History - Essays

""A History Of The Early Settlement Of Highland County, Ohio"" is a book written by Daniel Scott and originally published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early settlement of Highland County, Ohio, from the time of its first inhabitants to...

Revolution from 1789 to 1906 is a historical book written by Raymond William Postgate in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various revolutions that took place in Europe during the period from 1789 to 1906. The author examines the political, social,...

""Man The Measure: A New Approach To History"" is a book written by Erich Kahler that explores the idea of human beings as the central focus of history. The author argues that history should not be seen as a series of events or dates,...

The History of Emily Montague is a novel written by Frances Brooke and published in 1769. The story is set in Quebec City, Canada, and follows the life of Emily Montague, a young English woman who has recently moved to the city with her...

Monckton Milnes: The Years Of Promise, 1809-1851 is a book written by James Pope-Hennessy that chronicles the life of Richard Monckton Milnes, a prominent figure in 19th century British politics and literature. The book covers Milnes' early years, including his education at Cambridge University...

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...

""History and General Description of New France V4"" is a book written by Pierre Francois Xavier de Charlevoix in 1870. It is a comprehensive account of the French colonies in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book covers the history of...

A Short History of Ireland: From the Earliest Times to 1608 is a book written by Patrick Weston Joyce and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Ireland from its earliest known settlements up to the year 1608....

Selections From The Essays Of Elia (1897) is a collection of essays by Charles Lamb, a prominent English writer and essayist of the 19th century. The book includes a carefully curated selection of Lamb's most renowned essays, which were originally published in various periodicals...

The Orestes of Euripides is a play written by the ancient Greek tragedian Euripides. The play follows the story of Orestes, the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who seeks revenge against his mother for murdering his father. The play is set in the aftermath...

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling V4 is a novel written by Henry Fielding in 1750. It tells the story of Tom Jones, a young man who was abandoned as a baby and raised by a wealthy landowner. As he grows up, Tom's...

The Third Natural History Reader, written by John George Wood and first published in 1887, is a comprehensive guide to the natural world. The book is designed to educate readers on the various aspects of the animal kingdom, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and...

The History Of Discovery V1: In Australia, Tasmania, And New Zealand, From The Earliest Date To The Present Day (1865) is a book by William Howitt that explores the history of discovery in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. The book covers the earliest discoveries...

The Official History of the Johnstown Flood is a non-fiction book written by Frank Connelly in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the devastating flood that occurred in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 31, 1889, when a dam broke and released millions of...

Italian Sculptors: Being A History Of Sculpture In Northern, Southern, And Eastern Italy is a book written by Charles Callahan Perkins and originally published in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive history of sculpture in Italy, focusing on the regions of Northern, Southern, and...

""Jubilee History of Thorold, Township and Town: From the Time of the Red Man to the Present"" is a historical account of the Canadian township and town of Thorold, written by John Henry Thompson and originally published in 1898. The book traces the history...

History Of Llangynwyd Parish (1887) is a book written by Thomas Christopher Evans that chronicles the history of Llangynwyd Parish, a small community in Wales. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the parish's history, including its early settlement, religious and social development, and...

""Eighteenth Century Studies: Essays"" is a collection of essays written by Francis Hitchman and published in 1881. The book contains a series of scholarly essays that explore various aspects of 18th-century history, literature, and culture. The essays cover a wide range of topics including...

""A Sketch of the History of Orissa: From 1803 to 1828"" is a historical book written by George Toynbee and first published in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Orissa, a state in eastern India, during the years 1803...

""A History of Pendleton County, West Virginia"" is a book written by Oren Frederic Morton and published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Pendleton County, a region located in the eastern part of the state of West Virginia....

The History Of The New York African Free Schools: From Their Establishment In 1787, To The Present Time (1830) is a book written by Charles C. Andrews. It provides a detailed account of the African Free Schools in New York City, which were established...

""The History of the Theatres of London and Dublin V2: From the Year 1730 to the Present Time (1761)"" is a comprehensive account of the evolution of theatre in two major cities of England and Ireland. Written by Benjamin Victor, a prominent historian and...

Outlines Of The History Of German Literature (1911) is a comprehensive book written by John George Robertson that provides a detailed overview of the development of German literature from its origins to the early 20th century. The book covers the major literary movements and...

Sources for Roman History, B.C. 133-70 (1903) is a book written by Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge. The book is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that provide insight into the history of the Roman Republic during the period of 133 BC to 70 BC....

""Notes On The Works And Days Of Hesiod: With Introduction And Appendix"" is a book written by Heber Michel Hays and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek poet Hesiod's famous work ""Works and Days"". The author provides...

Reminiscences Of Anton Chekhov is a memoir written by Maxim Gorky, one of the most prominent Russian writers of the 20th century. The book was first published in 1921, two years after the death of Anton Chekhov, a famous Russian playwright and short story...

""Dunedin and Its Neighborhood"" is a historical, biological, and geological account of the city of Dunedin and the surrounding Otago region in New Zealand. Written by Alexander Bathgate in 1904, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the area, including its early settlement by...

""Ice-Work: Present and Past"" is a book written by Thomas George Bonney and published in 1896. The book explores the history and science of ice, including the formation and movement of glaciers, the structure of snowflakes, and the properties of ice. Bonney draws on...

Supplementary Monograph of the Mollusca: From the Stonesfield Slate, Great Oolite, Forest Marble, and Cornbrash is a book written by John Lycett in 1863. The book is a comprehensive study of the mollusks found in the aforementioned geological formations. It contains detailed descriptions and...

A Student's History of Philosophy, written by Arthur Kenyon Rogers and originally published in 1907, is a comprehensive overview of the history of philosophy from ancient Greece to the early 20th century. The book is designed as an introduction for students of philosophy, providing...

A History of the Romans is a comprehensive book written by Robert Forman Horton in 1891. The book covers the history of the Roman Empire, from its legendary founding by Romulus and Remus to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD....

""A History Of The Pianoforte And Pianoforte Players"" is a comprehensive book written by Oskar Bie in 1899. The book explores the history of the pianoforte, a musical instrument that has been a staple in Western music for centuries. Bie delves into the origins...

""A History of English Prosody V2, From Shakespeare to Crabbe: From the Twelfth Century to the Present Day"" is a book written by George Saintsbury and published in 1908. This volume chronicles the development of English prosody from the twelfth century to the present...

Peculiarities Of The Presidents: Strange And Intimate Facts Not Found In History is a book written by Don Smith that explores the strange and unique quirks of the Presidents of the United States. The book delves into the personal lives of the Presidents, revealing...

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...

Transcendentalism In New England: A History, written by Octavius Brooks Frothingham and first published in 1876, is a comprehensive exploration of the Transcendentalist movement that emerged in the United States during the mid-19th century. The book delves into the philosophical and literary roots of...

The Learned Men is a book written by Gustavvs S. Paine, first published in 1834. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most prominent scholars and intellectuals in history, from ancient Greece to the 19th century. These include philosophers,...

The History of Religions is a comprehensive study of the development of religions throughout history, written by Edward Washburn Hopkins and originally published in 1918. The book covers the major religions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as...

A Brief History Of The United States is a historical book published in 1885 by A. S. Barnes And Company Publisher. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the United States' history from its discovery to the end of the 19th century. It covers...

The Birds of Connecticut: State Geological and Natural History Survey (1913) is a comprehensive guide to the bird species found in the state of Connecticut, written by John Hall Sage. The book is a detailed account of the various bird species found in Connecticut,...

A History Of Illinois: From Its Commencement As A State In 1814-1847 is a book written by Thomas Ford and published in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Illinois, from its early days as a state in 1814 to...

The History of Peru is a comprehensive book written by Henry S. Beebe that explores the rich cultural and historical heritage of Peru. The book was originally published in 1858 and has since become a valuable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in...

The Literary History Of The American Revolution Part 2: 1763-1783 is a book written by Moses Coit Tyler and published in 1897. This book is a comprehensive account of the literary works produced during the American Revolution, covering the period from 1763 to 1783....

Beaumont and Fletcher is a book written by John St. Loe Strachey in 1893. It is a comprehensive study of the two playwrights, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, who were active during the early 17th century in England. The book provides an in-depth analysis...

The book ""History Of Bengali Language And Literature V1"" is written by Dinesh Chandra Sen and was originally published in 1911. The book is a compilation of a series of lectures that were delivered by the author to the Calcutta University. The book provides...

The History of Spanish Literature V3 is a comprehensive book written by George Ticknor and published in 1863. It is the third volume of a three-part series that covers the history of Spanish literature from its early beginnings to the 19th century. The book...

""History of Crises Under the National Banking System"" is a book written by O. M. W. Sprague in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the financial crises that occurred under the National Banking System in the United States. Sprague examines the causes...

The Hansa Towns is a historical book written by Helen Zimmern and published in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the Hanseatic League, a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe during the Late...

Outlines of Missionary History by Alfred DeWitt Mason, first published in 1912, is a comprehensive account of the history of Christian missions from the early Church to the early 20th century. The book is divided into 28 chapters, each covering a different period or...

""Illustrations of the History of Medieval Thought and Learning"" is a scholarly work by Reginald Lane Poole, originally published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of medieval thought and learning, focusing on the period between the 6th and 14th...