History - Essays

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...

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...

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...

Imaginative and cerebral, this volume recounts the fantastic history of the antipodes--namely Australia and New Zealand--from the Western perspective over the course of the past five millennia. Tracing the fiction underlying the fact in the tales of, among others, Marco Polo, John Mandeville, and...

Author: William Guy CarrISBN-10: 1805403192ISBN-13: 9781805403197Publisher: Omnia Veritas LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2025Pages: 326Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1884 Edition.Author: Dosabhai Framji KarakaISBN-10: 1498123880ISBN-13: 9781498123884Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 632Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.84lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.27d

""A Plain Description of the Bermudas, Now Called Sommer Islands: With the Manner of Their Discovery 1609 (1613)"" is a historical book written by Silvester Jourdain. The book provides a detailed account of the discovery of the Bermudas, also known as the Sommer Islands,...

Prophecy And History In Relation To The Messiah: Warburton Lectures For 1880-1884 (1885) is a book written by Alfred Edersheim. The book explores the relationship between prophecy and history in relation to the Messiah. The author draws on his extensive knowledge of the Bible...

The book ""History of Charles Dixon, One of the Early English Settlers of Sackville, N.B."" is a historical account written by James Dunbar Dixon in 1891. The book details the life and experiences of Charles Dixon, who was one of the first English settlers...

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...

Eric Foner has done more to shape the public and professional understanding of American history than any other scholar. The preeminent historian of the Civil War era, Foner's keynote has been American freedom and its changing meanings and boundaries. We see in his award-winning...

Author: Henry GuerlacISBN-10: 1258704900ISBN-13: 9781258704902Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2013Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.35d

Author: Henry GuerlacISBN-10: 1258704919ISBN-13: 9781258704919Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2013Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.35d

Author: Henry GuerlacISBN-10: 1258704862ISBN-13: 9781258704865Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2013Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.34d

Author: Helen Edson SlocumISBN-10: 1258495473ISBN-13: 9781258495473Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.06d

""A Short History of Michigan State"" by Lyle Blair is a concise and informative book that explores the history of Michigan State University, from its founding in 1855 to the present day. The book covers a range of topics, including the university's early years...

Author: Alice Ann ParrottISBN-10: 1258255596ISBN-13: 9781258255596Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/25/2012Pages: 228Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.48d

Author: Mary McDonoughISBN-10: 1258171066ISBN-13: 9781258171063Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 172Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d

The Discovery of the North Pole is a historical account of Robert Edwin Peary's successful expedition to the North Pole in 1909. Peary was an American explorer and naval officer who had been attempting to reach the North Pole for over two decades. In...

""Principles of Quakerism: A Collection of Essays"" is a book published in 1909 by the Society of Friends. The book is a compilation of essays written by various Quaker authors, exploring the core principles and beliefs of the Quaker faith. The essays cover a...

The History of Medicine in New York V5: Three Centuries of Medical Progress is a book written by James Joseph Walsh and published in 1919. It is a comprehensive account of the medical advancements that took place in New York over a span of...

""History of the Emigrant Boers in South Africa"" is a comprehensive account of the Boer settlement in South Africa, written by George McCall Theal in 1888. The book traces the origins of the Boers, their migration from the Cape Colony to the interior of...

""The History of Illinois: From Its Earliest Settlement in the Present Time"" is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Illinois, written by William Henry Carpenter and published in 1869. The book covers the early exploration and settlement of the region by French...

The History of German Song, written by Louis Charles Elson and first published in 1888, is a comprehensive account of the development of vocal composition in Germany. The book delves into the history of German music, tracing its origins from the early Middle Ages...

The History of Darien, written by Francis Borland and published in 1779, is a historical account of the Scottish colony of New Caledonia in Darien, Panama. The book begins by detailing the reasons for the establishment of the colony, including the desire for a...

Embroidery and Lace: Their Manufacture and History from the Remotest Antiquity to the Present Day is a comprehensive book written by Ernest Lefebure in 1888. The book provides a detailed account of the history and evolution of embroidery and lace-making from ancient times to...

""Notes on the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore (1874)"" is a historical account of the Catholic Church's Second Plenary Council, which took place in Baltimore, Maryland in 1874. The book is written by Sebastian Smith, a Catholic priest who attended the council as a...

The Mysteries of Florence is a novel written by George Lippard in 1864. The book is set in the city of Florence, Italy, and follows the story of a young American artist named Paul Arden. Arden arrives in Florence to study art, but soon...

Kaleidoscopic Quebec is a book written by Amy Oakley that provides a comprehensive and colorful overview of the Canadian province of Quebec. The book covers various aspects of Quebec's history, culture, geography, and society, giving readers a deep understanding of this unique and diverse...

""A Race For Liberty: Or My Capture, Imprisonment And Escape"" is a memoir written by William Burson, detailing his experiences during the American Civil War. Burson was a Union soldier who was captured by Confederate forces and imprisoned in several different locations throughout the...

""A Brief History of the Baptists and Their Distinctive Principles and Practices Part One"" is a historical account of the Baptist denomination and its beliefs and practices. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the period from the beginning...

""Captains of the Host: A History of the Seventh Day Adventists V1"" is a comprehensive book written by Arthur Whitefield Spalding that delves into the history of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The book provides a detailed account of the origins of the Adventist...

Outlines of the History of Ethics is a book written by the English philosopher Henry Sidgwick. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of ethical thought, tracing the development of ethical theories from ancient times to the 19th century. Sidgwick begins by...

John Knox's History of the Reformation in Scotland V1 is a book that recounts the events of the Reformation in Scotland, as witnessed and recorded by John Knox himself. The book is the first volume of a two-volume series, and it covers the period...

John Knox's History of the Reformation in Scotland V2 is a book that provides a detailed account of the Scottish Reformation, written by the Scottish theologian and reformer, John Knox. The book is the second volume of a two-volume set and covers the period...

The History of Egypt V10 is a comprehensive book written by S. Rappoport that covers the history of Egypt from ancient times to the modern era. The book is divided into ten volumes that provide a detailed account of the political, social, cultural, and...

The History of Religious Orders by Charles Warren Currier is a comprehensive book that delves into the origins and evolution of religious orders across the world. The author provides a detailed account of the various religious orders that have emerged throughout history, including the...

""History of Free Masonry in Elizabeth, New Jersey"" is a book written by Joseph H. Gray in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Freemasonry in Elizabeth, New Jersey, from its inception to the present day. It covers the founding...

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 History of Europe: From the Invasions to the XVI Century"" is a comprehensive account of Europe's history from the decline of the Roman Empire to the 16th century. Written by Belgian historian Henri Pirenne, the book explores the political, economic, and cultural changes...

The Illustrated History Of The Borough Of Queens, New York City (1908) is a comprehensive book written by Georg Von Skal that provides an in-depth look at the history of Queens, one of the five boroughs of New York City. The book is filled...

The History of Guy, Earl of Warwick is a book written by J. Beck in 1841. It tells the story of Guy of Warwick, a legendary figure from English folklore who was said to have lived during the reign of King Athelstan in the...

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 Country Printer: An Essay"" is a literary work written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1896. The book is an essay that explores the life and work of a country printer in the late 19th century. Howells examines the printer's role in...

The People of the Abyss by Jack London - The People of the Abyss (1903) is a book by Jack London about life in the East End of London in 1902. He wrote this first-hand account by living in the East End (including the...

A COMPANION TOWORLD HISTORY "This new volume offers insightful reflections by both leading and emerging world historians on approaches, methodologies, arguments, and pedagogies of a sub-discipline that has continued to be in flux as well as in need of defining itself as a relevant...

The Cults of Lanuvium is a book written by Arthur Ernest Gordon that explores the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient city of Lanuvium, located in central Italy. The book delves into the cults and deities worshipped by the people of Lanuvium, including...

The Age of the Condottieri: A Short History of Medieval Italy from 1409-1530 is a book written by Oscar Browning. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political and military history of Italy during the period of the Condottieri, which was marked by...

Vital Energetics: A Study in Comparative Basal Metabolism by Francis Gano Benedict is a comprehensive book that delves into the study of the basal metabolism of various organisms. The book provides a comparative analysis of the basal metabolism of different species, including humans, animals,...

Additional Contributing Authors Robert L. Kahn, Eufrosina Dvoichenko-Markov, C. William Miller And Others. Proceedings Of The American Philosophical Society, Volume 99, Number 6, December 15, 1955.Author: William E. Lingelbach, Whitfield J. Jr. Bell, Edwin WolfISBN-10: 1258540444ISBN-13: 9781258540449Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2013Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight:...