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The Civil and Political History of the State of Tennessee: From Its Earliest Settlement Up to the Year 1796 is a historical book written by John Haywood and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of the state...

""The Walworths of America"" is a historical book written by Clarence Augustus Walworth in 1897. The book comprises five chapters of family history, along with chapters of genealogy, tracing the lineage of the Walworth family in America. The author provides detailed accounts of the...

The Early History Of Brass And The Brass Manufactures Of Birmingham (1866) is a book written by W. C. Aitken that explores the history of brass and brass manufacturing in Birmingham, England. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of brass-making techniques,...

""History Of The Welsh Baptists: From The Year Sixty-Three To The Year 1770"" is a historical account of the Welsh Baptist movement written by Jonathan Davis and originally published in 1835. The book covers the period from the founding of the first Welsh Baptist...

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""The Natural History of the Birds of Ireland: Indigenous and Migratory"" is a book written by John J. Watters in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of the various bird species that are found in Ireland, both native and migratory. It covers the...

The History of Commodore John Barry is a biographical book written by Martin Ignatius Joseph Griffin and first published in 1897. The book chronicles the life of Commodore John Barry, who was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and...

""History of the Battle of Otterburn, Fought in 1388: With Memoirs of the Warriors Who Engaged in That Memorable Conflict"" is a book written by Robert White and published in 1857. The book is a detailed account of the Battle of Otterburn, a medieval...

""Origin and Traditional History of the Wyandotts: And Sketches of Other Indian Tribes of North America"" is a historical book written by Peter Dooyentate Clarke and published in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Wyandot tribe's origin and traditional history, including...

Intoxicating Drinks: Their History And Mystery is a book written by John William Kirton and originally published in 1879. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and cultural significance of alcoholic beverages, covering everything from beer and wine to spirits and liqueurs....

""King Herring: An Account of the World's Most Valuable Fish, the Industries It Supports, and the Part It Has Played in History"" is a book written by Hugh McCormick Smith in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive account of the herring fish, which has...

Polish Atrocities in Ukrainian Galicia (1919) is a historical account of the brutal events that took place during the Polish-Ukrainian War in 1919. The book is written by Volodymyr Temnytskyl, a Ukrainian journalist and activist who witnessed the atrocities firsthand. The conflict arose from...

The book ""The Dynasty of Abu: A History and Natural History of the Elephants and Their Relatives, Past and Present"" written by Ivan T. Sanderson is a comprehensive account of the history and natural history of elephants and their relatives. The book is named...

Erika and the King is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Erika who lives in a small village in Germany. One day, she decides to write a letter to the King of her country, asking him to help her village which is...

A Concise History of Modern Painting by Herbert Read is a comprehensive overview of the evolution of painting from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. The book covers the major movements and styles of the period, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism,...

Foote Family V1: Comprising The Genealogy And History Of Nathaniel Foote And His Descendants (1907) by Abram William Foote is a comprehensive historical account of the Foote family, tracing its lineage back to Nathaniel Foote, one of the early settlers of Wethersfield, Connecticut. The...

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""Early Babylonian History Down To The End Of The Fourth Dynasty Of Ur"" is a historical book written by Hugo Radau in 1900. The book is a comprehensive account of the early history of Babylon, covering the period from the earliest times to the...

The book ""Early History of Leavenworth, City and County"" was written by Henry Miles Moore in 1906. It provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Leavenworth, a city and county located in the state of Kansas, USA. The author covers a wide...

History of the Sikhs: Or Translation of the Sikkhan De Raj De Vikhia is a book written by Sardha Ram in 1888. It is a comprehensive historical account of the Sikh religion and its followers, covering their origins, beliefs, and practices. The book is...

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The History Of Wetzel County, West Virginia is a book written by John C. McEldowney Jr. and was first published in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Wetzel County, located in the northern part of West Virginia. The author...

History And Genealogy Of The Ricks Family Of America is a comprehensive book written by Guy Scoby Rix and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the Ricks family, tracing its lineage from the early settlers in America to the present...

""History of Captain John Kathan: The First Settler of Dummerston, Vermont"" is a historical account of the life and legacy of Captain John Kathan, who was the first person to settle in Dummerston, Vermont. The book was written by David Lufkin Mansfield and was...

""History Of The Welles Family In England: With Their Derivation In This Country From Governor Thomas Welles, Of Connecticut"" is a book written by Albert Welles in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Welles family in England, tracing...

History of the Stewart or Stuart Family is a comprehensive book written by Henry James Lee in 1920. The book delves into the history of the Stewart or Stuart family, tracing its roots from Scotland and exploring its evolution through the centuries. The author...

The ""History Of Rochester And Monroe County, New York V2: From The Earliest Historic Times To The Beginning Of 1907"" is a book written by William Farley Peck in 1908. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Rochester and Monroe County, New...

Foote Family V1: Comprising The Genealogy And History Of Nathaniel Foote And His Descendants (1907) is a book written by Abram William Foote that provides a comprehensive account of the Foote family history. The book focuses on Nathaniel Foote, who was one of the...

History Of The Sixth New York Cavalry: Army Of The Potomac, 1861-1865 is a historical book written by Hillman Allyn Hall in 1908. This book is a detailed account of the activities and experiences of the Sixth New York Cavalry during the American Civil...

""History of the Family of Benjamin Snow, Who is a Descendant of Richard Snow"" is a book written by Owen Nelson Wilcox in 1907. The book traces the genealogy of the Snow family, specifically the descendants of Richard Snow, and highlights the life of...

The History of the Philadelphia Almshouses and Hospitals is a book written by Charles Lawrence and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the almshouses and hospitals in Philadelphia from their establishment in the 18th century up to...

""History of the Edinburgh Choral Union"" is a book written by James Waddell in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the Edinburgh Choral Union, a musical society that was founded in 1858 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The book covers the history of the...

The book ""History Of The Heatwole Family: From The Beginning Of The Seventeenth Century, To The Present Time"" is a comprehensive account of the Heatwole family's history from the 17th century to the early 20th century. Written by Cornelius J. Heatwole and published in...

History Of The Huston Families And Their Descendants, 1450-1912: With A Genealogical Record (1912) is a comprehensive book written by E. Rankin Huston. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Huston families and their descendants, tracing their lineage from as...

The Curse of Paper Money and Banking: A Short History of Banking in the United States of America is a book written by William M. Gouge and published in 1833. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the history of banking in the United...

Fables and Epigrams: With Essays on Fable and Epigram is a book written by the German philosopher and writer, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, and was first published in 1825. The book is a collection of fables and epigrams, which are short stories or poems that...

The book ""History Of Captain John Kathan: The First Settler Of Dummerston, Vermont"" is a historical account written by David Lufkin Mansfield and published in 1902. The book narrates the life of Captain John Kathan, who was the first settler of Dummerston, Vermont. The...

Essays On The Character And Influence Of Washington In The Revolution Of The United States Of America is a book written by French historian and statesman, Francois Guizot, and originally published in 1840. The book is a collection of essays that examine the life...

Goody Two Shoes: Or The History Of Little Margery Meanwell, In Rhyme is a children's book written by Oliver Goldsmith and published in 1825. The story follows the life of a young girl named Margery Meanwell, who is orphaned at a young age and...

The book ""Early History Of Lighthouses: With A Short Account Of Lighthouse Legislation In The United Kingdom (1902)"" by Thomas R. Tait delves into the history of lighthouses and their significance in the United Kingdom. The author provides a comprehensive account of the development...

History Of The Lybarger Family is a book written by Donald Fisher Lybarger in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Lybarger family's history, tracing their lineage back to the early 18th century. It chronicles the family's journey from Europe to America,...

The book ""History Of Keoua Kalanikupuapa-I-Kalani-Nui: Father Of Hawaii Kings, And His Descendants"" by Elizabeth Kekaaniauokalani Pratt was published in 1920 and provides a detailed account of the life and legacy of Keoua Kalanikupuapa-I-Kalani-Nui, who was an important figure in the history of Hawaii....

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Bradford�������s History Of Plimoth Plantation: From The Original Manuscript (1899) is a historical account of the Pilgrim settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts, written by William Bradford, one of the original settlers. The book is a transcription of Bradford�������s original manuscript, which was written between 1630...

""A History of Charles the Great, Charlemagne"" is a historical book written by Jacob Isidor Mombert and first published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Charlemagne, the Frankish king who ruled from 768 to 814 AD...

""A History of Coggeshall, in Essex"" is a book written by George Frederick Beaumont in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town of Coggeshall, a small market town located in the county of Essex, England. The author delves into the town's...

A Genealogical History Of The Waters And Kindred Families: In Two Parts (1903) is a comprehensive book written by Philemon Barry Waters. The book is divided into two parts and provides a detailed account of the genealogy of the Waters and Kindred families. The...

""A History Of The Van Sickle Family: In The United States Of America"" is a book written by John Waddell Van Sickle and published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Van Sickle family's history in the United States, tracing their...

A Discourse of Free Thinking is a book written by Anthony Collins in 1713. The book is a response to the rise of a group of people called Free Thinkers who were challenging the traditional religious beliefs of the time. Collins argues that free...

A Short History Of The Old And New Testament, For The Use Of Children is a book published in 1833 by Darton and Harvey. The book is a brief overview of the stories and events found in both the Old and New Testaments of...