History - Essays

Euphemio of Messina: A Tragedy is a play written by Silvio Pellico and published in 1834. The story is set in medieval Sicily and revolves around the character of Euphemio, a nobleman who is accused of treason and sentenced to death by the ruling...

"Gesammelte Aufsätze Zur Kulturgeschichte Spaniens, Volume 4" is a collection of essays exploring the cultural history of Spain. While the title is in German, this edition is in English. This volume delves into various aspects of Spanish society, history, and culture, offering insights into...

"Essays in American History: Dedicated to Frederick Jackson Turner" is a collection of scholarly essays honoring the influential historian. Published in 1910, these essays offer diverse perspectives on key themes and periods in American history. This volume serves as a valuable resource for understanding...

Maize: Its History, Cultivation, Handling, and Uses V2 (1914) is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Burtt-Davy. The book provides a detailed account of the history of maize, its cultivation, handling, and various uses. It covers the origin of maize and its spread across...

The Voice Of The People Part 2: Or The History Of Political Issues In The United States (1884) is a comprehensive book written by William H. F. Henry. The book is a detailed account of the political history of the United States, covering the...

Unknown Kent: Being A Series Of Unmethodical Explorations Of The County is a book written by Donald Maxwell and published in 1922. The book is a collection of essays that explore the county of Kent in England. Maxwell takes the reader on a journey...

""Two Essays On The Diseases Of The Spine: On Angular Curvature Of The Spine And Its Treatment"" is a medical book written by Richard Anthony Stafford in 1844. The book is divided into two essays, the first of which focuses on the angular curvature...

Wanderings North and South is a travelogue written by Hermann Bokum and published in 1864. The book chronicles Bokum's travels across North and South America, detailing his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscapes he encounters along the way.Bokum begins his journey...

The Topographical History of Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Rutlandshire is a historical book written by George Laurence Gomme in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the topography, geography, and history of these three counties in England. Gomme describes the physical features of the...

The Student's History of New Mexico is a historical book written by Le Baron Bradford Prince in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of New Mexico, from the time of the earliest Native American inhabitants to the early 20th century....

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...

The Parish of Waltham Abbey: Its History and Antiquities is a book written by John Maynard and published in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and antiquities of the parish of Waltham Abbey, a town located in the county of...

The Paddhati of Sarngadhara V1: The Text (1888) is a book written by Peter Peterson. The book is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Indian system of medicine known as Ayurveda. It is a translation of the original text written by Sarngadhara, an Indian...

The Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections V39 (1913) is a book written by Ales Hrdlicka. It is a collection of various papers and articles on topics related to anthropology and archaeology. The book covers a wide range of subjects, including the origin and migration of Native...

""A History Of The Holy Eastern Church V2: The Patriarchate Of Alexandria"" is a book written by John Mason Neale and published in 1847. It is a detailed account of the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church, specifically focusing on the Patriarchate of Alexandria....

The No-Din by Erastus S. Curry is a book that delves into the history and science of prehistoric races in America and other lands. The author explores the romance and mystery surrounding these ancient peoples, providing a comprehensive account of their culture, traditions, and...

The History and Antiquities of Charnwood Forest is a book written by Thomas Rossell Potter and published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive historical and archaeological study of Charnwood Forest, a large woodland area in the English Midlands. Potter explores the forest's geological...

The Nearest Guard: A History Of Her Majesty�������s Body Guard Of The Honorable Corps Of Gentlemen-At-Arms (1892) is a comprehensive book written by Brackenbury, Henry. It provides a detailed account of the history of the Honorable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms, which is the oldest military...

""The History of Cilgerran"" is a book written by John Roland Phillips in 1867. It provides a comprehensive account of the town of Cilgerran, located in Wales. The book contains detailed information about the town's castle, church, mansions, and old families. It also includes...

""The Hill Tracts of Chittagong and the Dwellers Therein"" is a book written by Thomas Herbert Lewin in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the hill tracts of Chittagong, a region in present-day Bangladesh, and the people who inhabit it. The author...

The Lost Father is a novel written by Norwegian author Arne Garborg and published in 1920. The story revolves around a young man named Nils Talleivsen who is searching for his father, who abandoned him and his mother when he was a child. Nils...

The Geography And History Of The British Colonies is a book written by George Gill in 1879. It is a comprehensive guide to the British colonies around the world, including India, Australia, Canada, South Africa, and many others. The book provides detailed information about...

The History of Greece Volume 2 is a book written by John Gast in 1797. It covers the period of Greek history from the accession of Alexander of Macedon until its final subjection to the Roman power in eight books. The book provides a...

The Historical Record of Wyoming Valley V13-14 is a book containing a compilation of matters of local history from the columns of the Wilkes-Barre Record, a newspaper from the year 1905. This book is the thirteenth and fourteenth volume in a series of publications...

The Highlands of Aethiopia V2 is a book written by William Cornwallis Harris and published in 1844. This book provides a detailed account of the author's journey through the highlands of Ethiopia, which he undertook in the early 1840s. The author describes the landscape,...

The Hoosac Valley: Its Legends And Its History is a book written by Grace Greylock Niles and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history and legends of the Hoosac Valley, which is located in the western part...

The Discovery of the North Pole is a historical account written by Robert Edwin Peary, an American explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909. The book details Peary's journey to the North Pole, including his struggles...

Roostum Zaboolee and Soohrab, from the History of Persia, entitled Shah Namuh: or Book of Kings, is a book written by Firdousee in 1829. The book is an epic poem that tells the story of Roostum Zaboolee, a brave warrior, and his son Soohrab,...

""History of the Town of Whately, Massachusetts"" is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Whately, Massachusetts, and its surrounding areas. Written by Josiah Howard Temple and published in 1872, the book chronicles the town's history from its earliest days, starting with the...

""Early History Of Thurston County, Washington"" is a historical account of the early settlement and development of Thurston County, Washington, written by Georgiana Mitchell Blankenship and published in 1914. The book includes detailed information about the county's early pioneers, their struggles, and their achievements....

Mount Auburn: Its Scenes, Its Beauties, And Its Lessons is a book written by Wilson Flagg and published in 1860. The book is a descriptive account of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which was one of the first rural cemeteries in the United...

The book titled ""Number 6-11 Annual Bradford County Historical Society"" is a compilation of papers, reports, and contributions pertaining to local history. The book was published in the year 1912 by the Bradford County Historical Society. The contents of the book include various papers...

The Bride of Two Kings: A Forgotten Tragedy of the Portuguese Court (1911) by Edmund Basil D'Auvergne is a historical account of the life of Princess Catherine of Portugal. The book explores the political and social climate of Portugal during the 15th century, and...

The History of the Western States is a book written by Lambert Lilly in 1833. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the western states of the United States of America, including Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri. The...

The Clergy Reserves: Their History And Present Position is a book written by Charles Lindsey and published in 1851. The book provides a detailed history of the Clergy Reserves, a controversial issue in Canadian politics during the mid-19th century. The Clergy Reserves were a...

The Climax Forest of Isle Royale, Lake Superior, and Its Development is a book written by William Skinner Cooper in 1913. The book is a comprehensive study of the climax forest of Isle Royale, an island located in Lake Superior. Cooper examines the flora...

""The Ear of Man: Its Past, Its Present, and Its Future"" is a book written by Howard Ayers and published in 1891. This book is a comprehensive study of the human ear, exploring its evolution, anatomy, and function. Ayers delves into the history of...

The History Of The Town Of Thetford: In The Counties Of Norfolk And Suffolk is a book written by Thomas Martin, originally published in 1779. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the town of Thetford, which is located in the...

The City Hall of Lynn: Being a History of Events Leading to Its Creation (1869) is a historical account written by Benjamin H. Jones. The book details the events that led to the creation of the City Hall in Lynn, Massachusetts. It covers the...

The book titled ""The Codling Moth In Eastern Washington: With An Account Of The Use Of Arsenate Of Lead For The Codling Moth (1907)"" is a comprehensive guide on the codling moth, a pest that can cause significant damage to apple and pear crops...

The Burlington Smiths: A Family History (1877) is a book written by Richard Morris Smith that provides a comprehensive account of the Smith family's history. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of the family's lineage, including their origins, early...

The Comparative Value Of Enucleation And The Operations Which Have Been Substituted For It, written by George Edmund De Schweinitz and published in 1900, is a medical book that explores the benefits and drawbacks of different surgical procedures used to treat eye conditions. The...

The Chronological Guide, Part 1: Comprehending The Chronology Of The World (1828) is a historical reference book published by Baker and Fletcher Publisher. The book is an extensive guide to understanding the chronology of world events, from the earliest recorded history to the present...

The Coronation Order of King James I is a historical book written by John Wickham Legg in 1902. This book is a detailed account of the coronation ceremony of King James I of England, which took place on July 25, 1603. The author provides...

The Columbian And Venezuelan Republics: With Notes On Other Parts Of Central And South America is a book written by William Lindsay Scruggs in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, culture, politics, and geography of the Columbian and Venezuelan Republics,...

Ten Months On The Wing is a book written by Sophie Alberding Poe in 1916. The book is a memoir of her travels across Europe and the Middle East with her husband, who was a pilot in the early days of aviation. The couple's...

The Century Chronicle is a book published in 1901 by the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. It is a comprehensive guide to the capital city, providing a detailed history of the area, its resources, and natural advantages. The book covers a range of topics, including...

The Ancient History V6: Of The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes And Persians, Grecians And Macedonians (1831) is a comprehensive book written by Charles Rollin. The book covers the history of several ancient civilizations including the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Grecians...

The Bench And Bar Of Maryland V1: A History, 1634-1901 (1901) is a comprehensive book written by Conway Whittle Sams. The book provides a detailed history of the legal system in Maryland from 1634 to 1901. It covers the evolution of the bench and...