Abbott: 1255 books

A contemporaneous account of the raids, pursuit and capture of the confederate raider John Morgan. Illustrated.

No one now takes much interest in the history of the world before the coming of Christ. The old dynasties of Babylon, Media, Assyria, are but dim spectres lost in the remoteness of the long-forgotten past. Though the Christian lingers with solemn pleasure over the faintly-revealed scenes of patriarchal...

A 'fast-forward' acting course covering all the essential techniques an actor needs to know and use - with a suite of exercises to put each technique into practice. The Acting Book offers various ways to analyse a text and to create character, using not only the established processes of Stanislavsky...

Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the latter stages of the French Revolution and its associated wars in Europe.   

A contemporaneous description of Grierson's Cavalry raid into Southern Territory. Illustrated.

Few, even of our most intelligent men, if we except those who are devoted to literary pursuits, are acquainted with the adventures which our forefathers encountered in the settlement of New England. The claims of business are now so exacting, that those whose time is engrossed by its cares have but little...

It is not surprising that many persons, not familiar with the wild and wondrous events of the past, should judge that many of the honest narratives of history must be fictions—mere romances. But it is difficult for the imagination to invent scenes more wonderful than can be found in the annals of...

This brief narrative details the tribulations and the ordeals of three Union Soldiers captured and imprisoned by the Confederacy, especially heir daring escape from the infamous prison in Richmond. Illustrated.

Characters developed by the French Revolution. – Madame Roland. – Gratien Phlippon. – His repinings at his lot. – Views of Phlippon. – His hostility to the Church. – Origin of the French Revolution. – Character of Madame Phlippon. – Birth of Jane Maria. – Adored by her parents. –...

A look at the administration and functioning of the civil war era hospitals at Fortress Monroe. Illustrated.

While the rate of urbanisation in the developing world has increased dramatically over the past 20 years, governments' capacity to support urban growth has, in many cases, failed to keep up with this trend. Non-governmental organisations working in the field have long advocated community management...

The origin of the House of Orleans is involved in some obscurity. The city of Orleans, from which the duke takes his title, was the Aurelium of imperial Rome. The first Duke of Orleans with whom history makes us familiar was Philip, the only brother of Louis XIV. Louis XIII., the son and heir of...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS*** Synopsis: 1876. Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. The biography of Miles Standish, the Captain of the Pilgrims. He conducts us in the May Flower, across the Atlantic, lands us at Plymouth, and tells...

A brief contemporaneous account of the many attempts to take Vicksburg, culminating in the siege and surrender. Illustrated.