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Andrew Jackson: A Compilation Of The Messages And Papers Of The Presidents is a comprehensive collection of the speeches, letters, and official documents of the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. Compiled by James D. Richardson, this book provides readers with a...

""History Of The Ball Family: Genealogy Of The New Haven Branch, Allen Ball And Some Of His Descendants, 1638-1864"" is a book written by Leonard Abram Bradley in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Ball family, specifically focusing on the New...

The Holy Year of Jubilee is a historical and ceremonial account of the Roman Jubilee, written by Herbert Thurston and originally published in 1900. The book provides a detailed description of the history and significance of the Jubilee, a special year of remission of...

""A History Of The College Of Arms: And The Lives Of All The Kings, Heralds, And Pursuivants, From The Reign Of Richard III"" by Mark Noble is a comprehensive account of the College of Arms, a royal corporation responsible for the regulation of heraldry...

The Comstock Lode: Its Formation and History is a historical account of the discovery and development of the Comstock Lode, a rich silver deposit located in Nevada, United States. The book was written by John Adams Church and originally published in 1879. The book...

The Manual of Cricket by Alexander D. Paterson is a comprehensive guide to the game of cricket. Originally published in 1847, this book includes numerous illustrations and covers the laws of the game, as well as providing an account of its history and 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...

""A History of Milan Under the Sforza"" by Cecilia Ady is a comprehensive account of the political and cultural developments of Milan during the Sforza dynasty, which ruled the city from 1450 to 1535. The book covers the reigns of the six Sforza dukes,...

""The Magdalene Islands"" is a travelogue written by George Patterson in 1891. The book offers a vivid description of the Magdalen Islands, a small archipelago located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada. Patterson provides a detailed account of the geography, climate, flora, and...

The Secret History of Pythagoras is a book written by Samuel Croxall in 1751. The book is a fictional account of the life of Pythagoras, the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician. The author presents a detailed narrative of Pythagoras' life, from his birth on...

Acton In History is a historical book compiled by James Fletcher for the Middlesex County History in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Acton, a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It covers the early settlement of Acton by Native...

""New Elements of Conic Sections: Together with a Method for Their Description on a Plane"" is a mathematical treatise written by Philippe De La Hire and published in 1729. The book presents a comprehensive study of conic sections, including ellipses, hyperbolas, and parabolas, and...

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...

John B. Keane was born in Listowel in 1928. Educated at St. Michael's College he has worked as a chemist's assistant, assistant to a fowl-buyer, furnace-operator and clerk. Son of a widely respected teacher W. B. Keane, John B. started to write seriously when...

The book ""History of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania"" was written by Henry C. Bradsby and was published in 1893. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, from its early settlement to the late 19th century. The book covers a wide...

Scraps of Early Texas History is a book written by Mary Sherwood Helm and first published in 1884. It is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the early days of Texas, from the time of its colonization by the Spanish to the end...

The History of the Town of Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1727-1912 is a comprehensive book written by James Otis Lyford in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the town of Canterbury, New Hampshire, from its early settlement in 1727 to...

Common Law Pleading, Its History And Principles: Including Dicey�������s Rules Concerning Parties To Actions And Stephen�������s Rules Of Pleading (1897) is a book written by Richard Ross Perry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and principles of common law pleading, with...

Charlotte Corday, A Tragedy: With Introduction And Notes is a play written by French playwright Francois Ponsard in 1893. The play is based on the life of Charlotte Corday, a French revolutionary who assassinated Jean-Paul Marat, a radical journalist and politician, during the French...

Haverford College: A History And An Interpretation is a comprehensive book written by Rufus M. Jones. The book delves into the rich history of Haverford College, a private liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania. Jones provides readers with a detailed account of the...

A History of the Town of Fairfax is a comprehensive book that offers a detailed account of the history of Fairfax, a town located in the state of Vermont, USA. Written by Jeanne Johnson Rust, the book covers the town's history from its early...

Author: Edgar KemlerISBN-10: 1258410117ISBN-13: 9781258410117Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2012Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d

""The Great Cylinder Inscriptions A and B of Gudea, Part 1, Text and Sign Lift"" is a historical book written by Ira Maurice Price. It was first published in 1899 and is a comprehensive study of the ancient clay cylinders found in the Telloh...

The Six Cities of Cibola 1581-1680 is a historical book written by F. W. Hodge. The book provides a detailed account of the Spanish exploration of the American Southwest during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Specifically, it focuses on the search for...

The History Of The Parish Of Bispham: In The County Of Lancaster (1887) is a book written by Henry Fishwick. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the parish of Bispham, located in the county of Lancaster in England. The book covers...

The book ""History Of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts V2, 1864-1893: Including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, And Nahant"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Lynn, Massachusetts and its surrounding areas between the years 1864 and 1893. Written by James Robinson Newhall and published in...

""The History of the Discovery and Conquest of the Canary Islands"" is a book written by Juan de Abreu de Galindo in 1767. The book provides a detailed account of the exploration and colonization of the Canary Islands by the Spanish in the 15th...

""The History of the Culdees: The Ancient Clergy of the British Isles, A.D. 177-1300"" is a book written by Duncan McCallum and published in 1855. The book explores the history of the Culdees, an ancient order of clergy in the British Isles who were...

The Town, Fields, And Folk Of Wrexham In The Time Of James The First is a historical book written by Alfred Neobard Palmer in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the town of Wrexham during the reign of James I, covering topics...

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The book titled ""The Commemoration Of The Founding Of The House Of Chickering And Sons Upon The Eightieth Anniversary Of The Event, 1823-1903"" was published in 1904 by Chickering and Sons. The book celebrates the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Chickering and...

Newport (1896) is a book written by William Crary Brownell that provides a detailed description of the city of Newport, Rhode Island, during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the...

""A History Of The Island Of St. Helena: From Its Discovery By The Portuguese To The Year 1806"" is a book written by Thomas H. Brooke and published in 1808. It provides a detailed account of the history of the island of St. Helena...

A History of Political Economy is a comprehensive book written by Gustav Cohn in 1894. The book delves into the history of political economy, exploring the evolution of economic thought from ancient times to the 19th century. Cohn examines the works of prominent economists...

The Tariff History Of The United States is a book written by Frank William Taussig in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of tariffs in the United States, starting from the early colonial period to the early 20th century. It...

The Annals of San Francisco is a comprehensive historical account of the city of San Francisco, California, written by Frank Soule. The book covers the period from the city's founding in 1776 to the mid-19th century, providing a detailed chronicle of its growth and...

A History of the Sikhs: From the Origin of the Nation to the Battles of the Sutlej is a comprehensive account of the Sikh community and their history. Written by Joseph Davey Cunningham, a British colonial administrator who served in India during the 19th...

Indian Legends with a Comparison between the Book of Mormon History and Various Indian Legends is a book written by J. W. Lesueur. The book is a comprehensive study of Indian legends and their comparison with the history of the Book of Mormon. The...

""History of the Bahama Islands: With a Special Study of the Abolition of Slavery in the Colony"" by James Martin Wright is a comprehensive historical account of the Bahama Islands, a British colony in the Caribbean. The book covers the period from the first...

The book ""Island Of Mackinac: Giving A Description Of All The Objects Of Interest And Places Of Resort In The Straits Of Mackinac And Its Vicinity"" was written by John Disturnell and published in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Island...

""The History of the Culdees: The Ancient Clergy of the British Isles, A.D. 177-1300"" is a historical account written by Duncan McCallum and first published in 1855. The book explores the origins and practices of the Culdees, a group of Christian monks who lived...

A Genealogical History Of The Hunsicker Family (1911) is a book written by Henry A. Hunsicker. The book is a comprehensive genealogical history of the Hunsicker family, tracing their lineage back several generations. It provides detailed information on the family's origins, including their migration...

Lionel Wyld's collection of folk tales and historic sketches of the Erie Canal is sure to charm an audience that appreciates his knowledge of life on the Ee-rye-ee. Drawn from his collection of folklore material and photographs, they are a welcome addition to the...

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.Author: Robert M. CoatesISBN-10: 1494090449ISBN-13: 9781494090449Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 344Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.72d

Author: Herbert AsburyISBN-10: 1258800756ISBN-13: 9781258800758Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2013Pages: 566Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.15d

Contributing Authors Include Parthenia Gregory, Grant Foreman, Clarence Turner And Many Others.Author: Oklahoma Historical SocietyISBN-10: 1258679655ISBN-13: 9781258679651Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2013Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

""Abode of Snow: A History of Himalayan Exploration and Mountaineering"" by Kenneth Mason is a comprehensive account of the adventures and expeditions undertaken by mountaineers in the Himalayan region. The book chronicles the history of Himalayan exploration, from the early British expeditions in the...

The History of the Spanish Inquisition is an abridged version of the original work by M. Llorente, the former Secretary of the Spanish Inquisition. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Spanish Inquisition, a notorious institution that operated in Spain from the late...

Norman's History of Cheltenham is a book written by John Goding in 1863 that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Cheltenham, a town located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The book covers various aspects of the town's history, including its origins,...