History - Essays

""English Kings Or Sketches Of British History: From The Invasion Of Caesar To The Abdication Of James The Second"" is a historical book written by Henry Holmes and first published in 1843. The book provides an overview of the history of England, from the...

Glastonbury Abbey: Its History And Ruins (1862) is a historical book written by John Williamson that explores the rich history and ruins of Glastonbury Abbey. The book takes readers on a journey through time, exploring the origins of the abbey and its significance in...

""Growth of the English Colonies: Highways of History"" is a historical book written by Sidney Mary Sitwell and published in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the growth and development of the English colonies, particularly in North America, from their early beginnings...

Charter House, Its Foundation And History: With A Brief Memoir Of The Founder, Thomas Sutton (1849) is a book written by W. C. Blanchard that delves into the history of Charterhouse, a prestigious public school in London. The book provides a detailed account of...

""Cursory Notes On Various Passages In The Text Of Beaumont And Fletcher"" is a book written by John Mitford and published in 1856. The book consists of a series of notes and annotations on various passages in the plays of Beaumont and Fletcher, two...

""Contribution Towards A History Of Electro-Metallurgy: Establishing The Origin Of The Art"" is a book written by Henry Dircks in 1863. It is a historical account of the development of electro-metallurgy, which is the process of using electricity to deposit metal coatings onto surfaces....

Casper Hauser: An Account Of An Individual, Kept In A Dungeon, Separated From All Communication With The World, From Early Childhood To About The Age Of Seventeen (1832) is a non-fiction book written by Paul Johann Anselm Von Feuerbach. The book tells the story...

""Christ Church, Cambridge: Some Account Of Its History And Present Condition, Especially Prepared For Visitors"" is a book written by Samuel Francis Batchelder in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and present state of Christ Church in Cambridge, with a...

The book titled ""Charter Of The Royal Hospital Of Charles II, Etc. Near Dublin (1760)"" is a historical document written by George Burston. It provides a detailed account of the charter of the Royal Hospital of Charles II, which was established near Dublin in...

""Early Ancient History or The Ante-Greek Period: As It Appears to Us Since the Most Recent Discoveries in Egypt and Assyria"" is a book written by Henry Menzies and published in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the ancient...

Beverlac V2: Or The Antiquities And History Of The Town Of Beverley, In The County Of York, And Of The Provostry And Collegiate Establishment Of St. John�������s (1829) is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Beverley in the county of York, England....

""Charters and Writs Concerning the Royal Burgh of Haddington, 1318-1543"" is a historical book written by John George Wallace-James in 1895. The book contains a collection of charters and writs related to the Royal Burgh of Haddington, a town located in East Lothian, Scotland....

Archaeologia Adelensis is a historical book that details the parish of Adel in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Written by Henry Trail Simpson and originally published in 1879, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the parish, including its history, geography, and notable...

Hunting Licenses: Their History, Objects, and Limitations is a book written by Theodore Sherman Palmer and published in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of hunting licenses, including their history, purpose, and limitations. It explores the evolution of hunting laws and regulations, as...

Castellum Huttonicum is a historical book written by George W. Todd in 1824. The book provides a detailed account of Sheriff-Hutton Castle, which was founded during the reign of King Stephen. The author delves into the history of the castle, describing its construction, architecture,...

Brief History of California: Book 1 (1898) is a historical book written by Theodore Henry Hittell. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early history of California, from its discovery by Spanish explorers to the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848. The...

""Eight Months With Dr. Leichhardt In The Years 1846-1847"" is a historical book written by John Frederick Mann and published in 1888. The book chronicles Mann's journey with the famous explorer Dr. Ludwig Leichhardt through the Australian outback during the years 1846-1847. The two...

""Females of the Present Day: Considered as to Their Influence on Society"" is a book written by an anonymous author who refers to herself as ""A Country Lady"". The book was first published in 1831 and is a reflection on the role of women...

Black Hall Traditions and Reminiscences is a historical book written by Adeline Bartlett Allyn and published in 1908. The book is a collection of stories and memories about the author's family and their life in Black Hall, Connecticut, during the 18th and 19th centuries....

Annals of Peterhead: From Its Foundation to the Present Time is a historical book written by Peter Buchan in 1819. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Scottish town of Peterhead, from its earliest days to the time of writing. It covers various...

""An Account of the Stopping of Daggenham Breach"" is a historical book written by John Perry in 1721. The book describes the events that took place during the stopping of the Daggenham Breach, a major breach in the Thames River in England. The author...

Methods and Results: An Attempt to Solve the Problem of the First Landing Place of Columbus in the New World is a historical research book written by G. V. Fox and published in 1882. The book is an attempt to solve the mystery of...

""A Historical Essay On The Livery Companies Of London: With A Short History Of The Worshipful Company Of Cutlers Of London"" is a book written by R. J. Cheeswright in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the livery companies...

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""An Account Of Several Workhouses For Employing And Maintaining The Poor"" is a book written in 1732 by an anonymous author. The book provides a detailed description of various workhouses established in England during the 18th century to provide employment and support to the...

An Essay Towards A History Of The Ancient Jurisdiction Of The Marshalsea Of The King�������s House (1812) is a book written by Morice Burton. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of the Marshalsea of the King's House, a court that had...

""An Essay On The Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment, Of Inversio Uteri"" is a medical book written by William Newnham and published in 1818. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the condition known as Inversio Uteri, which is a rare but serious medical condition...

""A Sketch of the Duncklee Family: And a History of the Descendants of David Duncklee of Amherst, New Hampshire"" is a genealogical work written by Ada Melinda Lakin Duncklee in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Duncklee family, tracing their lineage...

A Short History of Freethought: Ancient and Modern is a book written by John Mackinnon Robertson in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of freethought, from ancient times to the modern era. Freethought is the concept of forming opinions and...

""A Briton Abroad"" is a travelogue written by an unknown British author and published by Remington And Company in 1878. The book chronicles the author's travels throughout Europe, including visits to France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. The author provides detailed descriptions of the sights,...

Dates, Battles, and Events of Modern History is a historical reference book written by Eustace Brownlow Cecil in 1857. The book covers significant events that took place during the modern era, including battles, treaties, and other important occurrences. It provides a comprehensive timeline of...

""Ane Compendious And Breue Tractate: Concerning The Office And Duty Of Kings"" is a book written by William Lauder in 1864. The book is a treatise on the responsibilities and duties of kings, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the role of monarchs...

""A History of Cumberland"" is a book written by Richard Saul Ferguson and published in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Cumberland, a county in the north of England. It covers the period from the Roman occupation of Britain...

Ancient Geography: As Connected With Chronology And Preparatory To The Study Of Ancient History is a book written by Emma Willard and published in 1822. The book is a comprehensive guide to the geography of ancient civilizations and their connection to the chronology of...

""A Tour Through The Islands Of Orkney And Schetland"" is a historical travelogue written by George Low. Originally published in 1774, this edition was released in 1879. The book provides a detailed account of Low's journey through the Scottish archipelagos of Orkney and Shetland....

An Endeavor To Classify The Sepulchral Remains In Northamptonshire: Or A Discourse On Funeral Monuments In That County (1840) is a book written by Charles Henry Hartshorne. The book is a detailed analysis of the funeral monuments in Northamptonshire, a county in England. Hartshorne...

""A History Of The Precious Metals, From The Earliest Periods To The Present Time: With Directions For Testing Their Purity"" is a book written by John Lee Comstock in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive history of precious metals such as gold, silver, and...

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""An Essay On The Practice Of Dueling: As It Exists In Modern Society"" is a book written by James Sega and published in 1830. The book discusses the controversial and dangerous practice of dueling that was prevalent in society at the time. The author...

""A History Of The Irish Dominicans V1, Irish Dominican Bishops, 1224-1307: From Original Sources And Unpublished Records"" is a book written by M. H. MacInerny and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive account of the Irish Dominicans and their bishops, covering the...

""A Child's History of Rome V2"" is a historical book written by John Bonner and published in 1856. The book is a part of a series of books aimed at children, providing an overview of the history of Rome from its foundation to the...

A Short History of India is a book written by Hara Prasad Sastri in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of India from ancient times to the British rule. It covers the major events, personalities, and cultural aspects of Indian...

""A History of East Leake"" is a book written by Sidney Pell Potter in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the history of East Leake, a village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the...

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A History Of Public School Support In Minnesota: 1858 To 1917 (1920) is a book written by Frances Elizabeth Kelley. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of public school support in Minnesota, from its inception in 1858 to 1917. The author...

Accidental Means: A Brief On The Insuring Clause Of Personal Accident Policies is a book authored by Martin P. Cornelius and originally published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed analysis of the insuring clause of personal accident policies....

A History of the Ayrshire Yeomanry Cavalry is a book written by William Samuel Cooper, first published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the Ayrshire Yeomanry Cavalry, a volunteer cavalry regiment that was formed in 1794 to defend against the threat...

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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...

""A Tribute to the Memory of Thomas Maw"" is a book written by Lucy Maw in 1850. The book is a tribute to her late husband, Thomas Maw, who was a prominent figure in the British pottery industry. The book provides a detailed account...