History - Essays

""Twenty-Five Years Of Brewing: With An Illustrated History Of American Beer"" is a book written by George Ehret and first published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive account of the brewing industry in America, covering the history, processes, and trends of beer production...

History And Genealogy Of A Branch Of The Family Of Kinne (1881) is a book written by Emerson Kinne that provides a comprehensive account of the history and genealogy of the Kinne family. The book focuses on a particular branch of the family, tracing...

The Apron: Its Traditions, History and Secret Significances is a comprehensive book written by Frank C. Higgins. The book explores the history, significance, and cultural traditions of aprons across various societies and cultures. The author delves into the symbolism and hidden meanings behind aprons,...

""Social History Of The Races Of Mankind, First Division: Nigritians"" is a book written by Americus Featherman in 1885. The book is a comprehensive study of the social history of the Nigritian race, which includes the people of Africa and their descendants around the...

""The History of Milton, Massachusetts, 1640-1887"" is a comprehensive account of the town of Milton, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1640 up until 1887. Written by Albert Kendall Teele and originally published in 1887, this book provides a detailed look at the town's early...

The Repeal of the Union Conspiracy: Or Mr. Parnell and the I.R.B. is a historical book written by Charles Stewart Parnell and published in 1886. The book discusses the Irish Republican Brotherhood (I.R.B.) and their alleged conspiracy to repeal the Act of Union between...

""History of the Cross: The Pagan Origin, and Idolatrous Adoption and Worship of the Image"" is a book written by Henry Dana Ward in 1871. The book explores the history of the cross symbol, tracing its origins back to pagan religions and its adoption...

""The History of the Seal of the United States"" is a book written by Gaillard Hunt in 1909. It is a comprehensive account of the evolution of the seal of the United States, from its initial design to its current form. The author traces...

The History of the Title Imperator Under the Roman Empire is a book written by Donald McFayden and published in 1920. The book explores the origins and evolution of the title of Imperator in the Roman Empire, tracing its development from its earliest uses...

A Guide to Ilfracombe and the Neighboring Towns is a comprehensive travel guide written by John Banfield in 1834. The book provides readers with a general overview of the history and notable landmarks in the North of Devon region, with a focus on the...

The Raynor-Moland Feud is a historical book written by Howard Ray Allgood in 1918. The book documents the infamous feud between two families in the late 19th century in the United States. The Raynor and Moland families were both prominent landowners in the region,...

""Nobody and Somebody: With the True Chronicle History of Elydure"" is a novel written by John Trundle and originally published in 1877. The book tells the story of two brothers, one named Nobody and the other Somebody, who are separated at a young age...

Traditions Of The Osage is a book written by George A. Dorsey that provides a comprehensive account of the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Osage people, a Native American tribe that inhabited the present-day states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The book...

Discourses On A Sober And Temperate Life is a book written by Luigi Cornaro, an Italian nobleman who lived from 1467 to 1566. The book is a series of four discourses in which Cornaro expounds on the virtues of living a simple, moderate, and...

""An Essay on Man"" is a philosophical poem written by Alexander Pope in 1734. The poem is divided into four epistles, each of which explores different aspects of human nature and the human condition. In the first epistle, Pope discusses the limits of human...

The Divining Rod: A History of Water Witching 1938 is a book written by Arthur J. Ellis that explores the history and practice of water witching, also known as dowsing. The book delves into the origins of this ancient technique, which involves using a...

""A History Of The McFarren Family"" is a book written by William McFarren Farrar in the year 1880. The book chronicles the history of the McFarren family, tracing their lineage back several generations. It provides a detailed account of the family's origins, their migration...

""Notes On Skidi Pawnee Society"" is a book written by George A. Dorsey that provides a comprehensive insight into the Skidi Pawnee society. The book is based on the author's fieldwork and research conducted in the late 19th century among the Skidi Pawnee tribe...

""The History of Craft Masonry in Brazil"" by Peter Swanson is a comprehensive study of the development of Freemasonry in Brazil. The book traces the origins of the craft in Brazil, beginning with the arrival of the first Masonic lodges in the country in...

The History of Torture by Leon Morgan is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the use of torture throughout history. The book begins with an examination of the earliest known instances of torture, including its use in ancient Greece and Rome. From there, it...

The King of Honey Island is a novel written by Maurice Thompson and first published in 1896. The story takes place in the American South, specifically in the Louisiana bayou. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Felix, who lives on...

The Commonwealth of Missouri Parts 1-5: A Centennial Record (1876) is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Missouri, written by Chancy Rufus Barns. The book is divided into five parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Missouri's history and development. Part...

The book ""History of Summers County: From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time V2 (1908)"" is a comprehensive account of the history of Summers County, West Virginia. The author of the book, James Henry Miller, has meticulously researched and documented the history of...

History of Kane County, Illinois Volume 1, Part 2 is a historical book written by Rodolphus Waite Joslyn in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Kane County, Illinois, from its early settlement to the early 20th century. The author...

The book ""History Of Sonoma County V2: Including Its Geology, Topography, Mountains, Valleys And Streams"" is written by J. P. Munro-Fraser and was published in 1879. This is the second volume of the book and it provides a comprehensive account of the history of...

The book ""History Of Ray County, Missouri: Including A History Of Its Townships. City, Towns And Villages V2 (1881)"" by Missouri Historical Company is a comprehensive historical account of Ray County, Missouri. The book covers the history of the county's townships, cities, towns, and...

The book ""History Of Lawrence And Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries And Institutions V2 (1914)"" is a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and society of Lawrence and Monroe counties in Indiana. The book is authored by B. F. Bowen and Company Publisher...

""History And Achievements Of The Nineteenth Century"" is a comprehensive book written by Charles Morris in 1899. The book provides an extensive overview of the significant events, inventions, and achievements that took place during the 19th century. The author covers topics such as the...

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 V1: From The Birth Of Christ To The Eighteenth Century (1824) is a comprehensive account of the development of Christianity from its origins to the 18th century. Written by William Jones, a prominent British historian and theologian of...

The Railroads of the United States: Their History and Statistics (1868) is a comprehensive book written by Henry M. Flint that provides a detailed account of the history and development of the railroads in the United States. The book covers the period from the...

""The History of the Alison or Allison Family in Europe and America, 1135 to 1893"" is a comprehensive genealogical account of the Alison/Allison family, tracing its roots from medieval Europe to the late 19th century in America. Written by Leonard Allison Morrison and published...

The No-Din is a historical and scientific account of the prehistoric races of America and other lands, written by Erastus S. Curry and published in 1899. The book explores the romantic and mysterious aspects of prehistoric cultures, delving into their customs, beliefs, and way...

""The World As It Is, And As It Has Been"" is a comprehensive geography and history book that covers both ancient and modern times. Written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich in 1855, the book provides a detailed overview of the world's geography, including information on...

""The Judgment of Jerusalem: Predicted in Scripture, Fulfilled in History"" is a historical and religious book written by William Patton, originally published in 1877. The book explores the prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem in the Bible and how it was fulfilled in history....

The Modern Hero In The Kingdom Of Cathay: In The Year 90000 (1791) is a book written by Benjamin Frere. The book is a fictional account of a modern hero who travels to the Kingdom of Cathay, which is set in the year 90000....

The King's Vesture is a book written by William M. Prior in 1862 that explores the evidence from both scripture and history in relation to William Miller, a chronologist who predicted the end of the world in 1843. The book provides a comparative analysis...

The Birth of Galahad is a novel written by Richard Hovey and published in 1909. The book tells the story of a young man named Galahad who is born with a special destiny. Galahad is the son of a knight and a lady who...

The Yautias, Or Taniers, Of Puerto Rico is a book written by Otis Warren Barrett and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive study of the Yautia, also known as Taniers, which are root vegetables native to Puerto Rico. The author explores the...

The Reward of Toryism is a discourse written by Nathaniel Whitaker in 1813, based on Judges 5:23. The book explores the concept of Toryism in the context of the American Revolution and the role of judges in the conflict. Whitaker argues that Toryism, or...

The Natural History of Western Wild Animals and Guide for Hunters, Trappers, and Sportsmen is a comprehensive book written by David W. Cartwright in 1875. The book provides an in-depth look at the wildlife found in the western United States during the 19th century....

History and Government of Washington is a book written by Joseph Marion Taylor in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and government of the state of Washington. It covers the state's early history, including the Native American tribes that inhabited...

Old Scituate is a historical book written by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1921. The book focuses on the history of Scituate, Massachusetts, from its early settlement in the 17th century to the early 20th century. The authors provide a detailed account...

Making Abstracts: The Theory and Practice of Preparing the History of Recorded Titles is a book written by Courtney Smith Kitchel in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive guide to creating abstracts of title, which are concise summaries of the ownership history of a...

""The Crown Inn, Near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1745: A History, Touching The Events That Occurred At That Notable Hostelry"" is a historical book written by William Cornelius Reichel and first published in 1872. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place...

The Cyclopaedia of Fraternities is a book written by Albert Clark Stevens in 1907. The book is a comprehensive compilation of authentic information about various fraternities and their history. The author has conducted original investigations and research to provide readers with accurate and reliable...

The Ecclesiastical History of Eusebius in Syriac is a book written by Eusebius, a Christian historian from the fourth century AD. This particular edition of the book was translated into Syriac and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive account of the history...

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 the World's Fair"" is a comprehensive account of the World's Columbian Exposition, which took place in 1893 in Chicago. The book, written by Benjamin Cummings Truman, offers a detailed description of the fair from its inception to its conclusion. The exposition was...

Hakluytus Posthumus V18: Or Purchas His Pilgrims is a historical book that was originally published in 1906 by Samuel Purchas. The book is a compilation of various sea voyages and land travels undertaken by Englishmen and others throughout history. The book is divided into...