History - Essays

Short American History: Navigators And Explorers, Early Inhabitants Of America, The Colonies (1908) is a book written by Everett Barnes that provides a concise overview of the early history of America. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first Native Americans...

The American Natural History V3, Birds Concluded: A Foundation Of Useful Knowledge Of The Higher Animals Of North America is a comprehensive book written by William Temple Hornaday and published in 1914. This book is the third volume in the American Natural History series...

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Reminiscences Of Persons And Places In Kendal, Sixty Years Ago (1890) is a book written by D. K. K. that provides a vivid account of life in Kendal, a market town in Cumbria, England, sixty years prior to the book's publication. The author takes...

""Sketch Of The History Of The House Of Russell"" is a historical book written by David Ross in 1848. The book chronicles the history of the Russell family, one of the most prominent and influential families in British history. The author traces the family's...

The book, Proceedings Of The Natural History Society Of Dublin V3: For The Sessions 1859-1862, Inclusive (1863), is a compilation of the proceedings of the Natural History Society of Dublin for the years 1859 to 1862. The Society was established in 1836 and aimed...

Peace Principles Exemplified In The Early History Of Pennsylvania is a historical book written by Samuel McPherson Janney in 1876. The book explores the early history of Pennsylvania and how the principles of peace were exemplified in the state's early years. Janney discusses the...

Pasadena, California, Historical And Personal: A Complete History Of The Organization Of The Indiana Colony (1917) is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of Pasadena, California, with a particular focus on the Indiana Colony. The book is written by John Windell Wood...

Oxford Essays, 1856: Contributed By Members Of The University (1856) is a collection of essays written by various members of the University of Oxford in 1856. The book is edited by Max Muller, a renowned scholar of comparative linguistics and religion. The essays cover...

Ohio In 1788: A Description Of The Soil, Productions, Etc., Of That Portion Of The United States Situated Between Pennsylvania, The Rivers Ohio is a historical book written by John Henry James in 1888. This book provides a detailed account of the state of...

New Zealand's Lone Lands is a travelogue written by Ro. Carrick in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey to the outlying islands of New Zealand's colony. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes the author's...

""Our Village: A Sketch Of The History And Progress Of Bramley During Seven Centuries"" is a book written by Benjamin Wilson Jr. in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the village of Bramley, located in West Yorkshire,...

Gutta Percha: Its Discovery, History, Remarkable Properties, Vast Utility, And Application To Scientific And Ornamental Purposes (1849) is a book written by William Dalton. This book provides a comprehensive description of gutta percha, a natural latex material that was discovered in Southeast Asia in...

Observations Made When Following The Grand Trunk Road Across The Hills Of Upper Bengal, Parus Nath, Etc. (1848) is a book written by Joseph Dalton Hooker. The book is a detailed account of Hooker's journey along the Grand Trunk Road in Upper Bengal, India....

Notes On The Philippines (1886) is a book written by Frank S. Plant, an American businessman who visited the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. The book provides a detailed account of the author's observations and experiences during his travels throughout the archipelago. The...

""Outline of Persian History Based on Cuneiform Inscriptions"" is a book written by Augustus William Ahl and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Persia, which is now modern-day Iran, based on cuneiform inscriptions. The author has used...

Mount Auburn: Its Scenes, Its Beauties, And Its Lessons (1860) is a book written by Wilson Flagg that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different...

""Notes and Essays, Archaeological, Historical, and Topographical: Relating to the Counties of Hants and Wilts"" is a book written by Henry Moody in 1851. The book is a collection of essays and notes that provide a comprehensive overview of the history, archaeology, and topography...

""Nine Years of Democratic Rule in Mississippi: Being Notes upon the Political History of the State"" is a historical account written by Dudley S. Jennings in 1847. The book covers the political history of Mississippi during the period from 1832 to 1841, when the...

Newark In The Public Schools Of Newark: A Course Of Study On Newark, Its Geography, Civics And History (1911) is a book written by J. Wilmer Kennedy. This book is a comprehensive study guide designed for the students of Newark Public Schools. It provides...

The book ""Natural History of the Quinnat Salmon: A Report on Investigations in the Sacramento River, 1896-1901"" is written by Cloudsley Rutter and was published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive report on the investigations conducted on the Quinnat Salmon in the Sacramento...

Dissertations, Essays, and Parallels by John Robert Scott is a collection of literary works written by the author in the early 19th century. The book is divided into three sections, each containing a different type of writing.The first section, Dissertations, includes four essays on...

Modern History V23: Or The Present State Of All Nations (1734) is a historical book written by Thomas Salmon. It is the 23rd volume in the Modern History series and provides a comprehensive overview of the present state of all nations in the world...

Horae Britannicae V2: Or Studies In Ancient British History (1819) is a historical book written by John Hughes. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient British history, covering the period from the earliest times to the Roman invasion of Britain. The author...

The book ""History Of The Savings Banks Association Of The State Of New York: 1894-1914"" is a historical account of the Savings Banks Association of the State of New York during the period of 1894 to 1914. The author, Frederic Bliss Stevens, provides a...

History And Manual Of The Onondaga County Savings Bank, Syracuse, New York (1897) is a comprehensive guide to the history and operations of the Onondaga County Savings Bank. The book provides a detailed account of the bank's founding and development, as well as its...

Ludlow, A Century And A Centennial: Comprising A Sketch Of The Town Of Ludlow (1875) is a historical book written by Alfred Noon. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Ludlow, its history, and its development over the course of a...

""History and Historians in the Nineteenth Century"" is a book written by George Peabody Gooch and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive overview of the development of historical thought and writing during the 19th century. It examines the different schools of thought...

Essays On The Treatment Of Deformities Of The Body, No. 1: The Treatment Of Pott�������s Disease Or Angular Deformity Of The Spine (1879) is a medical book written by Frederic Richard Fisher. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the treatment of Pott's disease,...

The book ""History Of The Massachusetts Horticultural Society: 1829-1878"" is a historical account of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, covering the period from its founding in 1829 to 1878. The book was written by the society itself and published in 1880. It provides a detailed...

Facts Relating to the History of Groton, Massachusetts V2 is a book written by Samuel Abbott Green and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Groton, Massachusetts, covering its founding in the 17th century up to the...

Frontenac, Lennox and Addington: An Essay (1856) is a historical book written by Charles William Cooper. The book focuses on the early history of three counties in Ontario, Canada - Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington. Cooper provides a detailed account of the early settlement and...

The First Forty Years of Washington Society is a non-fiction book written by Margaret Bayard Smith and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the social scene in Washington D.C. during the first forty years of the 19th century, from the...

Essays On Playground Duty is a collection of essays written in 1849 by J. E., which provides insights into the importance of playgrounds and playtime for children. The book is a valuable resource for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the development of children.The...

""A History of the Island of Madagascar"" is a book written by Samuel Copland in 1822. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political, religious, social, and cultural history of Madagascar. Copland delves into the island's political history, covering the various kingdoms and...

""Mans Place In Nature V7: And Other Anthropological Essays"" is a book written by Thomas Henry Huxley in 1894. It is a collection of essays that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, as well as the evolution of human civilization. The...

The book titled ""History Of The Oldham Equitable Cooperative Society Limited: From 1820 To 1900"" is authored by Charles Walters and was published in 1900. It is a detailed account of the history of the Oldham Equitable Cooperative Society Limited, which was founded in...

""Hong Kong To Manilla And The Lakes Of Luzon, In The Philippine Isles, In The Year 1856"" is a travelogue written by Henry T. Ellis and published in 1859. The book is a detailed account of Ellis' journey from Hong Kong to Manila and...

""Early History of Nashville"" is a historical account of the city of Nashville, Tennessee, written by Lizzie Porterfield Elliott and originally published in 1911. The book covers the period from the founding of the city in 1779 to the end of the Civil War...

""Deal, Past and Present"" is a historical book written by Henry Stephen Chapman in 1890. The book provides a full and comprehensive history of the neighborhood of Deal, located in Kent, England. The author covers the area's past, including its early settlement, growth, and...

From High To Higher: Over The Hill To The White House And Our President (1881) is a book written by Elizabeth Winslow Allderdice. The book is a biography of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, who rose from humble beginnings...

Macaulay's Essays On Oliver Goldsmith, Frederic The Great, And Madame D'Arblay is a collection of essays written by the famous British historian and essayist, Thomas Babington Macaulay. The book was first published in 1913 and contains three essays that explore the lives and works...

""Kent (1903)"" is a historical book written by George Clinch. The book is a detailed account of the English county of Kent, which is located in the southeastern part of England. The book provides a comprehensive look at the county's history, geography, culture, and...

The book ""History of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christian Association of Philadelphia"" written by William Bender Wilson was published in 1911. This book provides a detailed account of the establishment and growth of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department of the Young...

""Last Leaves of American History"" is a historical book written by Emma Willard and first published in 1853. The book is a compilation of various historical events and stories of the United States, with a particular focus on California. It covers the discovery and...

Liberian Coffee In Ceylon: The History Of The Introduction And Progress Of The Cultivation Up To April 1878 is a historical account written by G. A. Cruwell in 1878. The book details the introduction and cultivation of Liberian coffee in Ceylon (now known as...

The History of Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry: And The Brigades To Which It Belonged is a book written by Washington L. Sanford and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry and the brigades it was a part of...

The History Of The Forged Morey Letter (1884) is a book written by John Isaacs Davenport. It is a detailed account of the infamous Morey letter scandal that took place in the United States during the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth...

Early Dayton: With Important Facts And Incidents From The Founding Of The City Of Dayton, Ohio To The Hundredth Anniversary, 1796-1896 is a historical book written by Robert Wilbur Steele and published in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history...

""History of Labor in the United States V2"" is a comprehensive book written by John Rogers Commons and published in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the labor movement in the United States from the colonial period to the early 20th century....