing different legal systems from around the world and comparing their approaches to this issue....

The Constitutional History Of The United States V3: 1861-1895 (1901) is a book written by Francis Newton Thorpe. It is the third volume in a series that explores the constitutional history of the United States. This particular volume covers the period between 1861 and...

The book ""History of Ceylon: Presented by Captain John Ribeyro to the King of Portugal, in 1685"" is a historical account of the island of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. The book was originally written by Captain John Ribeyro and was presented to...

History Of The Clay Working Industry In The United States is a comprehensive book written by Heinrich Ries in 1909. It provides a detailed account of the evolution and development of the clay working industry in the United States. The book covers the history...

The Confederation Of The British North American Provinces: Their Past History And Future Prospects is a historical book written by Thomas Rawlings in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the formation of the Canadian Confederation, which united the British North American colonies...

""The Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics, 1869-1915: A Sketch of Its History, Organization and Functions, Together with a List of Its Publications and Illustrative Charts"" is a historical account of the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics from its establishment in 1869 to 1915. The book is...

International Law Topics: Neutrality Proclamations and Regulations, with Notes, 1916 (1917) is a book authored by Austin M. Knight. The book is a comprehensive guide to the concept of neutrality in international law. It provides an in-depth analysis of the legal framework governing neutrality,...

The History of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers of London is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and activities of one of the oldest and most prestigious trade guilds in the city. Written by William Herbert and first published in 1837, the book...

Notes On The Constitutional History Of The United States is a book written by Kenneth McIntosh in 1877. The book is a comprehensive study of the constitutional history of the United States and provides a detailed account of the development of the American Constitution...