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The School History of Tennessee, originally published in 1889, is a comprehensive guide to the history of the state of Tennessee. Written by James Phelan, a prominent educator and historian of his time, the book covers the major events, figures, and movements that shaped...

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""A Professional Pugilist"" is a book written by Harry A. James and published in 1894. The book tells the story of a professional boxer, or pugilist, named Jack Harrison. Harrison is a talented fighter who rises to the top of the boxing world, but...

With The Royal Headquarters V1: In 1870-71 (1897) is a historical book written by J. Von Verdy Du Vernois. The book describes the author's experiences as a staff officer in the German army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. The author provides a detailed...

The History Of The Law Of Primogeniture In England And Its Effect Upon Landed Property is a book written by Courtney Stanhope Kenny in the year 1878. The book provides a comprehensive account of the law of primogeniture in England and its impact on...

Workers At Home is a book written by Mrs. W. H. Wigley and published in 1880. The book is a guide for women who work from home, providing tips and advice on how to manage their time, organize their workspace, and balance their work...

Peebles: Burgh And Parish In Early History (1903) is a historical book written by Robert Renwick. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Peebles, a burgh and parish located in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Renwick delves into the...

""The History of the Study of Medicine in the British Isles: The Fitz-Patrick Lectures for 1905-1906"" is a book written by Norman Moore and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of medicine in the British Isles, covering the...

""History Of Dudley Castle And Priory: Including A Genealogical Account Of The Families Of Sutton And Ward"" is a book written by Charles Twamley in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the Dudley Castle and Priory, which are two significant landmarks...

The book ""History Of The Sect Of Maharajas Or Vallabhacharyas, In Western India"" is a historical account written by Karsandas Mulji in 1865. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Vallabhacharya sect, also known as the Maharajas, which originated in western India. The...

The History of the Province of Sicily is a book written by Elsie Safford Jenison and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Italian island of Sicily, from its earliest days to the time of publication. It...

The History of the County of Mayo: To the Close of the Sixteenth Century is a book written by Hubert Thomas Knox and published in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of County Mayo in Ireland up until...

The True Chronicle History Of King Leir: And His Three Daughters, Gonorill, Ragan, And Cordella is a book written by John Wright in 1907. This book is a retelling of the story of King Lear, a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The story revolves...

""The Samaritans, The Earliest Jewish Sect: Their History, Theology And Literature"" is a book written by James Alan Montgomery in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the Samaritans, who were a Jewish sect that existed during the time of Jesus. Montgomery explores...

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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...

""A Chronological Record Of The Principal Events That Have Occurred In Amesbury, Massachusetts"" is a historical book written by Emily Binney Smith in 1901. The book is a comprehensive record of the significant events that have taken place in the town of Amesbury, Massachusetts,...

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...