History - Essays

A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken RealmsTHE HISTORY OF HISTORICAL WRITING IN AMERICA by J. Franklin Jameson, PhD, Professor of History at Brown University. Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1891.Note: This book is "read as written." It was published in 1891. It is...

The Limits of the Lost Cause challenges prevailing ways of thinking about the impact of the Civil War on the American South. Above all, Gaines Foster's work encourages Americans to confront the new divisions within their society even as they wrestle with old national--not...

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 book brings together historians from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe to historicize constructions of whiteness as a colonial formation. Confronting the privilege inherent in the invisibility of contemporary whiteness requires that the historical roots of racial power be interrogated,...

""A History of the Commonwealth of Florence V3: From the Earliest Independence of the Commune to the Fall of the Republic 1531"" is a comprehensive historical account written by T. Adolphus Trollope. The book covers the political, social, and cultural developments of Florence, one...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1841 Edition.Author: AnonymousISBN-10: 1498044735ISBN-13: 9781498044738Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.73d

Following the success of the three-volume series, Birth, Marriage and Death and the Irish (2016-2021), this collection examines the celebration of Christmas among the Irish, from the seventh century to the present day. In 75 articles, ranging from the serious to the light-hearted, writers...

"Africa in Fragments" is one of a few texts to tackle many topics on the position and challenges of Africa, its peoples, and its diaspora in the world today. It is part of a new genre that makes old and new academic debates on...

The book ""History Of The Clan Mackenzie: With Genealogies Of The Principal Families"" is a comprehensive account of the Scottish Clan Mackenzie, written by Alexander Mackenzie and originally published in 1879. The book traces the history of the clan from its origins in the...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.Author: Ralph Waldo EmersonISBN-10: 1494195224ISBN-13: 9781494195229Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2014Pages: 338Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.37lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.Author: David Diringer, Ellis MinnsISBN-10: 149412081XISBN-13: 9781494120818Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 606Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.22d

""Twelve Months With The Bashi-Bazouks"" is a memoir written by Edward Money, a British officer who served in the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War. The book chronicles his experiences as a member of the Bashi-Bazouks, irregular troops employed by the Ottoman Empire. Money...

The History of Corn Milling V2: Watermills and Windmills is a book that was written by Richard Bennett and first published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of corn milling, with a particular focus on the use of watermills...

""History Of Behar Indigo Factories; Reminiscences Of Behar; Tirhoot And Its Inhabitants Of The Past; History Of Behar Light Horse Volunteers (1908)"" is a book written by Minden J. Wilson. The book is a historical account of the Behar region in India, specifically focusing...

The History and Traditions of the Isle of Skye by Alexander Cameron is a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and traditions of the Scottish island of Skye. The book explores the island's geological formation, early settlements, and the impact of the Vikings and...

Bells: Their History, Legends Making And Uses is a comprehensive book written by Satis N. Coleman that delves into the fascinating world of bells. The book is a detailed exploration of the history, legends, and usage of bells, covering everything from their earliest origins...

""The Discovery Of The Amazon: According To The Account Of Friar Gaspar De Carvajal And Other Documents"" is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book recounts the expedition of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal, a Spanish explorer who traveled along the Amazon...

Author: Ralph Vary ChamberlinISBN-10: 1258814080ISBN-13: 9781258814083Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/14/2013Pages: 734Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.75lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 1.47d

Author: Francis H. Van EichISBN-10: 1258665379ISBN-13: 9781258665371Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2013Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

This Study Has Been Undertaken In An Attempt To Explain The Basis Of Uncle Joe Cannon's Power As The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives And The Repercussions Of His System In The Subsequent History Of The Speakership.Author: William Rea GwinnISBN-10: 125851625XISBN-13: 9781258516253Publisher: Literary...

""A History of Immersion"" by William Latane Lumpkin is a comprehensive exploration of the history and significance of immersion baptism in Christianity. The book traces the origins of immersion in the early church and its development over time, including its role in the Protestant...

Author: Edward Ringwood HewittISBN-10: 1258124300ISBN-13: 9781258124304Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

The book ""Sketch of Nantasket, Now Called Hull: In The County of Plymouth"" by Solomon Lincoln was published in 1830. It is a historical account of the town of Hull, Massachusetts, which was originally called Nantasket. The book provides a detailed description of the...

Mosquitoes, Gnats, Craneflies, Midges And Flies Of The Northern States is a book written by Edward Knobel in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various types of flying insects found in the northern states of the United States. It covers the...

""History of Nepal"" is a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural history of Nepal, written by Shew Shunker Singh and first published in 1877. The book covers the period from the earliest recorded history of Nepal up until the mid-19th century, when...

""An Essay On The Shaking Palsy"" is a medical treatise written by James Parkinson in 1817. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of neurology, as it was one of the first descriptions of a neurological disorder that we now know...

The book ""History Of The University Of Texas: Based On Facts And Records"" by John J. Lane was published in 1891 and provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and growth of the University of Texas. The author has based his work on extensive...

Epochs Of American History: The Colonies, 1492-1750 is a historical book written by Reuben Gold Thwaites. The book is a comprehensive study of the early American colonies, covering the period from 1492 to 1750. Thwaites provides a detailed account of the exploration and settlement...

""A History Of Thomas Canfield And Of Matthew Camfield: With A Genealogy Of Their Descendants In New Jersey"" is a book written by Frederick Alexander Canfield and published in 1897. The book provides a detailed history of the lives of Thomas Canfield and Matthew...

Olrig Grange, written by Walter Chalmers Smith and first published in 1879, is a novel set in Scotland during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lilias, who inherits Olrig Grange, a large estate in the Scottish countryside,...

A Narrative of a Tour Through Hawaii, or Owhyhee: With Remarks on the History, Traditions, Manners, Customs and Language (1917) is a book written by William Ellis. The book is a first-hand account of Ellis' travels through the Hawaiian Islands, also known as Owhyhee,...

""History Of The Byzantine Empire From 716 To 1056"" is a book written by George Finlay, first published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive account of the Byzantine Empire, covering the period from 716 to 1056. It details the political, social, and cultural...

The Masonic Apron: Its Traditions, History and Secret Significances by Frank C. Higgins is a comprehensive guide to the significance and history of the Masonic apron. The book explores the traditions and symbolism behind the apron, which is a crucial part of Masonic regalia....

Fourteen Years With Adelina Patti is a memoir written by Louisa Lauw in 1884. The book chronicles Lauw's experiences as a personal maid to the renowned opera singer Adelina Patti for fourteen years. Patti was one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 19th...

Author: Una E. JohnsonISBN-10: 1258763893ISBN-13: 9781258763893Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/29/2013Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.10d

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 Phenomena and Diosemeia of Aratus is a book written by the ancient Greek poet Aratus in the 3rd century BC. It is a poetic work that describes the constellations and celestial phenomena visible in the night sky. The book is divided into two...

Author: Monograph Mines Relief CommitteeISBN-10: 1436874599ISBN-13: 9781436874595Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/29/2008Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.40d

New Era is a graceful and literate collection of personal essays on the human and natural history of the Central Oregon high desert, focusing on what happened to the people and the land of this region during and after the homesteading era of 1900...

""The British Israelites: Or Evidences Of Our Hebrew Origin, Gathered From History, Genealogy, Philology, And Heathen Customs"" is a book written by Henry William J. Senior in 1885. The book puts forth the theory that the British people are descended from the ten lost...

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.Author: L. Austine WaddellISBN-10: 1494123509ISBN-13: 9781494123505Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 734Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.47d

The Chignecto Isthmus And Its First Settlers, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high...

Cry My Beloved Africa is a compendium of essays having as locus the continent of Africa. It comprises insightful observations on the politics, governmental systems, political economy, cultural practices, educational systems and natural phenomena that impact the lives of Africans. True to the tradition...

Tolstoi's Essays On Life is a compilation of various essays written by Lyof N. Tolstoi, a renowned Russian writer and philosopher. The book includes essays on patriotism, the slavery of our times, and general articles on life. In the essay on patriotism, Tolstoi explores...

Collective Behavior is a book written by Richard LaPiere that explores the various forms of collective behavior that occur in society. The book delves into the social psychology behind group dynamics, examining how individuals behave differently when they are part of a group versus...

""Early Egyptian History and Legend Under the Great Empire"" is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive account of the early history and legend of Egypt during the Great Empire. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

Author: Edward Jr. HopkinsonISBN-10: 1258564270ISBN-13: 9781258564278Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/09/2013Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.08d

Together With Some Mention Of The Builders And Techniques. Illustrated With Old Views And The Author's Own Photographs.Author: Lee H. NelsonISBN-10: 1258467836ISBN-13: 9781258467838Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.24d

Author: Bliss Isely, Walter Marvin RichardsISBN-10: 1258266415ISBN-13: 9781258266417Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2012Pages: 354Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.74d

Public Land Surveys: History, Instructions, Methods is a comprehensive book written by Lowell O. Stewart that delves into the history, instructions, and methods of public land surveys. The book provides a detailed overview of the public land survey system, which was established by the...