History - Essays

The Hand of Providence, As Shown in the History of Nations and Individuals: From the Great Apostasy to the Restoration of the Gospel (1883) is a book written by J.H. Ward. The book provides a detailed account of the role of divine intervention in...

The History Of The Town Of Taunton: In The Country Of Somerset is a book written by Joshua Toulmin and originally published in 1791. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the town of Taunton, located in the county of Somerset...

The History And Antiquities Of The Name And Family Of Kilbourn: In Its Varied Orthography is a book written by Kilbourne, Payne Kenyon and published in 1856. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and genealogy of the Kilbourn family, including its...

The Highlands of Ethiopia is a travelogue written by William Cornwallis Harris in 1846. The book provides a detailed account of his journey through the highlands of Ethiopia, which he undertook in 1841-1843 as a British envoy. Harris describes the landscapes, flora, and fauna...

""History Of The Origin Of The Doctrine Of The Trinity In The Christian Church"" is a book written by Hugh Hutton Stannus in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of the doctrine of the Trinity in the Christian Church, tracing...

Keating's General History of Ireland, written by Geoffrey Keating and first published in 1854, is a comprehensive account of the history of Ireland from its earliest recorded times up until the 17th century. The book covers a vast array of topics, including the pre-Christian...

""History Of The Town Of Remington And Vicinity: Jasper County, Indiana (1894)"" is a comprehensive account of the town of Remington and its surrounding areas in the late 19th century. The book is written by James H. Royalty and provides a detailed look at...

The Struggles For Life And Home In The Northwest is a historical book written by George W. France and originally published in 1890. The book provides a detailed account of the struggles faced by early settlers in the Northwest region of the United States...

""Minutes Of A Court Martial: Holden On Board His Majesty�������s Ship (1805)"" is a historical document that records the proceedings of a court martial held on board the HMS Superb, a British ship, in 1805. The court martial was held to investigate the conduct...

""History Of The Town Of Remington And Vicinity: Jasper County, Indiana (1894)"" is a historical book written by James H. Royalty. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Remington, a town located in Jasper County, Indiana, and the surrounding areas. The...

""History Of The Town Of Paris, And The Valley Of The Sauquoit: Anecdotes And Reminiscence"" is a book written by Henry C. Rogers and published in 1881. The book is a detailed account of the history of the town of Paris, located in Oneida...

The book ""History Of Braintree, Massachusetts, 1639-1708, The North Precinct Of Braintree, 1708-1792, The Town Of Quincy, 1792-1889"" is a comprehensive historical account of the development of three distinct areas in Massachusetts, written by Charles Francis Adams and published in 1891. The book begins...

""Genealogy and History of the Wellmans of New England"" is a book written by James Wellman and published in 1867. The book explores the lineage and history of the Wellman family in New England, tracing their roots back to the early 17th century. It...

The Complete History Alpena County, Michigan (1876) by William Boulton is a comprehensive account of the history of Alpena County, Michigan, from its early settlement to the time of publication in 1876. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the county's geography,...

Buonarroti's History Of Babeuf's Conspiracy For Equality is a historical account written by Phillippo Buonarroti in 1836. The book details the events surrounding the French Revolution and the subsequent rise of the Conspiracy of Equals, a socialist movement led by Gracchus Babeuf. Buonarroti, a...

The Captains and the Kings is a historical novel written by Henry Haynie and first published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two wealthy families, the McTavishes and the Kings, who are both influential...

""The History of Jamaica V2"" is a comprehensive survey of the history and current state of the island of Jamaica, written by Edward Long and first published in 1774. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume providing a detailed account...

Random Reminiscences Of Men And Events is a book written by John Davison Rockefeller, an American industrialist and philanthropist. The book, which was published in 1909, is a collection of personal anecdotes and recollections from Rockefeller's life, spanning from his childhood to his rise...

The Possibility Of Living 200 Years, written by F. C. Havens and first published in 1896, is a book that explores the concept of human longevity and the potential for humans to live for up to 200 years. The author delves into various scientific...

Some Colonial History of Beaufort County, North Carolina is a book written by Francis Hodges Cooper and originally published in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the colonial history of Beaufort County, North Carolina, from the early days of settlement to the...

""History Of The Island Of Corfu: And Of The Republic Of The Ionian Islands"" is a book written by Henry Jervis-White and published in 1852. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the island of Corfu and the Republic of the...

""History Of The Insurrection In The Four Western Counties Of Pennsylvania, In The Year 1794"" is a book written by William Findley, originally published in 1796. The book provides a detailed account of the Whiskey Rebellion, an uprising that took place in western Pennsylvania...

The book ""History of the Martyrs in Palestine: Discovered in a Very Ancient Syriac"" is a historical account of the Christian martyrs who suffered persecution in Palestine during the early Christian era. The book was written by Eusebius, a renowned Christian historian, and was...

Mayflower Descendants and Their Marriages for Two Generations After the Landing: Including a Short History of the Church of the Pilgrim Founders of New England (1922) is a historical book written by the Bureau of Military and Civic Achievement. The book provides a comprehensive...

English Composition and Essay Writing is a book written by James William Miller and published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to writing essays and improving English composition skills. It includes model essays, outlines, and other helpful resources to assist readers in...

Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial: With An Account Of Some Urns Found At Brampton In Norfolk (1893) is a historical book written by Thomas Browne. The book is a collection of two essays, Hydriotaphia and Urn Burial, which explore the burial customs of ancient civilizations. In...

These essays are an exercise in self-examination, a meditation on the author's life and interests as they have evolved over time. Part memoir and part reflection on the broad range of human concerns, Essays explores memories of the author's early years and family life,...

These essays are an exercise in self-examination, a meditation on the author's life and interests as they have evolved over time. Part memoir and part reflection on the broad range of human concerns, Essays explores memories of the author's early years and family life,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Forget everything you thought you knew about Galapagos. Behind and beneath nature's laboratory lies an excruciating human history and a nebulous heart of darkness. In the years following World War ll, Galapagos was home to a death camp. Hundreds were banished to the islands...

""A History Of The Comstock Silver Lode And Mines, Nevada And The Great Basin Region, Lake Tahoe And The High Sierras"" is a book written by Dan De Quille and published in 1889. The book is a detailed account of the history of the...

""A Description of Hawkstone: The Seat of Sir R. Hill: With Brief Notices of the Antiquities of Bury Walls and of Red Castle"" is a historical book written by W. Bowley Rodenhurst and published in 1840. The book provides a detailed account of Hawkstone,...

""The Wind-Band And Its Instruments: Their History, Construction, Acoustics, Technique And Combination"" is a comprehensive book written by Arthur A. Clappe in 1911. The book provides a detailed exploration of wind instruments and wind bands, including their history, construction, acoustics, technique, and combination. The...

Bibliotheca Abessinica, Part 1-2: Studies Concerning The Languages, Literature, And History Of Abyssinia is a comprehensive book written by Enno Littmann in 1904. The book is a detailed exploration of the languages, literature, and history of Abyssinia, an ancient kingdom located in what is...

The History of Redding, Connecticut: From Its First Settlement to the Present Time is a book written by Charles Burr Todd and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Redding, a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, from...

The Irish Rebellion: Or A History Of The Beginnings And First Progress Of The General Rebellion Raised Within The Kingdom Of Ireland, In The Year 1641 (1751) by John Temple is a historical account of the events leading up to and during the Irish...

Personal Reminiscences of General Skobeleff is a book written in 1884 by V.I. Nemirovitch-Dantchenko. The book is a collection of personal memories and anecdotes about General Skobeleff, a prominent Russian military commander who played a key role in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. The...

Rhodesia: Past and Present is a historical book written by Stefanns Jacobus du Toit and published in 1897. The book covers the history of Rhodesia, a former British colony in southern Africa, from the pre-colonial era to the late 19th century. The book begins...

""History Of Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts"" is a book written by Charles James Taylor and first published in 1882. The book provides an in-depth look at the history of the town of Great Barrington, located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The author covers the...

""Early History of the Creek Indians and Their Neighbors"" is a book written by John Reed Swanton and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Creek Indians, one of the largest Native American tribes in the southeastern United States, and...

The book ""History Of The House Of Ochiltree Of Ayrshire, Scotland: With The Genealogy Of The Families Of Those Who Came To America"" is a comprehensive account of the Ochiltree family, tracing their genealogy and history from their origins in Ayrshire, Scotland. Written by...

The book ""History of the Clan Macfarlane: Macfarlane Macfarlan, Macfarland, Macfarlin"" was written by Cynthia Maria Little and published in 1893. It is a detailed account of the history and genealogy of the Scottish clan Macfarlane, which includes various spellings of the surname such...

The book ""History Of The Barr Family, Beginning With Great Grandfather Robert Barr And Mary Wills: Their Descendants Down To The Latest Child (1901)"" by William Bickett Barr is a comprehensive account of the genealogy of the Barr family. The book traces the family's...

History And Prospectus: Tennessee School For The Blind (1898) is a book written by John V. Armstrong. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Tennessee School for the Blind, including its history, mission, and educational programs. The book delves into the school's founding and...

""Florida, Its Scenery, Climate, And History"" is a comprehensive guide to the state of Florida, written by Sidney Lanier and originally published in 1876. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the natural beauty of Florida's landscapes, the state's unique climate, and...

Britannicus is a tragedy written by Jean Racine in 1669. The play is set in ancient Rome and revolves around the power struggle between Emperor Nero and his stepbrother, Britannicus. The play begins with Britannicus being denied his rightful place as emperor by his...

A General History of New England: From the Discovery to 1680 is a historical book written by William Hubbard in 1848. The book is a comprehensive account of the early history of New England, covering the period from the arrival of the first European...