History - Essays

""A Tour Through The Islands Of Orkney And Schetland"" is a book written by George Low in 1774 and published in 1879. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through the islands of Orkney and Shetland, located in the northernmost part...

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""A History of Banking in the United States V1"" is a book written by John Jay Knox and originally published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of banking in the United States, from its early beginnings to the end...

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""The Sabbath Viewed In The Light Of Reason, Revelation And History: With Sketches Of Its Literature"" by James Gilfillan is a comprehensive study of the concept of the Sabbath. The book explores the origins of the Sabbath in ancient times and its development through...

""Drake and the Tudor Navy V2"" is a historical book written by Julian S. Corbett and originally published in 1899. It provides a detailed account of the Tudor navy during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, with a particular focus on the exploits of...

The book ""History Of The Ordinance Of 1787 And The Old Northwest Territory"" by Harlow Lindley is a comprehensive account of the creation and implementation of the Ordinance of 1787, which established the framework for governing the Old Northwest Territory. The book provides a...

""History of the Jews V1: From the Earliest Period to the Death of Simon the Maccabee, 135 B.C.E."" is a comprehensive historical account of the Jewish people, written by Heinrich Graetz and first published in 1891. This volume covers the period from the earliest...

The Qumran Community: Its History and Scrolls is a comprehensive book written by Charles T. Fritsch that explores the history and significance of the Qumran community and their scrolls. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the archaeological findings and historical records that shed...

Eleven thought-provoking experts from the United States and Canada explore society, culture, and change in the great, resource-laden Northwest. Essays examine the European exploration of the Pacific coast, American and Canadian comparative development, the political and constitutional foundations, economic globalization, gendered and class history,...

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Acclaimed Irish novelist Colm T?ib?n first read James Baldwin just after turning eighteen. He had completed his first year at an Irish university and was struggling to free himself from a religious upbringing. Inspired by the novel Go Tell It on the Mountain, T?ib?n...

Take the Roman festival of Saturnalia, the gift-giving Norse god Odin and the Pagan habit of bringing evergreen plants into the house at Midwinter. Add a benevolent fourth-century bishop, some drunken medieval singing and a nineteenth-century American poem. Sprinkle with the Christian tradition of...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.Author: Colonel Archibald GracieISBN-10: 1498051294ISBN-13: 9781498051293Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.76d

""New Ideals In The Planning Of Cities, Towns And Villages"" is a book written by John Nolen in 1919. The book is a comprehensive guide to urban and rural planning, outlining new and innovative ideas that could be implemented in the development of cities,...

Hoffmann: Or A Revenge For A Father, A Tragedy is a play written by Henry Chettle and published in 1852. The play tells the story of Hoffmann, a young man who seeks revenge for the murder of his father by the Duke of Saxony....

Bards and Blossoms: Or The Poetry, History and Associations of Flowers is a book written by Frederick Edward Hulme that explores the beauty, symbolism, and cultural significance of flowers. The book is divided into two parts, the first part delves into the poetic and...

""A Contemporary History Of Affairs In Ireland, From 1641 To 1652"" is a book written by John Thomas Gilbert. The book provides a comprehensive account of the events that took place in Ireland during the period of 1641 to 1652. The author, who was...

Author: Clarence Augustus Manning, Roman Smal-StockiISBN-10: 1258514850ISBN-13: 9781258514853Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2012Pages: 198Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.42d

The Botanical Review, V24, No. 4, April, 1958.Author: Robert Regester HumphreyISBN-10: 1258299151ISBN-13: 9781258299156Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2012Pages: 78Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.16d

Author: Reese WolfeISBN-10: 125819192XISBN-13: 9781258191924Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 302Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.63d

Title: Essays in History and Art.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers,...

The History Of A Mouthful Of Bread And Its Effect On The Organization Of Men And Animals is a non-fiction book written by Jean Mace. The book is an exploration of the history of bread and its impact on human society and the animal...

The History Of The First School For Deaf-Mutes Of America is a book written by Ira H. Derby that explores the education of deaf-mutes in America. The book provides a comprehensive history of the first school for deaf-mutes in America, including how the school...

Tried Receipts Of Pasadena (1914) is a cookbook written by Maud Mitchell Honberger. It is a collection of recipes that were tried and tested by the author and her friends in Pasadena, California. The book includes a wide range of recipes for appetizers, soups,...

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""Anarchy and Anarchists: A History of the Red Terror and the Social Revolution in America and Europe"" is a historical account written by Michael J. Schaack and published in 1889. The book explores the rise of anarchist movements in America and Europe during the...

Wild Folk is a novel written by Samuel Scoville and published in 1922. The book follows the story of a young man named John Endicott, who is sent to live with his uncle in the remote wilderness of Maine. There, he meets a group...

Korea: Peeps At Many Lands is a book written by Constance J. D. Coulson in 1910. The book provides a detailed description of Korea, its people, culture, and traditions. It covers various aspects of Korean life, including the geography, history, religion, and social structure...

""On The Fomorians And The Norsemen"" is a historical text written by Firbis, Duald Mac. The book explores the history and mythology of two ancient peoples - the Fomorians and the Norsemen. The Fomorians were a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, while...

""History Of Summers County: From The Earliest Settlement To The Present Time V2"" is a book written by James Henry Miller and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Summers County, West Virginia, from its earliest settlement to...

The book ""History Of Summers County: From The Earliest Settlement To The Present Time V1 (1908)"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Summers County, West Virginia. Written by James Henry Miller, the book delves into the county's earliest settlements and provides a...

Caldwell's Treatise On Hedging, History Of Hedging: Giving A Complete Theory Of Its Culture (1870) is a comprehensive guide to hedging, written by Joseph A. Caldwell. The book covers the history of hedging and provides a complete theory of its culture. It is a...

""A History Of The National Guard Of Indiana: From The Beginning Of The Militia System In 1787 To The Present Time"" is a book written by William D. Pratt in 1901. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Indiana National...

Annals of Ulster V3: 1379-1541 is a historical book compiled by Bartholomew Mac Carthy in 1895. The book covers the period from 1379 to 1541 in the history of Ulster, a province in Ireland. The annals provide a detailed account of significant events that...

""Travels Through That Part Of North America Formerly Called Louisiana V2"" is a book written by John-Bernard Bossu in 1771. It is a travelogue that describes Bossu's journey through Louisiana, which at the time included parts of modern-day Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and...

The Ancient and Modern History of the Balearic Islands is a book written by Juan Bautista Dameto in 1719. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Balearic Islands, which include Majorca, Minorca, Yvica, Formentera, and other smaller islands. The author delves into 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...

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...

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In this first of four volumes on the history of astrology, Philip Graves dives into the twin topics of technical developments and planetary discovery and their effects on modern astrological practice.In Part One, Graves reveals a thorough history of house meanings from Manilius to...

The History Of Christian Missions V2: Of The Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Eighteenth, And Nineteenth Centuries (1864) is a comprehensive book written by William Brown. The book focuses on the history of Christian missions during the period of the sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. It...

This book will put your trivia knowledge of the United States to the test while also teaching you a slew of new facts. There are also interesting items that are distinctly American, from baseball to the blues to Hollywood. A fun book designed to...

Abraham Lincoln is the 16th president of United States, but he is also one of United States greatest heroes. "To the younger generation Abraham Lincoln has already become a half-mythical figure, which, in the haze of historic distance, grows to more and more heroic...

The History Of The Papal States: From Their Origin To The Present Day by John Miley is a comprehensive account of the history of the Papal States, from their origins in the early days of Christianity to the present day. The book covers the...

""The Manual of Cricket"" by Alexander D. Paterson, published in 1847, is a comprehensive guide to the sport of cricket. The book contains numerous illustrations and covers the laws of the game, as well as providing a brief history of cricket and the progressive...

Invernessiana: Contributions Toward A History Of The Town And Parish Of Inverness, From 1160 To 1599 is a book written by Charles Fraser-Mackintosh and published in 1875. The book is a historical account of the town and parish of Inverness, Scotland, from the years...

Newport (1896) is a historical book written by William Crary Brownell. The book is set in the late 19th century and focuses on the affluent city of Newport, Rhode Island. Brownell provides a detailed account of the city's history, culture, and society during this...

The Story Of The Stock Exchange: Its History And Position is a comprehensive book written by Charles Duguid that delves into the origins and development of the stock exchange. The book covers the history of the stock exchange from its early beginnings in the...