History books

Delve into the pages of ""The penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful,"" a foundational English...  Read More >>

""Thrilling incidents of the Indian war of 1862"" offers a gripping firsthand account of one of the most tumultuous...  Read More >>

""A summer journey to Brazil"" by Alice R. Humphrey invites readers on an immersive expedition to the vibrant heart...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1922Original Publisher: Boni and LiverightSubjects:...  Read More >>

""The pedigree of fascism"" by Aline Lion offers a penetrating examination of the intellectual and historical origins...  Read More >>

Heinrich Barth's ""Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa, Vol. 2 (of 5)"" offers an extraordinary...  Read More >>

I. C. Wood's ""Report to Hon. A. V. Brown, Postmaster-General"" offers an invaluable firsthand account of a pivotal...  Read More >>

""The wonders of salvage"" by David Masters offers an unparalleled exploration into the captivating realm of marine...  Read More >>

""The penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful"" offers a compelling glimpse into Victorian-era...  Read More >>

""The Molly Maguires and the detectives"" by Allan Pinkerton offers a penetrating, firsthand account of one of America's...  Read More >>

""Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 156, vol. III, December 25, 1886""...  Read More >>

Embark on a remarkable journey with ""The autobiography of a seaman (volume 1 of 2)"" by Thomas Cochrane, Earl of...  Read More >>

Embark on a remarkable journey into the heart of 19th-century Africa with Heinrich Barth's monumental ""Travels...  Read More >>

""The early history of the Hebrews"" by A. H. Sayce offers a profound and meticulously researched exploration into...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of coastal sentinels with William John Hardy's ""Lighthouses: Their history and...  Read More >>

Step back into the vibrant intellectual world of the 19th century with ""The penny magazine of the Society for the...  Read More >>

""Genius rewarded: The story of the sewing machine"" by John Scott presents a compelling historical narrative surrounding...  Read More >>

""Gleanings from Chinese folklore"" by Nellie N. Russell offers a captivating journey into the rich tapestry of...  Read More >>

""War sites of the 1914-1918 campaign"" presents an essential historical record of the First World War's devastating...  Read More >>

Darrell Figgis's ""The Gaelic State in the past & future, or, The crown of a nation"" stands as a profound work...  Read More >>

Embark on an extraordinary journey through early 20th-century Africa with Jean Tilho's compelling travelogue, ""The...  Read More >>

""Stories of Charlemagne"" by A. J. Church collects the most celebrated legends surrounding one of Europe's most...  Read More >>

""Presidential addresses and state papers, Volume 4 of 7"" offers an invaluable window into the executive leadership...  Read More >>

George W. Cox's ""The crusades"" offers a definitive historical account of the monumental religious wars that shaped...  Read More >>

""A diary of the wreck of His Majesty's ship Challenger, on the western coast of South America, in May, 1835"" offers...  Read More >>