History - Essays

""A Diagram To Define The Lives Of The Patriarchs, And The Early History Of The Seed Of The Serpent, And The Seed Of The Woman"" is a book written by Henry Lilley Smith in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early...

Account Of The Families Of Birnie And Hamilton Of Broomhill is a historical book written by John Birnie in 1838. The book provides a detailed account of the Birnie and Hamilton families, who were prominent landowners in Scotland during the 17th and 18th centuries....

""A Complete History New York And Brooklyn Bridge"" is a book written by S. W. Green in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the construction of the iconic New York and Brooklyn Bridge from its inception in 1866 to its completion in...

""A Description Of The Curiosities Of Glastonbury, In Somersetshire: Taken From Inspection, Description, Tradition And Record"" is a book written by Samuel Saunders in 1781. The book provides a detailed account of the various curiosities that can be found in Glastonbury, a town located...

The History of Merthyr Tydfil is a book written by Charles Wilkins in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Merthyr Tydfil, a town located in South Wales, from its early beginnings to the early 20th century. The author covers...

The Rarities of Richmond is a book written by Edmund Curll in 1736. It provides an accurate and detailed description of two significant landmarks in Richmond, England: the Royal Hermitage and Merlin's Cave. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, architecture, and...

Self Control: Its Kingship And Majesty is a book written by William George Jordan and first published in 1905. The book explores the concept of self-control and its importance in achieving success and happiness in life. Jordan argues that self-control is the key to...

The Awarifu-L-Ma�������arif is a book written by Suhrawardi, Umar Ibn Muhammad in the thirteenth century. It was first published in 1891 and has since been recognized as an important work in Islamic philosophy and mysticism. The book is divided into two parts, with the...

Texas History In Rhyme is a book written by Lottie H. Hargrove in 1910. The book is a unique and creative way of telling the history of Texas through poetry. The author has used rhyming verses to narrate the events that led to the...

The Virgin Mother Of Good Counsel: A History Of The Ancient Sanctuary Of Our Lady Of Good Counsel In Genazzano (1884) is a book written by George F. Dillon. The book provides a comprehensive history of the ancient sanctuary of Our Lady of Good...

""The History of Union, Connecticut"" is a book written by Charles Hammond in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Union, a small town located in northeastern Connecticut. The author covers the early settlement of the town, the establishment of...

Terrae-Filius Or The Secret History Of The University Of Oxford: In Several Essays (1754) is a satirical work written by Nicholas Amhurst. The book is a collection of humorous essays that aim to expose the hypocrisy and corruption present at the University of Oxford...

""The History of Free Masonry"" is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth look into the origins and evolution of the Freemasonry movement. Written by Alexander Lawrie, the book draws from a variety of authentic sources to provide a detailed account of the organization's...

""Notable Events in the History of Dover, New Hampshire: From the First Settlement in 1623 to 1865"" is a comprehensive historical account written by George Wadleigh in 1913. The book documents the significant events and milestones that have shaped the town of Dover, New...

""The History Of Retford, In The County Of Nottingham: Comprising Its Ancient, Progressive, And Modern State"" is a book written by John S. Piercy and published in 1828. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Retford, a town in the county...

Philadelphia In 1824 is a historical account of the city of Philadelphia in the year 1824. The book provides a detailed description of the various institutions and public objects that existed in the city at that time. Written by H. C. Carey and I....

The Ancient Hawaiian House V2, No. 3: Memoirs Of The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Of Polynesian Ethnology And Natural History (1908) is a book written by William Tufts Brigham. It is a detailed account of the architecture, construction, and design of ancient Hawaiian houses....

""On The Duties Of Men: A Discourse To A Young Man"" is a book written by Silvio Pellico in 1869. The book is a guide for young men on how to lead a virtuous and fulfilling life. Pellico emphasizes the importance of honesty, integrity,...

The True History of the Knight of the Burning Pestle, Full of Mirth and Delight is a play written by Francis Beaumont and first published in 1607. The play is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the conventions of Elizabethan theater and the...

The History of Lacock Abbey, also known as Locus Beatae Mariae, is a book written by George Witham in 1806. This book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Lacock Abbey, a former nunnery located in the village of Lacock in Wiltshire, England....

""Report Of The Treasurer Of The Committee Of Relief For The Sufferers By The Fall Of The Pemberton Mill, In Lawrence, Massachusetts"" is a historical document written by Charles Storer Storrow in 1860. The book is a report on the financial transactions of 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...

""History and Description of the Town and Parish of Ashton-Under-Lyne: In the County of Lancaster, and the Village of Dukinfield, in the County of Chester"" is a book written by James Butterworth in 1823. The book provides a comprehensive account of the town and...

The History of Bread: From Prehistoric to Modern Times is a book written by John Ashton and published in 1904. It is a comprehensive account of the evolution of bread, from the earliest times to the modern era. The book covers the history of...

The History Of The Lithuanian Nation And Its Present National Aspirations is a book written by Kunigas Antanas Jusaitis in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Lithuanian nation, from its earliest origins to the present day. Jusaitis delves...

""History of Armenia"" is a comprehensive two-volume book written by Father Michael Chamich. The book covers the history of Armenia from the year 2247 BC to 1780 AD, or 1229 of the Armenian Era. The author, Michael Chamich, was an Armenian Catholic priest who...

The Stars and the Angels: Or The Natural History of the Universe and Its Inhabitants is a book published by Hamilton Adams and Company in 1858. This book is a comprehensive guide to the natural history of the universe and its inhabitants, including stars...

The Pillsbury Family: Being A History Of William And Dorothy Pillsbury Of Newbury In New England, And Their Descendants To The Eleventh Generation (1898) is a book written by David Brainard Pilsbury. The book is a comprehensive account of the Pillsbury family, tracing their...

The History Of Bimetallism In The United States is a comprehensive book written by James Laurence Laughlin in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the history of bimetallism in the United States, which is the use of two metals, usually gold and...

The Perkiomen Region V2: Past And Present (1900) is a comprehensive historical account of the Perkiomen Valley region in Pennsylvania, written by Henry Sassaman Dotterer. This second volume of the series covers the period from the early 18th century to the turn of the...

Old Silltown: Something Of Its History And People is a historical book written by Sarah Sill Welles Burt and published in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the history and people of Silltown, a small town in the United States. The author,...

The Repeal of the Union Conspiracy: Or Mr. Parnell and the I.R.B. is a book written by Charles Stewart Parnell in 1886. The book discusses the conspiracy to repeal the union between Ireland and Great Britain and the involvement of Parnell and the Irish...

The History of the Town of Putney is a book written by Amos R. Foster and published in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Putney, a town located in Windham County, Vermont. Foster covers the town's early settlement, its...

""Stories of Pennsylvania: Or School Readings from Pennsylvania History"" is a historical book written by Joseph Solomon Walton and published in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Pennsylvania, one of the original 13 colonies of the United States of...

The book ""Overmyer History And Genealogy: From 1680 To 1905"" was written by Barnhart B. Overmyer and published in 1905. It is a comprehensive guide to the history and genealogy of the Overmyer family from 1680 to 1905. The book provides detailed information about...

The Campaign of Arcola is a historical account of the French Revolution, written by Adolphe Thiers and published in 1873. This book focuses on the military campaign of Arcola, which took place in 1796 during the French Revolutionary Wars. Thiers provides a detailed and...

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...

Kirkby Overblow and District: Being a Record of the History, Antiquities, Folklore, and Old Customs of the Ancient Parish of Kirkby Overblow, in the West Riding of Yorkshire (1903) is a book written by Harry Speight. The book is a comprehensive record of the...

The book ""History Of Butte County, California V1: History Of California From 1513 To 1850"" is a historical account of Butte County, California, and its surrounding areas. The book is written by Frank T. Gilbert and was first published in 1882. The book covers...

""History Of The Punjab V1: And Of The Rise, Progress, And Present Condition Of The Sect And Nation Of The Sikhs (1846)"" is a book written by Henry Thoby Prinsep. This book is a comprehensive account of the history of Punjab, a region in...

""History of the Ancient Parish of Guiseley: With Introductory Chapters on the Antiquities of the District"" is a book written by Philemon Slater in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the ancient parish of Guiseley, a small town in...

""History of the Studebaker Corporation"" is a comprehensive account of the Studebaker family and their company, which began as a humble wagon-making business in 1835 and eventually became a major player in the American automobile industry. Written by Albert Russel Erskine, a former president...

The book ""History Of The Late Expedition To Egypt: Under The Command Of Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Abercrombie"" was written by James Menzies in 1803. It is a detailed account of the British military expedition to Egypt in 1801, led by Lieutenant General Sir...

Hague and Geneva Convention (1911) is a book written by George Von Lengerke Meyer, an American politician and diplomat who served as the United States Secretary of the Navy and later as the United States Ambassador to Russia. The book provides a comprehensive overview...

Essays in the Law is a collection of essays written by Frederick Pollock, a prominent legal scholar and historian, originally published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive exploration of various legal topics, including the history and development of the common law, the role...

Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed is a book written by William Scrope in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences while salmon fishing in the Tweed River in Scotland. It also includes a short overview of...

""Can The Independent Chiefs Of Savage Tribes Cede To Any Private Individual The Whole Or A Part Of Their States?"" is a book written by an anonymous author and published in 1884. The book explores the question of whether independent chiefs of savage tribes...

A History of Hardin County, Tennessee (1885) is a comprehensive historical account of the county's development and growth, written by B.G. Brazelton. The book provides a detailed overview of the county's early settlements, including the first European explorers and settlers, the Native American tribes...

""A History of Egypt: During the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Dynasties"" is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Egypt during the reigns of the seventeenth and eighteenth dynasties. The author, who...

""A History of Arabia Felix or Yemen: From the Commencement of the Christian Era to the Present Time, Including an Account of the British Settlement of Aden"" is a historical book written by Robert Lambert Playfair. The book provides a comprehensive account of the...