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Outline of Church History is a comprehensive book written by John Fletcher Hurst in 1883. The book provides a detailed overview of the history of the Christian Church, from its beginnings to the 19th century. Hurst's work is organized chronologically, tracing the development of...

""History Of A Suit In Equity: As Prosecuted And Defended In The Virginia State Courts And In The U.S. Circuit Courts"" is a book written by Alexander Hamilton Sands in 1854. The book provides a comprehensive account of a legal case that was tried...

Arthur Sullivan: With A Chapter By Ernest Ford (1903) is a biographical book written by Henry Saxe Wyndham about the life and career of the famous English composer, Arthur Sullivan. The book provides a detailed account of Sullivan's early life, his musical education, and...

""The Federal Trade Commission: Its History, Activities And Organization"" is a book written by William Stull Holt and first published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a regulatory body established by the United States government in...

""Uncle Dick Wootton: The Pioneer Frontiersman Of The Rocky Mountain Region"" by Howard Louis Conard is a biographical book that tells the story of one of the most legendary figures of the American West. Richard Wootton, also known as Uncle Dick, was a frontiersman,...

Royal Mothers and their Ruling Children: Wielding Political Authority from Antiquity to the Early Modern Era brings together a range of case studies from the Pre-Modern era to illustrate key themes with regard to motherhood, ambition and authority, with a focus on queens and...

""Exercises On The Three Hundredth Anniversary Of The Landing Of The Pilgrims"" is a book written by the Massachusetts Pilgrim Tercentenary Committee in 1920. The book contains exercises and activities that were conducted during the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the landing of...

Dulany's History of Maryland: From 1632 to 1900 is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Maryland in the United States, written by a Marylander and published in 1901. The book covers the period from the founding of Maryland in 1632 by Lord...

""History of the Kuykendall Family: Since Its Settlement in Dutch New York in 1646"" is a book written by George Benson Kuykendall and published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Kuykendall family's history, tracing its roots back to the early...

""A History Of Highland County, Virginia"" is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Highland County, Virginia, written by Oren Frederic Morton and originally published in 1911. The book covers the period from the earliest settlement of the region to the early...

Introduction To A History Of Ironmaking And Coal Mining In Pennsylvania (1878) is a comprehensive historical account of the ironmaking and coal mining industries in Pennsylvania during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is written by James Moore Swank, a prominent historian and...

A ground-breaking work of nation building, this unique biographical book by many of English and French Canada's best-known writers and thinkers -- Margaret Atwood, Lucien Bouchard, Dr. Samantha Nutt, Ken Dryden, etc. -- tells the story of the extraordinary legacy of the French contribution...

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...

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...

Why America's founding myths no longer apply, and why we must reconsider the facts of our history Americans cherish their national myths, some of which predate the country's founding. But the time for illusions, nostalgia, and grand ambition abroad has gone by, Patrick Smith...

The most distinguished Chinese journalist of the past fifty years, Liu Binyan has earned the sobriquet "China's conscience." Between 1956 and 1987, there were nine years during which the Communist Party of China allowed Liu to write the truth as he saw it. Expelled...

The book ""History Of Genesee County Michigan V1, Part 2: Her People, Industries And Institutions (1916)"" is a comprehensive historical account of Genesee County, Michigan, USA. Written by Edwin Orin Wood, the book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the early...

The Speeches That Defined Our EraWhat were the most important and influential speeches of our time? Discover the answers in this book of speeches that changed our world.Famous historical speeches. This remarkable collection of 38 historic speeches, spanning from post-World War II to the...

History of the Huguenot Emigration to America is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As...

""A Time To Remember 1920-1960: Picture Story Of Forty Years In The History Of Northern New Castle County, Delaware"" is a historical book written by Charles A. Silliman. The book is a pictorial representation of the significant events that took place in Northern New...

""A History Of The Dorchester Pope Family, 1634-1888"" is a comprehensive genealogical account of the Pope family, tracing its roots from England to America. Written by Charles Henry Pope, the book provides a detailed history of the family's origins, including the early settlers in...

Points of History for Schools and Colleges is a historical textbook written by John Lord and originally published in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive overview of world history from ancient times to the late 19th century. It is divided into chapters that cover...

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...

Reminiscences of Early Utah is a memoir written by Robert Newton Baskin, first published in 1914. The book offers a personal account of Baskin's experiences as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Utah during the mid-19th century....

The History of Farnham Castle, written by Robert Newman Milford in 1874, is a comprehensive account of the castle's origins, development, and significance throughout history. Farnham Castle, located in Surrey, England, has a rich and varied history that spans over a thousand years, and...

The Chronicle of Geoffry de Villehardouin: Concerning the Conquest of Constantinople is a historical account of the Fourth Crusade, written by the French knight and chronicler Geoffry de Villehardouin. The book was originally written in Old French in the 13th century, but this edition...

""The History of Guernsey"" is a comprehensive account of the island of Guernsey, which is part of the ancient Duchy of Normandy. Written by William Berry, the book covers the island's history from the earliest times up to the year 1814. The book provides...

Reminiscences of Personal Experience in the History of Diphtheria is a book written by Bedford Brown and published in 1885. The book is a first-hand account of Brown's experiences with the disease diphtheria, which was a major public health concern during the late 19th...

""History of Acworth: With the Proceedings of the Centennial Anniversary, Genealogical Records, and Register of Farms"" is a book written by John Leverett Merrill in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Acworth, a town located in New Hampshire, USA....

The Eventful History Of The Mutiny And Piratical Seizure Of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause And Consequences is a book written by John Barrow in 1831. The book is a detailed account of the infamous mutiny that occurred on the British naval ship, H.M.S. Bounty,...

The History of Luton: With Its Hamlets, Etc. is a book written by Frederick Davis in 1855. It provides a comprehensive account of the history of Luton, a town located in Bedfordshire, England, and its surrounding hamlets. The book covers various aspects of the...

American History For Grammar School is a book written by Marguerite Stockman Dickson and first published in 1920. The book is intended for students in grammar school and covers the history of the United States from the time of the Native Americans to the...

The Highlights of Arkansas History is a comprehensive book written by Dallas Tabor Herndon that provides a detailed account of the history of Arkansas. The book covers the state's rich history, from the prehistoric era to the present day, and highlights the significant events,...

Cheshire: Its Traditions and History is a comprehensive book that delves into the rich history and traditions of the county of Cheshire in England. Written by Alfred Ingham, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the county's geography, geology, flora and fauna,...

The book ""History Of Genesee County Michigan V1, Part 1: Her People, Industries And Institutions (1916)"" is a comprehensive historical account of Genesee County, Michigan. Written by Edwin Orin Wood, the book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the...

""History Of The Battle Of The Crooked Billet: Fought May 1, 1778"" is a book written by William Watts Hart Davis in 1860. The book is a detailed account of the Battle of the Crooked Billet, which took place on May 1, 1778, during...

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a historical text written by E. E. C. Gomme in 1909. It is a compilation of various manuscripts that record the history of England from the 5th century until the 12th century. The manuscripts were written in Old English and...

The History of the Macedonians is a book written by Edward Farr in 1850. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Macedonian people, their culture, and their contributions to ancient civilization. The author traces the origins of the Macedonians from...

The book ""History of England, 1640-1660"" by James Davies is a comprehensive account of the tumultuous period in English history known as the English Civil War and its aftermath. The book covers the period from the beginning of the Long Parliament in 1640 to...

""History of Illinois: To Accompany an Historical Map of the State"" is a book written by Rufus Blanchard and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the state of Illinois, from its earliest settlement to the mid-19th century....

""A History Of Welcome Garrett And His Descendants: From His Birth In 1758 Down To A Recent Date (1909)"" is a book written by Samuel Bond Garrett. The book chronicles the life and lineage of Welcome Garrett, who was born in 1758 and his...

Author: Dana HuntleyISBN-10: 1956452702ISBN-13: 9781956452709Publisher: Central Park South PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/06/2024Pages: 228Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d

Croly explains the requirements for a genuinely popular system of representative government providing progressive liberalism with both a philosophical critique of the founding fathers' political outlook, and a political strategy for replacing it with something more in keeping with a new epochAuthor: Herbert CrolyISBN-10:...

The History of England from James II is a comprehensive and detailed account of English history from the reign of James II in 1685 up until the early 18th century. Written by the renowned historian and politician, Thomas Babington Macaulay, the book covers a...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Wise, witty, and immensely readable, these short but thought-provoking discourses examine life, death, and everything in between: truth, adversity, love, superstition, health, ambition, fame, and many other timeless topics. Here Bacon effectively applied his scientific approach of observation and interpretation to human behavior.Author: Francis...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1798 Edition.Author: Luigi CornaroISBN-10: 1497940109ISBN-13: 9781497940109Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14d

""Upper Coquetdale, Northumberland: Its History, Traditions, Folklore And Scenery"" is a book written by David Dippie Dixon and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Upper Coquetdale region of Northumberland, England. It covers the history, traditions, folklore, and scenery of...