History - Essays

A History of Rusk County, Texas is a comprehensive book written by Dorman H. Winfrey, detailing the history of Rusk County, Texas, from its earliest days to modern times. The book covers the county's founding, the role it played in the Civil War, its...

Zebulon Vance: Tarheel Spokesman is a biography written by Franklin Ray Shirley that chronicles the life of Zebulon Baird Vance, a prominent political figure in North Carolina during the 19th century. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina in 1830, Vance grew up to become...

Medieval Philosophy: A History of Philosophy is a comprehensive book written by Armand A. Maurer that explores the development of philosophical thought during the medieval period. The book covers the major philosophical movements, ideas, and thinkers of the time, from the early Christian philosophers...

""Two Essays As Supplements To The Arian Witness"" is a book written by Krishna Mohan Banerjea in 1880. It consists of two essays that serve as supplements to Banerjea's earlier work, ""The Arian Witness"". The first essay is titled ""The Doctrine of the Trinity:...

""Tales of a Grandfather"" is a historical book written by Sir Walter Scott, which provides an account of the history of Scotland from the earliest times to the end of the reign of James the Fifth. The book is written in a storytelling style,...

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 History Of The Christian Church: From The Earliest Times To A.D. 461"" is a book written by F. J. Foakes-Jackson and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Christian church from its inception up to the...

The book ""History of Embalming and of Preparations in Anatomy, Pathology and Natural History"" is written by J.N. Gannal and provides a comprehensive account of the history and evolution of embalming techniques. This book covers the practice of embalming from ancient times to the...

The History of Fort Riley is a comprehensive account of the military installation located in Kansas, USA. The book, authored by W.F. Pride, delves into the origins of the fort, which was established in 1853 as a strategic outpost for the US Army. The...

Rufus King and His Times is a biographical work by Edward Hale Brush that offers a comprehensive account of the life and times of Rufus King, one of the most prominent figures in American history. The book traces King's life from his birth in...

The book titled ""History Of The Cross Of Edinburgh Commonly Called The Mercat Cross"" by Thomas Arnold is a comprehensive account of the history and significance of the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Mercat Cross, also known as the Market Cross, is a...

My Friends: Twenty Eight History Making Speeches by Roosevelt, Franklin Delano is a collection of speeches given by one of America's most iconic presidents. The book features a range of speeches given by Franklin Delano Roosevelt throughout his presidency, covering topics such as the...

Popular History of the Jews Volume 3: From the Coming of the Jews under the Domination of the Islam, 640 C.E. is a book written by Heinrich Graetz in 1919. It is a comprehensive historical account of the Jewish people during the period of...

The book ""History Of The Huston Families And Their Descendants, 1450-1912: With A Genealogical Record (1912)"" is a comprehensive account of the history and genealogy of the Huston family from the year 1450 to 1912. The author of the book, E. Rankin Huston, has...

The History of St. Giles and St. James is a historical book written by Douglas William Jerrold and published in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the history, culture, and social life of two important parishes in London, namely St. Giles and...

Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic' is a philosophical work written by Henri Bergson. In this influential essay, Bergson explores the nature and significance of laughter in human life. Bergson argues that laughter is a uniquely human phenomenon and seeks to...

A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken RealmsTHE HISTORY OF HISTORICAL WRITING IN AMERICA by J. Franklin Jameson, PhD, Professor of History at Brown University. Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1891.Note: This book is "read as written." It was published in 1891. It is...

The Limits of the Lost Cause challenges prevailing ways of thinking about the impact of the Civil War on the American South. Above all, Gaines Foster's work encourages Americans to confront the new divisions within their society even as they wrestle with old national--not...

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 book brings together historians from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe to historicize constructions of whiteness as a colonial formation. Confronting the privilege inherent in the invisibility of contemporary whiteness requires that the historical roots of racial power be interrogated,...

""A History of the Commonwealth of Florence V3: From the Earliest Independence of the Commune to the Fall of the Republic 1531"" is a comprehensive historical account written by T. Adolphus Trollope. The book covers the political, social, and cultural developments of Florence, one...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1841 Edition.Author: AnonymousISBN-10: 1498044735ISBN-13: 9781498044738Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.73d

Following the success of the three-volume series, Birth, Marriage and Death and the Irish (2016-2021), this collection examines the celebration of Christmas among the Irish, from the seventh century to the present day. In 75 articles, ranging from the serious to the light-hearted, writers...

"Africa in Fragments" is one of a few texts to tackle many topics on the position and challenges of Africa, its peoples, and its diaspora in the world today. It is part of a new genre that makes old and new academic debates on...

The book ""History Of The Clan Mackenzie: With Genealogies Of The Principal Families"" is a comprehensive account of the Scottish Clan Mackenzie, written by Alexander Mackenzie and originally published in 1879. The book traces the history of the clan from its origins in the...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.Author: Ralph Waldo EmersonISBN-10: 1494195224ISBN-13: 9781494195229Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2014Pages: 338Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.37lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.Author: David Diringer, Ellis MinnsISBN-10: 149412081XISBN-13: 9781494120818Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 606Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.22d

""Twelve Months With The Bashi-Bazouks"" is a memoir written by Edward Money, a British officer who served in the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War. The book chronicles his experiences as a member of the Bashi-Bazouks, irregular troops employed by the Ottoman Empire. Money...

The History of Corn Milling V2: Watermills and Windmills is a book that was written by Richard Bennett and first published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of corn milling, with a particular focus on the use of watermills...

""History Of Behar Indigo Factories; Reminiscences Of Behar; Tirhoot And Its Inhabitants Of The Past; History Of Behar Light Horse Volunteers (1908)"" is a book written by Minden J. Wilson. The book is a historical account of the Behar region in India, specifically focusing...

The History and Traditions of the Isle of Skye by Alexander Cameron is a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and traditions of the Scottish island of Skye. The book explores the island's geological formation, early settlements, and the impact of the Vikings and...

Bells: Their History, Legends Making And Uses is a comprehensive book written by Satis N. Coleman that delves into the fascinating world of bells. The book is a detailed exploration of the history, legends, and usage of bells, covering everything from their earliest origins...

""The Discovery Of The Amazon: According To The Account Of Friar Gaspar De Carvajal And Other Documents"" is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book recounts the expedition of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal, a Spanish explorer who traveled along the Amazon...

Author: Ralph Vary ChamberlinISBN-10: 1258814080ISBN-13: 9781258814083Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/14/2013Pages: 734Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.75lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 1.47d

Author: Francis H. Van EichISBN-10: 1258665379ISBN-13: 9781258665371Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/13/2013Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

This Study Has Been Undertaken In An Attempt To Explain The Basis Of Uncle Joe Cannon's Power As The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives And The Repercussions Of His System In The Subsequent History Of The Speakership.Author: William Rea GwinnISBN-10: 125851625XISBN-13: 9781258516253Publisher: Literary...

""A History of Immersion"" by William Latane Lumpkin is a comprehensive exploration of the history and significance of immersion baptism in Christianity. The book traces the origins of immersion in the early church and its development over time, including its role in the Protestant...

Author: Edward Ringwood HewittISBN-10: 1258124300ISBN-13: 9781258124304Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

The book ""Sketch of Nantasket, Now Called Hull: In The County of Plymouth"" by Solomon Lincoln was published in 1830. It is a historical account of the town of Hull, Massachusetts, which was originally called Nantasket. The book provides a detailed description of the...

Mosquitoes, Gnats, Craneflies, Midges And Flies Of The Northern States is a book written by Edward Knobel in 1897. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various types of flying insects found in the northern states of the United States. It covers the...

""History of Nepal"" is a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural history of Nepal, written by Shew Shunker Singh and first published in 1877. The book covers the period from the earliest recorded history of Nepal up until the mid-19th century, when...

""An Essay On The Shaking Palsy"" is a medical treatise written by James Parkinson in 1817. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of neurology, as it was one of the first descriptions of a neurological disorder that we now know...

The book ""History Of The University Of Texas: Based On Facts And Records"" by John J. Lane was published in 1891 and provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and growth of the University of Texas. The author has based his work on extensive...

Epochs Of American History: The Colonies, 1492-1750 is a historical book written by Reuben Gold Thwaites. The book is a comprehensive study of the early American colonies, covering the period from 1492 to 1750. Thwaites provides a detailed account of the exploration and settlement...

""A History Of Thomas Canfield And Of Matthew Camfield: With A Genealogy Of Their Descendants In New Jersey"" is a book written by Frederick Alexander Canfield and published in 1897. The book provides a detailed history of the lives of Thomas Canfield and Matthew...

Olrig Grange, written by Walter Chalmers Smith and first published in 1879, is a novel set in Scotland during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lilias, who inherits Olrig Grange, a large estate in the Scottish countryside,...

A Narrative of a Tour Through Hawaii, or Owhyhee: With Remarks on the History, Traditions, Manners, Customs and Language (1917) is a book written by William Ellis. The book is a first-hand account of Ellis' travels through the Hawaiian Islands, also known as Owhyhee,...

""History Of The Byzantine Empire From 716 To 1056"" is a book written by George Finlay, first published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive account of the Byzantine Empire, covering the period from 716 to 1056. It details the political, social, and cultural...

The Masonic Apron: Its Traditions, History and Secret Significances by Frank C. Higgins is a comprehensive guide to the significance and history of the Masonic apron. The book explores the traditions and symbolism behind the apron, which is a crucial part of Masonic regalia....

Fourteen Years With Adelina Patti is a memoir written by Louisa Lauw in 1884. The book chronicles Lauw's experiences as a personal maid to the renowned opera singer Adelina Patti for fourteen years. Patti was one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 19th...