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The Indian as a diplomatic factor in the history of the Old Northwest : a paper read before the Chicago historical society March 28, 1907

29 p. 21 cm

A brief history of the Chicago Historical Society : together with constitution and by-laws, and list of officers and members

Lawrence J. Gutter Collection of Chicagoana

History of the Lawrence-Townley and Chase-Townley estates in England : with copious historical and genealogical notes of the Lawrence-Chase, and Townely families and much other valuable information

Pages 108-110 left blank for notes

History of Cuba: or, notes of a traveller in the tropics ; being a political, historical, and statistical account of the island, from its first discovery to the present time

Boston : Phillips, Sampson & Co. [u.a.] 1854 Location/Holding institution: München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek -- Am.a. 3040 i

The history of Charlemagne. The translation of "Ystorya de Carolo Magno," with a historical and critical introduction

vi p., 1 l., 218 p., 1 l. 22 cm

Annals of Sandy Spring ... history of a rural community in Maryland

[v. 1] Twenty years history [1863-83, by W.H. Farquhar]--v. 2. Twelve years history [Apr. 1883-Apr. 1895, by Eliza N. Moore]--v. 3. Fourteen years' history [Apr. 1895-Apr. 1909…

Outlines of Modern History, chiefly from the French of M. Michelet (Series I), from the Middle of the Fifteenth to that of the Sixteenth Century, with Appendices, on the Rise and Character of the Reformation

Outlines of Modern History, chiefly from the French of M. Michelet (Series I), from the Middle of the Fifteenth to that of the Sixteenth Century, with Appendices, on the Rise…

History of grants under the great Council for New England: a lecture of a course by members of the Massachusetts Historical Society, delivered before the Lowell Institute, Jan. 15, 1869

36 p. 24 cm

The early history of Tolland. : An address delivered before the Tolland county historical society, at Tolland Conn., on the 22d day of August and the 27th day of September, 1861

iv, [3]-148 p. ; 23 cm

A history of the Amherst Baptist Church, to which is appended historical notes of the town of Amherst [microform]

Cover title

The history of our country from the discovery of America to the present time; including a comprehensive historical introduction, copious annotations, a list of authorities and references, etc

8 v. 26 cm

Military history of the Irish nation : comprising a memoir of the Irish brigade in the service of France : with an appendix of official papers relative to the brigade, from the archives at Paris

Includes index

The story of the Great War; history of the European War from official sources. Complete historical records of events to date ... Edited by Francis J. Reynolds, Allen L. Churchill [and] Francis Trevelyan Miller

26

Outlines of ancient history, from the earliest times to the fall of the Western Roman empire, A.D. 476, embracing the Egyptians, Chaldæans, Assyrians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Phoenicians, Medes, Persians, Greeks, and Romans; designed for private reading…

Outlines of ancient history, from the earliest times to the fall of the Western Roman empire, A.D. 476, embracing the Egyptians, Chaldæans, Assyrians, Babylonians, Hebrews…

Great English churchmen, or, Famous names in English church history and literature [microform] : a series of biographical studies, intended to illustrate the annals, character, teaching, and influence of the Church of England

Great English churchmen, or, Famous names in English church history and literature [microform] : a series of biographical studies, intended to illustrate the annals, character…

A contribution to the history of the Presbyterian churches, Carlisle, Pa.; an historical address at the semi-centennial of the Second Presbyterian church, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1883 as planned for publication by his daughter, Mrs. Mary E.…

88 p

A Chronicle History of the Life and Work of William Shakespeare, Player ...

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The centennial history of Waterville, Kennebee County, Maine, including the oration, the historical address and the poem presented at the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the incorporation of the town, June 23d, 1902 ..

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Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Historical and biographical. Comprising a condensed history of the state, a careful history of Wyandotte County, and a comprehensive history of the growth of the cities, towns and villages ..

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History of gavel used in calling the assembly to order at the laying of the corner-stone of the Memorial and historical building at Topeka, Kansas, September 27, 1911, 10 A. M

[4] p. 23 cm

History of the New Hampshire conference of the Methodist Episcopal church / based on the historical sketches gathered during a period of nearly forty years by George Henry Hardy, conference historian from 1896 to 1920

384 pages : 22 cm

New York City and vicinity during the war of 1812-15, being a military, civic and financial local history of that period, with incidents and anecdotes thereof, and a description of the forts, fortifications, arsenals, defences and camps in and about…

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New York city and vicinity during the war of 1812-15, being a military, civic and financial local history of that period, with incidents and anecdotes thereof, and a description of the forts, fortifications, arsenals, defences and camps in and about…

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Institutional history of Virginia in the seventeenth century : an inquiry into the religious, moral, educational, legal, military, and political condition of the people, based on original and contemporaneous records

Institutional history of Virginia in the seventeenth century : an inquiry into the religious, moral, educational, legal, military, and political condition of the people, based…

Swinton's outlines of the world's history, ancient, mediaeval, and modern, with special relation to the history of civilization and the progress of mankind [microform]

"Prescribed by the Council of Public Instrucation for use in the public schools."

The history of Lincoln; containing an account of the antiquities, edifices, trade, and customs of that ancient city; an introductory sketch of the county;

The history of Lincoln; containing an account of the antiquities, edifices, trade, and customs of that ancient city; an introductory sketch of the county; Year: 1816 viii p., 1…

History of Carnarvon castle, and the antiquities of Carnarvon, with a guide for the tourist to the surrounding scenery

History of Carnarvon castle, and the antiquities of Carnarvon, with a guide for the tourist to the surrounding scenery Author: Pritchard, William, of Carnarvon, Wales. [from old…

Economic history of Virginia in the seventeenth century, an inquiry into the material condition of the people, based upon original and contemporaneous records

Economic history of Virginia in the seventeenth century, an inquiry into the material condition of the people, based upon original and contemporaneous records Author: Bruce…

Ridpath's history of the world : being an account of the principal events in the career of the human race from the beginnings of civilization to the present time : comprising the development of social institutions and the story of all nations

Ridpath's history of the world : being an account of the principal events in the career of the human race from the beginnings of civilization to the present time : comprising…

The voice of the people : or, The history of political issues in the United States, from the foundation of the republic to the present time ; giving historical data of political parties bearing upon each presidential administration, with biographical…

The voice of the people : or, The history of political issues in the United States, from the foundation of the republic to the p is a public domain book, originally published in…

Outline of Jewish knowledge, being a history of the Jewish people and an anthology of Jewish literature from the earliest times to the present: including a brief account of the history and civilization of the nations with whom the Jews have come into…

Outline of Jewish knowledge, being a history of the Jewish people and an anthology of Jewish literature from the earliest times to the present: including a brief account of the…

The Druid, a Tragedy in Five Acts: With Notes on the Antiquities and Early History of Ireland

The Druid, a Tragedy in Five Acts: With Notes on the Antiquities and Early History of Ireland is a public domain book, originally published in 1832. The complete text is…

Michigan war records; plan for organizing county war history committees to collect and preserve the historical records of Michigan counties, and to make a permanent record of the participation of the citizens of Michigan in the great war

Michigan war records; plan for organizing county war history committees to collect and preserve the historical records of Michigan counties, and to make a permanent record of…

Spanish dependencies in South America, an introduction to the history of their civilization.

The work aims to present an account of the middle period of Spanish rule in South America, 1550-1730. cf. Pref

An introduction to English antiquities; intended as a companion to the history of England

An introduction to English antiquities; intended as a companion to the history of England is a public domain book, originally published in 1847. The complete text is available…

A picturesque history of Yorkshire, being an account of the history, topography, and antiquities of the cities, towns and villages of the county of York, founded on personal observations made during many journeys through the Three Ridings

A picturesque history of Yorkshire, being an account of the history, topography, and antiquities of the cities, towns and villages of the county of York, founded on personal…

A history of popery; containing an account of the origin, growth, and progress of papal power; its political influence in the European states-system, and its effects on the progress of civilization. To which is added, an examination of the present…

A history of popery; containing an account of the origin, growth, and progress of papal power; its political influence in the European states-system, and its effects on the…

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