History - Essays

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The Mt. Rose Weather Observatory, 1906-1907: With Notes On The Progress Of The Observatory, 1907-1908 (1908) is a book written by James Edward Church. The book provides a detailed account of the Mt. Rose Weather Observatory during the years 1906-1907, and also includes notes...

The Kalyani Inscriptions Erected By King Dhammaceti At Pegu In 1476 A.D. is a historical book written by Ko, Taw Sein in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the Kalyani inscriptions, which were erected by King Dhammaceti in Pegu in 1476 A.D....

The Natural History of Creation is a book written by T. Lindley Kemp and published in 1852. The book explores the origins of life on Earth, taking into account scientific discoveries and theories of the time. Kemp examines the geological history of the planet,...

The Origin, History, and Management of the University of King's College, Toronto is a historical account of the establishment, growth, and administration of one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Written in 1844 by the University of King's College itself,...

The History of Modern Europe Volume 4, written by William Clark Russell and published in 1822, is an extensive account of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that led...

""The Financial, Statistical, and General History of the Gold and Other Companies of Witwatersrand, South Africa"" is a book written by Charles Sydney Goldmann in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the gold and other companies operating in Witwatersrand,...

The History of South Africa to the Jameson Raid V4, Part 1: A Historical Geography of the British Colonies is a book written by Charles Prestwood Lucas in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of South Africa up to the...

Tales and Essays for Children is a collection of stories and essays by Lydia Howard Sigourney, originally published in 1835. The book contains a variety of tales, including fables, moral stories, and historical accounts, all written with the intention of entertaining and educating young...

The ""History of Marshfield V2"" is a book written by Lysander Salmon Richards in 1905. This book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Marshfield, a town located in Massachusetts, United States. The author has meticulously researched and documented the town's history, starting...

Popular History of Utah is a comprehensive account of the history of Utah, written by Orson Ferguson Whitney and published in 1916. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first European explorers in the region to the early 20th century. Whitney...

Some Experiences Of A New Guinea Resident Magistrate (1921) is a non-fiction book written by Charles Arthur Whitmore Monckton. The book details the author's experiences as a resident magistrate in the British colony of New Guinea during the early 20th century. Monckton provides a...

Northborough History is a book written by Josiah Coleman Kent in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Northborough, a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The author covers the period from the town's founding in 1744 to the early...

""The Fatherland, 1450-1700, Part 1: Showing The Part Is Bore In The Discovery, Exploration And Development Of The Western Continent"" is a historical book written by Julius Friedrich Sachse and published in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the early history of...

The Citizen's Pocket Chronicle is a historical book written by J. S. F. in 1827. The book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the history, antiquity, and temporal government of the City of London. It covers the city's origins, its development over time,...

The Bride of Two Kings: A Forgotten Tragedy of the Portuguese Court is a historical non-fiction book written by Edmund Basil D'Auvergne and published in 1911. The book tells the story of Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess who became the queen consort of...

""The Consequences And Ameliorations Of Blindness: A Brief Sketch"" is a book written by William Moon in 1875. The book explores the impact of blindness on individuals and society, as well as various ways to improve the lives of blind people. Moon, who was...

""School History of England"" is a historical book written by Augusta Blanche Berard and published in 1861. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of England, from the earliest times to the reign of Queen Victoria. It covers various aspects of English...

Record Of The Town Of Amherst: From 1735 To 1788 is a historical account written by John Franklin Jameson in 1884. The book chronicles the history of Amherst, a town located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1735 to the year 1788....

Pictures From The History Of The Swiss is a book written by Martha Grace Sleeper and originally published in 1859. The book is a historical account of Switzerland, covering various aspects of its history, including its political, cultural, and social development. The book is...

The Rhode Island State Census, 1885 is a historical record book compiled by Amos Perry and published in 1887. It contains information about the population of Rhode Island as of 1885, including the number of people living in each town and city, as well...

""Outside The Trumpington Gates Before Peterhouse Was Founded: A Chapter In The Intimate History Of Medieval Cambridge"" is a historical book written by Henry Paine Stokes and first published in 1908. The book focuses on the history of Cambridge during the medieval period, specifically...

Prairie Days: Or Our Home In The Far West is a memoir written by Mary Breck Sleight in 1879. The book recounts the author's experiences living on the prairie with her family in the late 1800s. Sleight describes the challenges and joys of frontier...

On The Cultivation Of The Waste Lands In The United Kingdom is a book written by Lewis Kennedy in 1829. The book focuses on the potential for the cultivation of the waste lands in the United Kingdom. Kennedy explores the reasons behind the existence...

Over Bemerton�������s: An Easy-Going Chronicle is a book written by Edward Verrall Lucas and published in 1908. It is a collection of short stories that are set in the fictional village of Bemerton. The book is a humorous and light-hearted look at the lives...

Perth: Its Annals And Its Archives is a historical book written by David Peacock in 1849. The book explores the history of Perth, a city located in central Scotland, from its earliest times up to the mid-19th century. It covers various aspects of the...

""Notes On Genera Of Paniceae, I-IV"" is a botanical book written by Agnes Chase in 1906. The book covers the classification and description of various genera belonging to the Paniceae family of grasses. The author provides detailed notes on the morphology, anatomy, and distribution...

""Our Canal in Panama: The Greatest Achievement in the World's History"" is a historical book written by Emory Adams Allen in 1913. The book documents the construction of the Panama Canal, which was considered a monumental feat of engineering and one of the greatest...

""Our Public Schools: Their Influence On English History"" is a historical book written by James George Cotton Minchin in 1901. The book explores the role of public schools in shaping English history, particularly in terms of politics, culture, and society. Minchin provides a detailed...

Mungo Park and the Niger is a book written by Joseph Thomson and published in 1890. The book is a biography of Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer who was the first European to travel through the central portion of the Niger River. The book...

""Notes On Pharmacy And Dispensing For Nurses"" is a book written by Charles John Samuel Thompson and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive guide to pharmacy and dispensing for nurses, covering all aspects of the subject from the basics of pharmacy to...

""Mal=Assimilation and Its Complications"" is a book written by Julian Pinckney Thomas and published in 1904. The book is an interesting and detailed discussion of various cases of malassimilation and its complications, as observed and treated by four prominent doctors: Dr. Jackson, Dr. Smith,...

Notes On The Wady Rayan (1888) is a book written by G. A. Liernur that provides a detailed account of the Wadi Rayan region in Egypt. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the region,...

Notes On The History And Genealogy Of The Family Of Lubbock (1891) is a historical and genealogical book written by Robert Birkbeck. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Lubbock family, tracing their history and genealogy from the medieval period to the 19th...

The book ""History of Worminghall"" was written by Joseph Tanner and published in 1885. It provides a comprehensive account of the history of the village of Worminghall, located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

""Essays for Students"" is a collection of essays written by Stephen Paget, originally published in 1899. The book contains a total of 15 essays, covering a wide range of topics including literature, science, history, and philosophy. Paget's writing style is clear and concise, making...

My Life in Connaught: With Sketches of Mission Work in the West is a book written by Thomas Armstrong and published in 1906. The book is a memoir of Armstrong's life in Connaught, a province in western Ireland, and his experiences as a missionary....

Eight Years' Experience of Mothers' Meetings is a book written by Fanny Vincent S. Hatchard in 1871. The book is a detailed account of the author's experience of running mothers' meetings for eight years. The meetings were held in London and were aimed at...

Louis-Philippe: D�������Apres Des Documents Inedits (1918) is a historical book written by Denys Cochin. The book is based on unpublished documents and provides a detailed account of the life and reign of Louis-Philippe, the last king of France. The author explores the political, social,...

""King of the Camorra"" is a novel by the Italian author, journalist, and feminist, Matilde Serao. The book was first published in 1913 and tells the story of a young man named Raffaele, who rises to power as the leader of the Camorra, a...

Lake George In History is a book written by Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye in 1897. The book is a comprehensive historical account of Lake George, a beautiful lake located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Seelye provides a detailed description of the lake's...

""History of the Bench and Bar of Southern California"" is a book written by Willoughby Rodman and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive account of the legal system in Southern California, focusing on the people who have played a significant role in...

The book ""New York Press Association, 1853-1903: Authorized History For Fifty Years"" was written by A. O. Bunnell and published in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the New York Press Association from its establishment in 1853 to its...

Home Reflections: Or Ashford, Past And Present is a book written by Robert Furley and first published in 1867. The book is a historical and descriptive account of the town of Ashford in Kent, England, where Furley lived. The book is divided into two...

The Town Register, York And Kittery, 1906 is a book compiled by Harry Edward Mitchell in 1906. The book is a comprehensive record of the residents, businesses, and organizations of York and Kittery, two towns located in Maine, USA. The book contains detailed information...

Baker's Patriotic Dialogues For All Grades is a book that was published in 1911 and written by Edward D. Holmes. The book is a collection of school dialogues that are based on well-known and popular incidents of American history. The dialogues are designed to...

The History of Henry IV is a book written by Leon Vallee in 1903. It is a comprehensive account of the life and reign of King Henry IV of France, who ruled from 1589 to 1610. The book covers various aspects of Henry's life,...

""History of France, From the Invasion of the Franks Under Clovis, to the Accession of Louis Philippe"" is a comprehensive historical account of France, written by Francois Boisnormand De Bonnechose and first published in 1856. The book covers the entire history of France from...

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...

""History Of England From The Invasion Of Julius Caesar To The Reign Of Victoria"" is a comprehensive historical account of England from the Roman invasion led by Julius Caesar to the reign of Queen Victoria. Written by Mrs. Markham and originally published in 1848,...