Books tagged with History[32 found]
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Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies
by Washington Irving
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A collection of essays, sketches, and short stories that combines personal reminiscence, historical narrative, folklore, and travel writing.
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Journal of a West India Proprietor
by M. G. Lewis
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A vivid account of life on a Caribbean plantation, it blends personal observation with social and economic reflection. Through detailed descriptions of daily life, local customs, and the challenges of colonial management, it offers insight into a complex and often harsh world.
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Celebrated Travels and Travellers- Part 3
by Jules Verne
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A vivid chronicle of 19th-century explorers charting the unknown, from African jungles to polar ice. Their daring quests brave treacherous terrains and distant cultures, weaving tales of survival and discovery. This sweeping saga celebrates the bold pioneers whose relentless spirit unveiled the world’s last frontiers, redefining the boundaries of human ambition.
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Celebrated Travels and Travellers- Part 2
by Jules Verne
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A thrilling saga of 17th- and 18th-century explorers braving uncharted realms. From Arctic ice to Pacific isles, their quests for knowledge and glory unfold through perilous voyages and cultural encounters. Vivid tales of shipwrecks, mutinies, and discoveries paint a world of daring ambition, celebrating the fearless spirit that mapped the globe’s farthest reaches.
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Celebrated Travels and Travellers- Part 1
by Jules Verne
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A vibrant chronicle of history’s boldest explorers, from ancient mariners to Renaissance voyagers. Their daring journeys across uncharted seas and rugged lands unveil new worlds, from the Spice Islands to the Americas. Packed with vivid tales of shipwrecks, conquests, and cultural clashes, this sweeping saga celebrates the restless spirit of discovery that reshaped the globe.
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Bonnie Scotland and What We Owe Her
by William Elliot Griffis
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A vivid journey through Scotland’s misty highlands and ancient castles celebrates its fierce clansmen and poetic dreamers. Their ingenuity in inventions, literature, and democracy shaped global culture. This heartfelt tale of battles and village life reveals how Scotland’s resilient spirit enriches American heritage and the world.
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Sir William Johnson and the Six Nations
by William Elliot Griffis
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A powerful account of diplomacy, courage, and cultural exchange on the American frontier, following a man who navigates the complex alliances between settlers and the Six Nations. Adventure, strategy, and leadership shape a story of influence and survival in a turbulent era.
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Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third
by Horace Walpole
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A rigorous examination of King Richard III’s life and legacy questions long-held beliefs and popular myths. Through careful analysis of evidence and historical events, it challenges traditional narratives, offering a critical and thought-provoking look at one of England’s most controversial monarchs.
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Corea: The Hermit Nation
by William Elliot Griffis
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A fascinating exploration of a once-isolated kingdom, this work unveils the history, culture, and resilience of Korea before its modern transformation. Through detailed observation and rich storytelling, it reveals a nation balancing tradition and change at the threshold of a new era.
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The Memoirs of Victor Hugo
by Victor Hugo
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
The book is a personal account of the French writer’s life, thoughts, and historical experiences.
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The History of a Crime
by Victor Hugo
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
An eyewitness to a nation’s betrayal recounts the coup that strangled the Second Republic: dawn raids, shuttered newspapers, barricades flaring in muddy streets. From clandestine meetings to prison wagons and exile, he records cowardice and courage, the lies of legality, and the stubborn hope that refuses to die when authority wears the mask of law.
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Life on the Mississippi
by Mark Twain
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A vivid memoir of adventure, work, and observation along the mighty Mississippi River. Blending humor, history, and personal experience, it captures the river’s beauty, the challenges of steamboat life, and the colorful characters who navigate its waters.
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