History of the Americas Books

In 1840s Rhode Island, the state's seventeenth-century colonial charter remained in force and restricted suffrage to property owners, effectively disenfranchising 60 percent of potential voters. Thomas Wilson Dorr's failed attempt to rectify that...

Available for the first time in a modern and readable edition!Originally published in 1885 and then republished years later to include an introductory essay by Belgian economist Emile de Laveleye, Oscar S. Straus' The Origin of Republican Form of...

Pathways to Utopia explores how Brazil's Landless Workers Movement (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra, or MST), against all odds, has endured for forty years as one of the world's largest social movements-while transforming the way we...

In 1872, during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant and the reign of Queen Victoria, before the invention of the telephone, electric lights, or motor vehicles, the Rev. Lemuel Wells, an Episcopal missionary and his bishop rode together through the small...

This book examines dozens of books, articles, speeches, and radio broadcasts by such figures as Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, Larry Schweikart, and David Barton to expose the deep historical flaws in their use of America's founding history. In...

This honest and entertaining book by a twenty-two-year veteran of the service tells the story of America's oldest game warden service. The stories told cover the risks wardens face dealing with poachers, rogue wildlife, and the elements, as well as the...

This volume represents the Brand Book Of The Jefferson And Broadwater Stockgrowers' Association For 1900. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the late 19th-century cattle industry and the organizational structure of stock growers' associations in...

Explore the landscape of early 20th-century medicine with the "Milwaukee Medical Journal, Volume 10, Issue 6." This historical journal offers a unique glimpse into the medical practices, research, and healthcare concerns of the Milwaukee medical...

"History Of The 28th Regt. Infantry, United States Volunteers, From Organization To Date Of Muster-out" offers a detailed account of the regiment's service during a pivotal period in American history. This comprehensive record chronicles the experiences...

Explore the controversial theories of Dr. Alexander Winchell regarding "preadamites" in this thought-provoking work by Jabez Thomas Sunderland. This book delves into Winchell's ideas about human origins and the implications they held within the context...

La Conquista De Querétaro by Valentín F. Frías delves into the pivotal historical events surrounding the siege and fall of Querétaro during the Second Mexican Empire. This extensively researched work, illustrated with engravings, compiles...

Historia De La Guerra De España Contra El Emperador Napoleon... offers a detailed account of Spain's conflict against Napoleon's empire. Written in Spanish, this historical work provides insights into the military strategies, political dynamics, and...

Explore a fascinating glimpse into the past with the "Directory Of Ogden City And Weber County. 1883." This meticulously compiled directory offers a detailed snapshot of life in Ogden City and Weber County, Utah, during a pivotal year in American history...

Explore the rich history of the Marion Presbytery with this detailed account of its churches, elders, ministers, and missionary societies. This volume offers a comprehensive look into the development and activities of the Presbyterian congregations...

Descubre la fascinante historia de la presencia española en Micronesia con "La Micronesia Española, Ó Los Archipiélagos De Marianas, Palaos, Y Carolinas..." de V. Munoz Barreda. Este libro ofrece una mirada profunda a los archipiélagos...

This volume, "Expediente Formado En La Secretaria De Hacienda Y Crédito Público Sobre Un Proyecto De Arancel Que No Tenga Los Inconvenientes De La Ordenanza General De Aduanas Vigente, Volume 2...", presents a historical record from the Mexican...

Histoire Du Clergé De France Pendant La Révolution... explores the tumultuous relationship between the French clergy and the revolutionary forces during one of France's most pivotal periods. This detailed historical account examines the...

"A Sketch Of The History Of Conchology In The United States" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early development of shell study within America. Originally published in The American Journal Of Sciences & Arts in 1862, this concise historical overview...

Explore the landscape of 19th-century medicine with the "Milwaukee Medical Journal, Volume 10, Issue 3." This historical document offers a glimpse into the medical practices, public health concerns, and scientific advancements of the era, specifically...

Explore the Great Lakes State with the "Michigan Almanac," a comprehensive guide to the history, geography, and culture of Michigan. Compiled anonymously, this almanac serves as an invaluable resource for residents, travelers, and anyone interested in...

"Genet's Projected Attack On Louisiana And The Floridas, 1793-94" delves into a little-known episode of early American history, exploring the audacious plans of Edmond-Charles Genêt, the French Minister to the United States, to instigate an attack on...

"Land Prices and Land Speculation in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky" examines the historical trends and economic factors influencing land values in one of Kentucky's most fertile and historically significant areas. Garnet Wolsey Forster provides a...

This is a detailed biographical account of the life and work of William White (1748-1836), the first Episcopal Bishop of Pennsylvania and a key figure in the establishment of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Authored by Bird Wilson,...

Mazatlán Literario: Álbum : Prosa Y Verso De Los Escritores De Mazatlán, Estado De Sinaloa, República Mexicana... is a rich collection showcasing the literary talent of Mazatlán, Mexico. This anthology features a diverse...

Delve into the rich tapestry of northeastern Minnesota with "History Of Duluth And St. Louis County, Past And Present, Volume 2," a comprehensive chronicle by Dwight Edwards Woodbridge and John Stone Pardee. This volume offers an in-depth exploration of...

Leyendes Históricas Mexicanas... recopila una serie de relatos que entrelazan la historia y la leyenda de México, ofreciendo a los lectores una visión rica y evocadora del pasado. Heriberto Frías, un autor reconocido por su profundo...

El Dean Bucareli: Episodio Sevillano... tells the story of Dean Bucareli's time in Seville. This historical work, originally published by Imprenta de El Porvenir, offers insights into the life and times of a prominent figure in Spanish history. Through...

This volume presents the official minutes and exercises of the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Men and Women Friends, held in Waynesville, Ohio, from September 30th to October 3rd. As a historical record, "Extracts From Minutes And Exercises Of Indiana Yearly...

"Increase Allen Lapham, L.l.d." is a biographical sketch presented to the Old Settlers' Club of Milwaukee in 1875 by Samuel Sterling Sherman. This short work details the life and accomplishments of Increase Allen Lapham, a significant figure in...

Explore the vital intersection of faith and freedom in "Liberty, Volumes 16-20," a compilation from the General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists' Religious Liberty Bureau, the National Religious Liberty Association, the International Religious...

"Regulations for General Hindman's Division, in Camp" offers a rare glimpse into the operational guidelines of a Confederate military division during the American Civil War. Published in 1863, this document provides specific instructions and rules...

"The Feast of the Dedication!" is a discourse delivered by George Richards at the dedication of the new brick meeting house erected by the Universal Society in Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22, 1809. This historical sermon provides insight into the...

"Etowah: A Romance of the Confederacy" transports readers to the tumultuous era of the American Civil War, offering a poignant love story set against the backdrop of a divided nation. Francis Fontaine weaves a narrative rich in historical detail,...

"The Ancestry of Daniel Bontecou, of Springfield, Mass." by John Emery Morris, originally published in 1887, is a meticulously researched genealogical record tracing the Bontecou family through forty successive generations over thirteen centuries. This...

This historical document captures the proceedings of the inauguration of Clifton Daggett Gray as President of Bates College and the commencement exercises of the Class of 1920. Held on June 23, 1920, in Lewiston, Maine, the event marked a significant...

Eine Predigt gehalten von Henry Hochheimer am 1. Juni 1865, dem zweiten Tag von Schebuoth, als dem vom Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten angeordneten Buss- und Bettag, zum Gedächtnis des ermordeten Präsidenten Abraham Lincoln. In dieser ergreifenden...

"Cartas peruanas escritas en francés" by Mme de Grafigny, originally published in 1747, offers a captivating glimpse into 18th-century Peruvian society through the eyes of Zilia, an Inca princess. Kidnapped and brought to France, Zilia...

Vie de Mme d'Youville, fondatrice des Soeurs de la Charité de Villemarie dans l'Ile de Montréal, en Canada recounts the life of Marguerite d'Youville, a prominent figure in Canadian religious history. This biography, written by...

"Poems Written During the Progress of the Abolition Question in the United States" is a collection of verses by John Greenleaf Whittier, composed between 1830 and 1838. This powerful anthology reflects the fervent anti-slavery sentiments of the era and...

Datos biográficos del coronel Manuel J. Olascoaga según sus propias anotaciones ofrece una mirada íntima a la vida y carrera del coronel Manuel J. Olascoaga, a través de sus propias anotaciones y reflexiones. Este libro, compilado por...

Sylvio Roméro de perfil, penned by Arthur Guimarães and published around 1915, offers a biographical and critical study of the influential Brazilian intellectual Sylvio Roméro. This work delves into Roméro's contributions to...

Embark on a captivating journey across America with David Knapp Pangborn's "A Journey From New York to San Francisco." Originally published in 1903, this historical account offers a fascinating glimpse into the travel experiences of a bygone era. Travel...

Vidas y retratos de los presidentes de los Estados Unidos, desde Washington hasta Grant presenta una completa galería de figuras presidenciales que moldearon los primeros años de la nación americana. Escrito por Evert A. Duyckinck e ilustrado con...

"Family Records--Lamb, Savory, Harriman" offers a detailed genealogical exploration of these three families. Compiled by Fred W. Lamb, this historical record provides insights into the lineages, connections, and stories of the Lamb, Savory, and Harriman...

"David Sproat and Naval Prisoners in the War of the Revolution" recounts the experiences of David Sproat and naval prisoners during the American Revolutionary War. This historical work sheds light on the conditions and treatment of prisoners of war,...

"Uutisasukkaan poika ja kuinka hänestä tuli presidentti: Abraham Lincolnin elämäkerta" kertoo Abraham Lincolnin elämäntarinan. William Makepeace Thayerin kirjoittama ja W. Kanteleen suomentama teos valottaa Lincolnin nousua köyhistä oloista...