History
California History
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Alfred Louis Kroeber (1876-1960) was an American cultural anthropologist who founded the anthropology department at the University of Calif…
The History of England, from the Accession of James II
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
This is volume 5 chapter 23 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) and published after his death. To quote from the …
Fourteen Months in American Bastiles
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Francis Key Howard
Francis Key Howard recounts in this book his life as a political prisoner of the United States. He points out that he was held captive at th…
The Mystery of the Pinckney Draught
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Charles C. Nott
Charles Pinckney, member of the South Carolina legislature, Confederation Congress, U.S. Congress, and notably the Constitutional Convention…
Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie
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Abner Doubleday
Now that the prejudices and bitter partisan feeling of the past are subsiding, it seems a fitting time to record the facts and incidents con…
Servants of Satan
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Seabury Quinn
Noted weird fiction author Seabury Quinn brings to life true tales of witch trial persecution within the pages of Weird Tales magazine! - Su…
Narrative of the Suffering and Defeat of the North-Western Army
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William Atherton
This memoir dating from 1812ff, but only published in 1840s is a strikingly profound contrast with our modern materialism and comfort. It is…
Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
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Benvenuto Cellini
Cellini's autobiographical memoirs, which he began writing in Florence in 1558, give a detailed account of his singular career, as well as h…
Young Folks' Treasury
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Hamilton Wright Mabie
Historical vignettes of selected locations throughout the world and many of our early explorers as well. Fascinating travel adventures throu…
The History of England, from the Accession of James II
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
This is volume 5 chapter 24 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859). Volume 5 was published after his death.Chapter 2…
Claimants to Royalty
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John Henry Ingram
A compilation of chronicles of the numerous impostors and impostures of kings, queens, and rulers. (Summary by Carmen H)
The Acadian Exiles
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Arthur G. Doughty
The name Acadia, which we now associate with a great tragedy of history and song, was first used by the French to distinguish the eastern or…
Radio News
Experience the news from 1948 with this collection of broadcasts. This compilation includes various news segments, talk shows, and specials …
Beacon Lights of History
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John Lord
Book Seven of the series focuses on the women of history and includes George Eliot, Joan of Arc and Madame Recamier. - Summary by KHand
The War Chief of the Ottawas
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Thomas Guthrie Marquis
This is the history of Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765. It includes the siege of Detroit and his ultimate defeat. Summary by Esther.
Declaration of Rights
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Stamp Act Congress
On June 8, 1765 James Otis, supported by the Massachusetts Assembly sent a letter to each colony calling for a general meeting of delegates.…
Selected Works
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Voltairine De Cleyre
Voltairine de Cleyre (November 17, 1866 – June 20, 1912) was an American anarchist. She was skilled in many subjects and wrote essays, poems…
Oracles of Nostradamus
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Charles A. Ward
Charles A. Ward was considered one of the most knowledgeable in his studies of the prophecies of Nostradamus. Ward viewed the prophecies of …
The History of England, from the Accession of James II
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
This chapter begins with the flight of James II and then moves on to the downfall of Judge Jeffreys and the arrival of Dutch troops in Londo…
The History of England, from the Accession of James II
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Thomas Babington Macaulay
This chapter traces the history of the Glorious Revolution in Scotland, including the reaction of the country's religious parties, the insta…