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Historical Guide: Brechin And Neighborhood (1889) is a book written by Walter Coutts that provides a comprehensive historical overview of the Scottish town of Brechin and its surrounding areas. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of...

Lewis's Atlas Comprising The Counties Of Ireland And A General Map Of The Kingdom (1846) is a historical book that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the counties of Ireland and a general map of the kingdom. The book was written by Samuel...

The History of Standard Weights and Measures of United States is a book written by Louis Albert Fischer and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of standard weights and measures in the United States from colonial times to...

""A History Of The University Of Chicago, Founded By John D. Rockefeller: The First Quarter Century (1916)"" is a book written by Thomas Wakefield Goodspeed that provides a detailed account of the founding and early years of the University of Chicago. The book covers...

""A Brief History Of Jacob Wismer: And A Complete Genealogical Family Register"" is a book written by A.J. Fretz and published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive history of the life of Jacob Wismer and his family, as well as a detailed genealogical...

A Critical History of the Text of the New Testament is a book written by Richard Simon in 1689. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the text of the New Testament, tracing its history from its origins to the present day. Simon's work...

A History Of The Sayler Family: Being A Collection Of Genealogical Notes Relative To Daniel Sayler Of Frederick County, Maryland (1898) is a book written by James Lanning Sayler. The book is a comprehensive account of the Sayler family's history, tracing their genealogy back...

""History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660-1870"" is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Rye, located in Westchester County, New York. Written by Charles Washington Baird and first published in 1871, the book covers the period from the town's founding in...

""A Standard History of Springfield and Clark County, Ohio V1"" is a historical book written by Benjamin F. Prince and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Springfield and Clark County, Ohio, from the earliest times to the...

""A History Of Evansville And Vanderburgh County, Indiana"" is a historical book written by Joseph Peter Elliott and published in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Indiana, from its early settlement to the late 19th...

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...

""Among The Wild Ngoni"" by Walter Angus Elmslie is a historical account of the Livingstonia Mission in British Central Africa. The book is a collection of chapters that detail the experiences of the missionaries who ventured into the African wilderness to spread Christianity and...

The book ""History Of Decatur County, Iowa V1: And Its People"" is a historical account of the county and its inhabitants, written by J.M. Howell and published in 1915. The book covers the early history of the county, including the first settlers, the establishment...

Cato: Or An Essay On Old Age is a book written by the ancient Roman philosopher and statesman, Cicero, also known as Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book was originally written in Latin and was published in 44 BCE. The book is a philosophical treatise...

""A Critical History Of Sunday Legislation: From 321 To 1888 A. D."" is a book written by Abram Herbert Lewis and published in 1888. The book provides a detailed analysis of the history of Sunday legislation from the year 321 to 1888 A.D. The...

""A Concise History Of The Iron Manufacture Of The American Colonies Up To The Revolution: And Of Pennsylvania Until The Present Time"" is a book written by John Barnard Pearse and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the iron manufacturing...

A History of the Sayler Family is a genealogical book that provides a comprehensive collection of notes about the Sayler family, specifically focusing on Daniel Sayler of Frederick County, Maryland. The book was written by James Lanning Sayler and was published in 1898. It...

""A Monograph Of The Silver Dollar: Good And Bad"" is a book written by John Leonard Riddell in 1845. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the silver dollar, focusing on both the positive and negative aspects of the coin. Riddell examines the history...

""A Concise History Of The City Of Alexandria, Virginia: From 1669 To 1883"" is a historical book written by Franklin Longdon Brockett in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of the development of Alexandria, Virginia from its establishment in 1669 until the year...

""History Of Amulets, Charms And Talismans"" is a book written by Michael Levi Rodkinson in 1893. The book is a comprehensive historical investigation into the nature and origin of amulets, charms, and talismans. The author explores the use of these objects throughout history, from...

""Contributions to Pennsylvania History: Wyoming Massacre of 1763; The Captivity of Isaac Holister; Old Paxtang Church; A Soldier of the Revolution"" is a book written by William Henry Egle and published in 1890. This book is a collection of historical accounts and documents related...

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...

A Jubilee Sermon: Containing A History Of The Origin Of The First Baptist Church In The City Of New York (1846) is a book written by William Parkinson. It is a historical account of the origins of the First Baptist Church in New York...

Brighton Day: Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Brighton Held on August 3, 1907 is a historical book written by the Boston Massachusetts City Council. This book commemorates the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of the town...

""A History Of The First Baptist Church Of Haddonfield, New Jersey"" is a book written by Sarah Crawford Hillman in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, New Jersey, from its establishment in 1818...

""A Sketch of the History of Benton County, Missouri"" is a historical book written by James Henry Lay and published in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Benton County, Missouri, from its earliest settlement to the time of publication....

The book ""History Of Lenox And Richmond"" written by Charles James Palmer was published in 1904. The book is a detailed account of the history of two towns in Massachusetts, namely Lenox and Richmond. The author has meticulously researched the history of the towns,...

""A Record of the Dedication of the Monument on Dorchester Heights, South Boston"" is a historical book written by Henry Cabot Lodge and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the dedication ceremony of the monument on Dorchester Heights, which was...

Confessions Of A Welsh Salmon Poacher (1877) is a memoir written by Griffith Evan Jones, detailing his experiences as a poacher in Wales during the mid-19th century. The book offers a unique insight into the illegal practice of salmon poaching, which was a common...

A History of Beloit College: And a Sketch of Aaron L. Chapin is a book written by Henry Mitchell Whitney in 1893. The book provides a detailed history of Beloit College, a private liberal arts college located in Beloit, Wisconsin. The author traces the...

Andhra: History and Coinage is a book written by Vincent Arthur Smith and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the history and coinage of the Andhra region in India. The author explores the various dynasties that ruled the region and...

The History Of The Church Of Malabar: From The Time Of Its Being First Discovered By The Portugueses In The Year 1501 is a book written by Michael Geddes in 1694. It provides a comprehensive account of the Church of Malabar, which was discovered...

Pioneer History of Bandera County: Seventy-Five Years of Intrepid History (1922) is a historical book written by John Marvin Hunter. The book provides an account of the early history of Bandera County, located in the state of Texas, USA. It covers the period from...

""Sacred Hermeneutics Developed And Applied, Including A History Of Biblical Interpretation: From The Earliest Of The Fathers To The Reformation"" is a comprehensive work on the theory and practice of biblical interpretation. Written by Samuel Davidson and originally published in 1843, the book covers...

The Genealogy And History Of The Family Of Williams: In America, More Particularly Of The Descendants Of Robert Williams Of Roxbury (1847) is a comprehensive book written by Stephen West Williams. It delves into the genealogy and history of the Williams family in America,...

The History Of The Bastile: With A Concise Account Of The Late Revolution In France is a book written by Quintin Craufurd in 1790. The book is a historical account of the Bastille, a fortress in Paris that was used as a prison during...

""The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, A Tale"" is a novel written by Samuel Johnson in 1759. The story follows Rasselas, a young prince who is dissatisfied with his life in the Happy Valley and decides to explore the world outside. Along with...

The History of Moses and the Israelites is a book written by Merritt Munson and published in 1865. The book tells the story of Moses and the Israelites as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land. Munson's account is based on the biblical...

""The History of Monaco: Past and Present"" is a book written by H. Pemberton in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Monaco, a small sovereign city-state located in the French Riviera. The author covers the origins of Monaco, its...

Agave In The West Indies is a book written by William Trelease in 1912. The book is a comprehensive study of the Agave plant, which is native to the West Indies. Trelease explores the history of the plant and its uses, including its role...

Pioneer History of Bandera County: Seventy-Five Years of Intrepid History is a book written by John Marvin Hunter and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive history of Bandera County, Texas, from its early settlement to the early 20th century. The author, Hunter,...

The History and Directory of the Borough of Derby is a comprehensive guidebook written by Stephen Glover in 1843. The book is intended as a guide for visitors to the town of Derby, providing a detailed history of the borough, as well as a...

""The History of Old St. David's Church: Radnor, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania"" is a book written by Henry Pleasants and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of St. David's Church, which is located in Radnor, Delaware County, Pennsylvania....

The History of the Newark Female Charitable Society is a book written by Mrs. A. F. R. Martin, originally published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Newark Female Charitable Society from its inception on January 31, 1803, to its centennial...

Twenty-Two Years������� History Of The Gideons, 1899-1921 (1921) is a book written by Christian Commercial Travelers America that provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Gideons. The Gideons is an organization that distributes Bibles and Christian literature to hotels, hospitals, prisons, and...

Twenty-Five Years������� Experience In Wool-Carding And Spinning is a book written by W. C. Demond and originally published in 1869. The book is a comprehensive guide to the wool-carding and spinning industry, drawing on the author's extensive experience in the field. The book covers...

Treatise On The History And Construction Of The Violin: With A Short Account Of The Lives Of Its Greatest Players And Makers (1807) is a comprehensive guide to the history and construction of the violin, written by Georges Foucher. The book provides a detailed...

""Notes On The History Of Fort George During The Colonial And Revolutionary: With Contemporaneous Documents"" is a historical book written by Benjamin Franklin Decosta in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Fort George, a colonial-era fortification located in the...

The History of the Campaign in Germany for the Year 1704 (1705) is a book written by Francis Hare that provides a detailed account of the military campaign that took place in Germany during the year 1704. The book covers the events that occurred...

The Library Of Cape Cod: History And Genealogy (1912) by James W. Hawes is a comprehensive book that delves into the history and genealogy of Cape Cod. The book is a collection of essays and articles written by the author, who was a renowned...