History - Essays

""A History of Maryland: From Its Settlement in 1634 to the Year 1848"" is a comprehensive account of the early colonial history of Maryland. Written by James McSherry and published in 1852, the book delves into the origins of Maryland, its founding by Lord...

""History of the Woodcock Family: From 1692 to September 1, 1912"" is a genealogical book written by William Lee Woodcock. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Woodcock family's history, tracing their lineage from the year 1692 up until the early 20th century....

The History Of A Noble And Wailzeand Squire, William Meldrum (1594) is a book written by David Lyndesay. The book is a historical account of the life of William Meldrum, a noble and valiant squire who lived during the 16th century. The book provides...

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Christologia, Or A Metrical Paraphrase On The History Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ is a book written by Elisha Coles Jr. and published in 1671. The book is a poetic retelling of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, from his birth...

""History of the Indians of North and South America"" is a book written by Samuel G. Goodrich in 1844. The book provides a comprehensive account of the indigenous people of the Americas, covering their history, culture, and way of life. It explores the various...

The History Of The Oberlin-Wellington Rescue (1859) is a historical account written by Jacob R. Shipherd that details the events surrounding the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue, a significant event in the history of the abolitionist movement. The book provides a detailed narrative of the rescue of...

""History Of San Bernardino Valley From The Padres To The Pioneers, 1810-1851"" is a comprehensive historical account of the San Bernardino Valley in California, USA, from the time of the Spanish missionaries to the arrival of American pioneers. The book is authored by Father...

The book ""History of the MacDonalds and Lords of the Isles: With Genealogies of the Principal Families of the Name"" by Alexander MacKenzie is a comprehensive account of the MacDonald clan and their role in the history of Scotland. The MacDonalds were one of...

""The History of the Royal Society"" is a book written by Thomas Sprat that chronicles the origins and development of the Royal Society, a prestigious scientific organization founded in London in 1660. The book provides a detailed account of the Society's early meetings, its...

The Hebrew Language: Its History And Characteristics (1867) is a book written by Henry Craik that provides a comprehensive overview of the Hebrew language. The book covers the history of the Hebrew language, including its origin and development over the centuries. It also delves...

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""Daturas of the Old World and New"" is a book written by William Edwin Safford in 1922. The book provides a detailed account of the narcotic properties of datura plants and their use in oracular and initiatory ceremonies. Datura is a genus of flowering...

The Study Of Idylls Of The King: Critical Notes, References, And Topics For Study is a book written by Hannah Amelia Davidson and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to the famous work of Tennyson, Idylls of the King. It provides...

The Kings of Judah and Israel: Or The History of the Jews is a book published in 1837 by the Religious Tract Society. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Jewish people, specifically focusing on the reigns of the kings...

Lloyd's Yesterday and Today is a historical book written by Henry M. Grey in 1893. The book provides an in-depth look at the history of Lloyd's of London, one of the world's most renowned insurance markets. It covers the origins of Lloyd's, its growth...

""A History of the Castle Family: From 1635 to 1900"" is a book written by William Wallace Ingraham and published in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the Castle family, tracing their lineage from their earliest known ancestor in 1635 up until...

The Yonkers Carnegie Library was commonly held to be the most beautiful building in the city. No one seemed to know for sure why it was destroyed. The circumstances that led to the death of the library are steeped in half-truths, incredible lies, and...

Representing over four decades of work, this monograph by historian Mark H. Haller includes his work on organized crime in Chicago, particularly the origins of John Landesco's now classic work titled Organized Crime in Chicago (1929), written for the Illinois Crime Survey. Essays on...

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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 is not a book of documents, snippets or worthy speeches. Instead it presents the original essays and the moments of insight that told us what Australia is and could be. These are the essential statements - from historians, reporters, novelists, mavericks and visionaries...

The stories, or essays, or perhaps poems in disguise, collected here are somewhat whimsical. They emerged from simple questions: What is Zen? Who was Confucius? What was it like to be a kid in Japan 10,000 years ago, or 1000, or 500? How did...

A History Of The Picts Or Romano-British Wall, And Of The Roman Stations And Vallum is a book written by Richard Abbatt in 1849. The book provides a detailed history of the Picts, a group of people who lived in what is now Scotland...

Personal essays on the natural history of the Stanley Creek area of Gaston County, North Carolina.Author: Richard RankinISBN-10: 1502458527ISBN-13: 9781502458520Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2014Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.31d

The History Of The Governors Of Egypt is a historical book written by Al-Kindi, also known as Abu Umar Muhammad Ibn Yusuf. The book provides a detailed account of the governors of Egypt from the time of the Islamic conquest until the end of...

We Who Are About To Die: Prison As Seen By A Condemned Man is a non-fiction book written by David Lamson, who was sentenced to death for the murder of his wife in 1933. The book is a firsthand account of Lamson's experiences in...

The book ""Essay On Roosevelt's Second Inaugural Address"" by Percy Crosby is a critical analysis of the speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 20, 1937, upon his re-election for a second term. The author examines the themes, language, and rhetorical devices...

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On The Early History Of The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit: With Especial Reference To The Controversies Of The Fourth Century is a scholarly work by Henry Barclay Swete, published in 1873. The book explores the early history of the Christian doctrine of the...

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Additional Editor Is W. Eugene Stern. Contributors Include William J. Atkinson, Kenneth M. Browne, John V. Crawford And Many Others.Author: Arthur Earl WalkerISBN-10: 1258757885ISBN-13: 9781258757885Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/15/2013Pages: 596Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.73lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.21d

Author: Willard E. YagerISBN-10: 1258590670ISBN-13: 9781258590673Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2013Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.46d

Superstition's Gold is a thrilling and captivating book that delves into the mysterious history of hidden treasure in Superstition Mountain, Arizona. Written by Oren Arnold, the book explores the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine, a fabled gold mine that has been sought after...

A History of Rusk County, Texas is a comprehensive book written by Dorman H. Winfrey, detailing the history of Rusk County, Texas, from its earliest days to modern times. The book covers the county's founding, the role it played in the Civil War, its...

Zebulon Vance: Tarheel Spokesman is a biography written by Franklin Ray Shirley that chronicles the life of Zebulon Baird Vance, a prominent political figure in North Carolina during the 19th century. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina in 1830, Vance grew up to become...

Medieval Philosophy: A History of Philosophy is a comprehensive book written by Armand A. Maurer that explores the development of philosophical thought during the medieval period. The book covers the major philosophical movements, ideas, and thinkers of the time, from the early Christian philosophers...

""Two Essays As Supplements To The Arian Witness"" is a book written by Krishna Mohan Banerjea in 1880. It consists of two essays that serve as supplements to Banerjea's earlier work, ""The Arian Witness"". The first essay is titled ""The Doctrine of the Trinity:...

""Tales of a Grandfather"" is a historical book written by Sir Walter Scott, which provides an account of the history of Scotland from the earliest times to the end of the reign of James the Fifth. The book is written in a storytelling style,...

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""The History Of The Christian Church: From The Earliest Times To A.D. 461"" is a book written by F. J. Foakes-Jackson and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian church from its inception up to the...

The book ""History of Embalming and of Preparations in Anatomy, Pathology and Natural History"" is written by J.N. Gannal and provides a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of embalming techniques. This book covers the practice of embalming from ancient times to the...

The History of Fort Riley is a comprehensive account of the military installation located in Kansas, USA. The book, authored by W.F. Pride, delves into the origins of the fort, which was established in 1853 as a strategic outpost for the US Army. The...

Rufus King and His Times is a biographical work by Edward Hale Brush that offers a comprehensive account of the life and times of Rufus King, one of the most prominent figures in American history. The book traces King's life from his birth in...

The book titled ""History Of The Cross Of Edinburgh Commonly Called The Mercat Cross"" by Thomas Arnold is a comprehensive account of the history and significance of the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Mercat Cross, also known as the Market Cross, is a...

My Friends: Twenty Eight History Making Speeches by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano is a collection of speeches given by one of America's most iconic presidents. The book features a range of speeches given by Franklin Delano Roosevelt throughout his presidency, covering topics such as the...

Popular History of the Jews Volume 3: From the Coming of the Jews under the Domination of the Islam, 640 C.E. is a book written by Heinrich Graetz in 1919. It is a comprehensive historical account of the Jewish people during the period of...

The book ""History Of The Huston Families And Their Descendants, 1450-1912: With A Genealogical Record (1912)"" is a comprehensive account of the history and genealogy of the Huston family from the year 1450 to 1912. The author of the book, E. Rankin Huston, has...

The History of St. Giles and St. James is a historical book written by Douglas William Jerrold and published in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the history, culture, and social life of two important parishes in London, namely St. Giles and...

Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic' is a philosophical work written by Henri Bergson. In this influential essay, Bergson explores the nature and significance of laughter in human life. Bergson argues that laughter is a uniquely human phenomenon and seeks to...