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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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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.

Beacon Lights of History, Vol 7: Great Women

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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

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: Haymarket Speeches

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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…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 10)

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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…

History of New Brunswick

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Peter Fisher



Originally published in 1825 under the title: Sketches of New Brunswick : containing an account of the first settlement of the province, wit…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 15)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This is volume 3 chapter 15 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1959) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resum…

The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 09)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay



This is chapter 9 of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s History of England from the accession of James II. This chapter covers part of the invasion…

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