History - Essays

Presidents and Pies: Life in Washington, 1897-1919 is a historical non-fiction book written by Isabel Anderson and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of life in Washington D.C. during the period from 1897 to 1919, covering the presidencies of William McKinley,...

Incidents In White Mountain History is a historical book written by Benjamin Glazier Willey in 1858. The book contains facts and stories related to the discovery and settlement of the White Mountains. The author provides a detailed account of the early explorers and settlers...

""History of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers: With a Complete Guidebook to the Central Home at Dayton, Ohio"" is a book written by J.C. Gobrecht in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive history of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, which...

""History Of The Humane Society Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: With A Selected List Of Premiums"" is a book written by Francis Parkman and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of...

A Short History Of Monks And Monasteries is a book written by Alfred Wesley Wishart and published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of monks and monasteries from their origins in the early Christian Church to the present day....

Arbor Day: Its History And Observance is a book written by Nathaniel Hillyer Egleston and first published in 1896. The book explores the history and significance of Arbor Day, a holiday dedicated to the planting and care of trees. Egleston delves into the origins...

""History of New Brunswick V1"" is a book written by James Hannay and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, from its earliest settlement by the Mi'kmaq people to the early 20th...

""Ten Years in Sarawak V2"" is a memoir written by Charles Brooke, who served as the second White Rajah of Sarawak, a region in Borneo, from 1870 to 1917. The book is a detailed account of Brooke's experiences during his ten-year tenure in Sarawak,...

""History of the Insurrection of the County of Wexford, A.D. 1798"" is a book written by Edward Hay. The book is a historical account of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, which took place in Wexford, Ireland. The author provides a detailed description of the...

""History of the Chicago Police: From the Settlement of the Community to the Present Time"" is a comprehensive book written by John J. Flinn that explores the history of the Chicago Police Department from its inception to modern times. The book covers the early...

The History and Records of the Elephant Club is a book written by Ockside, also known as Knight Russ. The book is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes about a fictional club called the Elephant Club. The club is made up of a...

History of the Northwestern Soldiers' Fair, Held in Chicago, 1864 is a book that provides a detailed account of the Northwestern Soldiers' Fair held in Chicago in 1864. The fair was organized by the United States Sanitary Commission, a government agency that was responsible...

The Marvelous History of St. Bernard is a book written by Henri Gheon that tells the story of the life of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a French abbot and theologian who lived during the 12th century. The book is a historical account of St....

Kings and Knaves in the Cameroons is a book written by Andre Mikhelson. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences in Cameroon, a country located in Central Africa. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which deals with a specific...

""The Pueblo Indian World: Studies On The Natural History Of The Rio Grande In Relation To Pueblo Indian Culture"" is a book written by Edgar L. Hewett. The book is a comprehensive study of the natural history of the Rio Grande region and its...

The Von Reisenkampff-Ulrich Family History: Europe And The United States is a comprehensive book that delves into the genealogy and history of the Von Reisenkampff-Ulrich family. Written by Bartow A. Ulrich, the book traces the family's roots back to Europe and follows their journey...

""Thomas Hutchinson: The Last Royal Governor of Massachusetts"" is a historical biography written by John Fiske. The book explores the life and career of Thomas Hutchinson, the last royal governor of Massachusetts before the American Revolution. Fiske delves into Hutchinson's early life, his rise...

""A Documentary History of the Paoli Massacre"" by Donald Grey Brownlow is a historical account of the infamous event that occurred during the American Revolutionary War. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the events leading up to the massacre, the massacre...

The History of Rome V1 by Livy is a comprehensive account of the early history of Rome, spanning from its legendary founding in 753 BC to the end of the Samnite Wars in 290 BC. The book is divided into ten books, each of...

Andrew Jackson: A Compilation Of The Messages And Papers Of The Presidents is a comprehensive book that covers the presidency of Andrew Jackson. The book is written by James D. Richardson and is a compilation of all the messages and papers of the presidents...

The History and Liturgy of the Sacraments is a comprehensive book written by A. Villien that explores the origins and evolution of the sacraments in the Christian faith. The book delves into the history of the sacraments, tracing their development from their early beginnings...

The book ""History of Marin County, California: Including Its Geography, Geology, Topography, and Climatography"" by J.P. Munro-Fraser, published in 1880, is a comprehensive account of the history and natural features of Marin County in California. The book covers the geography, geology, topography, and climate...

The McGavock Family: A Genealogical History Of James McGavock And His Descendants, From 1760 To 1903 (1903) is a book written by Robert Gray. The book provides a comprehensive account of the genealogy of the McGavock family, tracing their lineage from James McGavock and...

Prolegomena To The History Of Israel is a scholarly work by Julius Wellhausen that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Israel from the earliest times up to the Babylonian exile. The book is divided into three main sections, each of which examines...

""The World As It Is, And As It Has Been: Or A Comprehensive Geography And History, Ancient And Modern"" is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich in 1855. It is a comprehensive guide to the geography and history of the world, covering both...

The Sheep And Shepherding: Embracing The History, Varieties, Rearing, Feeding, And General Management Of Sheep (1853) is a comprehensive guide to sheep farming written by Matthew Marmaduke Milburn. The book covers the history of sheep farming, the different varieties of sheep, their rearing, feeding,...

The First Forty Years Of Washington Society, published in 1906, is a historical account of the social scene in Washington D.C. during the early years of the United States. The book is written by Margaret Bayard Smith, a prominent society figure and journalist who...

""History Of Brown County, Wisconsin V2: Past And Present"" is a comprehensive historical account of Brown County, Wisconsin, written by Deborah Beaumont Martin in 1913. The book takes the reader on a journey through the county's past, from its early settlement by Native American...

Annals of Ulster V3: 1379-1541 is a historical book written by Bartholomew Mac Carthy. The book is a compilation of annals that cover the period from 1379 to 1541 in the region of Ulster in Ireland. The annals are a collection of historical records...

""Child's History of Rome: To Octavius Caesar, Surnamed Augustus, and the Birth of Jesus Christ"" is a historical book written by Caroline Hyde Butler Laing in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand account of the history of Rome from its early beginnings...

The History and Obligation of the Sabbath is a book written by C. J. Ellicott in 1844. The book is an exploration of the origins and significance of the Sabbath, the day of rest that is observed by many religions. Ellicott delves into the...

The History of the Paris Commune of 1871 is a book written by Thomas March and published in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary socialist government that ruled Paris from March to May 1871. The author explores...

The Arian Witness is a book written by Krishna Mohan Banerjea in 1875. It presents the testimony of Arian Scriptures, which are texts that were written by followers of Arius, a Christian presbyter who lived in the 4th century AD. The book aims to...

""History of the Clan Mackenzie: With Genealogies of the Principal Families"" is a book written by Alexander Mackenzie and published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Scottish clan Mackenzie, one of the oldest and most prominent clans...

The book ""History Of The Town Of Manchester: Essex County, Massachusetts, 1645-1895"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Manchester, a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts. Written by Darius Francis Lamson and originally published in 1895, the book covers the period from...

The Reminiscences of Daniel Bliss is a memoir written by Daniel Bliss, an American missionary and educator who lived from 1823 to 1916. The book was first published in 1920, several years after Bliss's death, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the life...

A History of the Church: From the Edict of Milan, A. D. 313, to the Council of Chalcedon, A. D. 451 is a book written by William Bright in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian Church during...

""A Standard History Of Jasper And Newton Counties, Indiana V2 (1916)"" is a historical book written by Lewis H. Hamilton. This book is a detailed account of the history of Jasper and Newton Counties in Indiana, USA. The book is divided into two volumes,...

The History of Alfred the Great is a book written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1853. The book is a biographical account of the life of Alfred the Great, who was the King of Wessex from 871 to 899. The book covers Alfred's...

The History of Tuscany V4: From the Earliest Era is a book written by Lorenzo Pignotti and published in 1826. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Tuscany, a region in central Italy, from ancient times to the early 19th century. The...

""History of the Delhi Massacre: Its Supposed Origin, and the Means Being Adopted to Avenge the Murder of the British Subjects"" is a book written by an anonymous female author in 1858. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to...

The History of Ancient Mexican Art: An Essay in Outline is a book written by Walter Lehmann and first published in 1922. It is a comprehensive overview of the art and culture of ancient Mexico, covering the pre-Columbian period up to the arrival of...

The Natural History of Oxford-Shire is a book written by Robert Plot in 1705. It is an essay that explores the natural history of England, with a particular focus on the county of Oxfordshire. The book covers a range of topics, including geology, botany,...

Maxwell History and Genealogy is a book published in 1916 by Florence Wilson Houston. It is a comprehensive guide to the history and genealogy of the Maxwell family, tracing their roots back to Scotland and Ireland. The book includes information on the family's migration...

Ceylon, The Paradise Of Adam: The Record Of Seven Years������� Residence In The Island is a book written by Caroline Corner and published in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during her seven-year stay in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)....

From Halakhic innovation to blood libels, from the establishment of new mendicant orders to the institutionalization of Islamicate bureaucracy, and from the development of the inquisitorial process to the rise of yeshivas, universities, and madrasas, the long thirteenth century saw a profusion of political,...

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""The Gentile Nations"" is a historical and religious account of various ancient civilizations, written by George Smith and originally published in 1853. The book covers the history and beliefs of the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes, Persians, Greeks, and Romans, providing a comprehensive overview of...

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...