History - Essays

""History of the Ojibways, Based Upon Traditions and Oral Statements; The Ojibways and Their Connection with Fur Traders"" is a book written by William Whipple Warren and first published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and traditions of...

""History of the Ojibways, Based Upon Traditions and Oral Statements; The Ojibways and Their Connection with Fur Traders"" is a book written by William Whipple Warren in 1885. The book provides an in-depth historical account of the Ojibway tribe, based on their traditions and...

Haverford College: A History And An Interpretation is a book written by Rufus M. Jones that provides a comprehensive history of Haverford College, a private liberal arts college located in Haverford, Pennsylvania. The book covers the founding of the college in 1833 by members...

The History of Jo Daviess County, Illinois V2 (1878) is a comprehensive historical account of the county of Jo Daviess in Illinois, written by H. F. Kett and Company. This book is the second volume in a two-volume set that covers the county's history...

""A Short History of Chinese Art"" is a comprehensive guide to the artistic traditions of China, written by Ludwig Bachhofer. The book covers the development of Chinese art from prehistoric times to the present day, exploring the major artistic movements, styles, and techniques that...

""History of the Rite of Memphis"" by John Yarker is a comprehensive guide to the origins and evolution of the Rite of Memphis, a Masonic order founded in the mid-19th century. Yarker, a prominent Masonic scholar and writer, delves into the history, rituals, and...

The Keese Family History And Genealogy: From 1690 To 1911 is a book written by Willis T. Keese and published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Keese family history and genealogy from the year 1690 to 1911. It includes detailed...

The Personal And Family History Of Charles Hooks And Margaret Monk Harris is a book written by James Coffee Harris in 1911. The book is a comprehensive account of the lives of Charles Hooks and Margaret Monk Harris, who were both prominent figures in...

The South has been the standard focus of reconstruction, but reconstruction was not a distinctly Southern experience. In the post-Civil War West, American Indians also experienced the effects of reconstruction through removal to reservations and assimilation to Christianity, and Latter-day Saints--Mormons--saw government actions to...

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...

With contributions by Letha Wood Audhuy, Ian Brown, Don E. Carleton, Alfred E. Lemmon, Jeanne Middleton Forsythe, Milton B. Newton, Jr., Estill Curtis Pennington, Morton Rothstein, Julie Sass, and Samuel Wilson, Jr. This informative study representing a variety of scholarly perspectives reveals the cultural,...

The late C. Vann Woodward was one of America's most prominent historians. His books have won every major history award--including the Pulitzer, Bancroft, and Parkman Prizes--and he has served as president of both the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. The...

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.Author: Sarah FlowersISBN-10: 1258996642ISBN-13: 9781258996642Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.16d

Author: William Bell DinsmoorISBN-10: 1258555336ISBN-13: 9781258555337Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2013Pages: 588Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.96lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 1.19d

The Maine Bulletin, Volume 43, Number 15, April 10, 1961.Author: Richard George WoodISBN-10: 1258469251ISBN-13: 9781258469252Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2012Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.58d

""A History Of Lumbering In Maine, 1820-1861"" is a book that delves into the history of the lumber industry in the state of Maine during the period of 1820 to 1861. The book is part of the University of Maine Studies, Second Series, No....

Author: Lambert FlorinISBN-10: 1258443201ISBN-13: 9781258443207Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2012Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.41d

Author: Liston PopeISBN-10: 1258325292ISBN-13: 9781258325299Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2012Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

Monographs Of The Association For Asian Studies, V8.Author: Thomas Owen BeidelmanISBN-10: 1258239043ISBN-13: 9781258239046Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2012Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.19d

""A Social History Of The American Negro"" is a comprehensive book by Benjamin Brawley that explores the experiences of African Americans in the United States from the time of slavery to the early 20th century. The book delves into the social, economic, and political...

The Lawyer In American History, written by Frederick William Lehmann and originally published in 1907, is a comprehensive exploration of the role of lawyers in shaping American history. The book delves into the lives and careers of some of the most prominent lawyers in...

A Treatise On Dynamics: Containing A Considerable Collection Of Mechanical Problems (1823) is a book written by William Whewell. The book is a comprehensive study of dynamics, which is the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of objects under the influence of...

Annals of Niagara is a historical book written by William Kirby in 1896. The book covers the history of Niagara from its earliest days, including the arrival of the first settlers, the establishment of the town, and the growth of the community. It also...

Records of the Samuel Family: Collected from Essays, Manuscripts and Other Sources is a book written by Joseph Bunford Samuel and published in 1912. The book is a collection of essays, manuscripts, and other sources that provide a comprehensive history of the Samuel family....

English Liturgical Color: Observations On Notes On The History Of The Liturgical Colors By J. Wickham Legg (1882) is a book written by Herbert George Morse. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the history and significance of liturgical colors in the English Church....

Onondaga V1: Or Reminiscences Of Earlier And Later Times (1849) is a historical book written by Joshua Victor Hopkins Clark. The book is focused on the Onondaga tribe and their history. It is divided into two parts: the first part covers the earlier times...

The History of Fredericksburg, Virginia is a comprehensive book written by Alvin T. Embrey that delves into the rich history of the city of Fredericksburg. The book provides a detailed account of the city's origins, starting from its founding in the early 1700s to...

Andreana is a historical book written by Horace W. Smith in 1865. The book details the trial, execution, and other related events surrounding the history of Major John Andre. Major John Andre was a British army officer during the American Revolutionary War who was...

Wilderness: The Discovery Of A Continent Of Wonder is a non-fiction book written by Rutherford Platt. The book explores the wilderness areas of North America, from the Arctic tundra to the tropical rainforests, and how they have been discovered, explored, and preserved over time....

The Lost Kingdom by Chester Bryant is a thrilling adventure novel that takes readers on a journey through a mysterious and ancient land. The story follows the protagonist, Jack, a young archaeologist who discovers a hidden map leading to a lost kingdom. With the...

A Manual of Universal Church History is a comprehensive book written by John Alzog. The first volume of this book covers the history of the Christian church from the time of the Apostles to the end of the Middle Ages. The book is divided...

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...

Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft V1 is a book written by Henry C. Lea. It is a comprehensive collection of historical documents and accounts related to the history of witchcraft. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific...

Covering a timespan of some two and a half millennia, the contributions within this volume fall within four broad chronological sections, the first comprising three contributions that consider aspects of the European experience from classical antiquity until the high middle ages.Author: G駻assimos NotarasISBN-10: 1138619701ISBN-13:...

A New York Times Bestseller A timely collection of speeches by David McCullough, the most honored historian in the United States--winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among many others--that reminds us of fundamental American principles....

In the 1890s and for years thereafter, America reverberated with the name of the "notorious Anarchist," feminist, revolutionist, and agitator, Emma Goldman. A Russian Jewish immigrant at the age of 17, she moved by her own efforts from seamstress in a clothing factory to...

A dazzling anthology of essays by some of the best writers of the past quarter century--from Barry Lopez and Margo Jefferson to David Sedaris and Samantha Irby--selected by acclaimed essayist Phillip Lopate. The first decades of the twenty-first century have witnessed a blossoming of...

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 book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

From the lavish parties, the yachts, and the innovative architecture to the sultry summer days, the mosquito bites, and the hurricanes, Muriel Murrell captures in a series of charming vignettes the early days of Miami. Her remembrances are populated with a fascinating mix of...

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.Author: Edward E. PalmerISBN-10: 1494096269ISBN-13: 9781494096267Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.76d

A History of Indian Literature: From Vedic Times to the Present Day is a comprehensive book written by Herbert H. Gowen. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Indian literature from its earliest origins in the Vedic period to the present day. It covers...

The Civil War on the Mississippi not only provides readers with a comprehensive and vivid account of the action on the western rivers; it offers an incredible synthesis of first-person accounts from the front lines.Author: Barbara Brooks TomblinISBN-10: 0813186773ISBN-13: 9780813186771Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage:...

The Negro In Our History is a historical account of the role of African Americans in the development of the United States. Written by Carter G. Woodson and originally published in 1922, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the contributions made by African...

This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.Author: Joseph Fielding SmithISBN-10: 1494041685ISBN-13: 9781494041687Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 202Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.43d

In this series of essays, Murray Bookchin balances his ecological and anarchist vision with the promising opportunities of a "post-scarcity" era. Technological advances during the 20th century have expanded production in the pursuit of corporate profit at the expense of human need and ecological...

Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar, poet, novelist and critic, was a professor of Ottoman and Turkish literature at Istanbul University. His 'Five Cities' was first published in Turkish as 'Beş Şehir' in 1946 and revised in 1960. It consists of five lyrical essays, each focused on...

Whose Middle Ages? is an interdisciplinary collection of short, accessible essays intended for the nonspecialist reader and ideal for teaching at an undergraduate level. Each of twenty-two essays takes up an area where digging for meaning in the medieval past has brought something distorted...

"It's really quite good." - Elon Musk Twelve Against the Gods was an instant bestseller when it first published in 1929. In his trademark journalist style, author William Bolitho details the lives of twelve great adventurers--Alexander the Great, Casanova, Christopher Columbus, Mahomet, Lola Montez,...

Together for the first time: two masterworks on the undercurrents of the American mind by one of our greatest historians Richard Hofstadter's Anti-Intellectualism in American Life and The Paranoid Style in American Politics are two essential works that lay bare the worrying trends of...