History

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 07)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay


This chapter begins with a description of William, Prince of Orange – his early life, personality, and political policies. It goes on to des…

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 History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 23)

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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 …

Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61

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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…

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…

A History of Freedom of Thought

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John Bagnell Bury


The great civil liberties we enjoy today, like Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, have their foundation in Freedom of Thought. With…

A Short History of Germany

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Mary Platt Parmele


Mary Platt Parmele brings to life the history of Germany and its rise to prominence in Europe. From scheming nobles to treaties created unde…

The Story Of The World: A Simple History For Boys And Girls

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Elizabeth O'Neill


Dedicatory Letter. Dear Doris, I could not tell you all the things which have ever happened in the world, but I have tried to tell you short…

Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini Vol 2

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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…

Narrative of the Suffering and Defeat of the North-Western Army, Under General …

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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…

Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 6 - Famous Travels & Adventures

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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…

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)

Chronicles of Canada Volume 09 - The Acadian Exiles: A Chronicle of the Land o…

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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…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 5, Chapter 24)

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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…

1948 Radio News


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News from 1948. I usually share these via torrent but I don't think all these files are available on archive.org so here's a 1948 news file …

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…

Chronicles of Canada Volume 15 - The War Chief of the Ottawas: A Chronicle of t…

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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.

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