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Civil and military history of Andrew Jackson

Civil and military history of Andrew Jackson Author: [Waldo, Samuel Putnam], 1780-1826. [from old catalog] Year: 1825 350 p. 18 cm View on Archive.org

Civil and Military History of Andrew Jackson, Late Major-General in the Army ...

Civil and Military History of Andrew Jackson, Late Major-General in the Army ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1825. The complete text is available to read…

aPersonal and military history of Philip Kearny, major-general United States volunteers

aPersonal and military history of Philip Kearny, major-general United States volunteers Author: De Peyster, J. Watts (John Watts), 1821-1907 Year: 1869 Inlcudes bibliographical…

The military history of the state of New-Hampshire, from its settlement, in 1623, to the rebellion, in 1861: comprising an account of the stirring events connected therewith; biographical notices of many of the officers distinguished therein: and notes…

The military history of the state of New-Hampshire, from its settlement, in 1623, to the rebellion, in 1861: comprising an account of the stirring events connected therewith…

Researches into the history of the British dog, from ancient laws, charters, and historical records. With original anecdotes, and illustrations of the nature and attributes of the dog. From the poets and prose writers of ancient, medieval, and modern…

Researches into the history of the British dog, from ancient laws, charters, and historical records. With original anecdotes, an is a public domain book, originally published in…

The political and military history of the campaign of Waterloo

The political and military history of the campaign of Waterloo Author: Jomini, Antoine Henri, baron de, 1779-1869 Year: 1853 227 p View on Archive.org

The Cities and Bishoprics of Phrygia: Being an Essay of the Local History of Phrygia from the ...

The Cities and Bishoprics of Phrygia: Being an Essay of the Local History of Phrygia from the ... is a public domain book, originally published in 1895. The complete text is…

A military history of Perthshire, 1899-1902. Edited by the Marchioness of Tullibardine, with a roll of the Perthshire men of the present day who have seen active service under the British flag. Compiled by the editor & Jane C.C. Macdonald

A military history of Perthshire, 1899-1902. Edited by the Marchioness of Tullibardine, with a roll of the Perthshire men of the present day who have seen active service under…

The military history of the Madras engineers and pioneers, from 1743 up to the present time

The military history of the Madras engineers and pioneers, from 1743 up to the present time Author: Vibart, Henry Meredith, 1839-1917 Year: 1881 "Authorities consulted" : v. 1…

The military history of the 123d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry

The military history of the 123d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Author: Keyes, C. M. (Charles M.) Year: 1874 196 p View on Archive.org

Records of the hole crafte and fellowship of masons with a chronicle of the history of the worshipful company of Masons of the City of London

Records of the hole crafte and fellowship of masons with a chronicle of the history of the worshipful company of Masons of the City of London

Historical Records of the British Army; History of the Cape Mounted Riflemen; with a Brief Account of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope; illustrated with Drawings of the Standards and the Costume of an Officer of the Corps

Historical Records of the British Army; History of the Cape Mounted Riflemen; with a Brief Account of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope; illustrated with Drawings of the…

Six Old English Chronicles, of which two are now first translated from the monkish Latin originals. Ethelwerd’s Chronicle. Asser’s Life of Alfred. Geoffrey of Monmouth’s British History. Gildas. Nennius. And Richard of Cirencester […]

Full title: Six Old English Chronicles, of which two are now first translated from the monkish Latin originals. Ethelwerd’s Chronicle. Asser’s Life of Alfred. Geoffrey of…

The annals of San Francisco : containing a summary of the history of the first discovery, settlement, porgress, and present condition of California, and a complete history of all the important events connected with its great city : to which are added…

A comprehensive historical work which provides a detailed summary of California's early history and San Francisco's development . Considered the most important contemporary work…

Historical encyclopedia of Illinois /cedited by Newton Bateman, Paul Selby,; and history of Grundy County (historical and biographical) by special authors and contributors ..

Historical encyclopedia of Illinois /cedited by Newton Bateman, Paul Selby,; and history of Grundy County (historical and biographical) by special authors and contributors ..…

Historical and biographical annals of Berks County, Pennsylvania : embracing a concise history of the county and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families

Vol. 2 is not available in print format: use microflm copy of Pennsylvania County Histories, roll 21, no. 45

The history of Newmarket : and the annals of the turf: with memoirs and biographical notices of the habitués of Newmarket, and the notable turfites, from the earliest times to the end of the seventeenth century

The history of Newmarket : and the annals of the turf: with memoirs and biographical notices of the habitués of Newmarket, and the notable turfites, from the earliest times to…

Diary of the war for separation, a daily chronicle of the principal events and history of the present revolution, to which is added notes and descriptions of all the great battles, including Walker's narrative of the battle of Shiloh

"The ... compendium of the principal events in the history of the old union ... was originally prepared for the 'Confederate States almanac', for 1862."--Pref

Ancient history from the earliest times to the fall of the Western Empire, comprising the history of Chaldaea, Assyria, Media ..

English editions bear title: A manual of ancient history

Soil: Its Influence on the History of the United States: With Special Reference to Migration and the Scientific Study of Local History

Soil: Its Influence on the History of the United States: With Special Reference to Migration and the Scientific Study of Local History

Chapters of the biographical history of the French academy : with an appendix relating to the unpublished monastic chronicle, entitled, Liber de Hyda

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The annals of San Francisco : containing a summary of the history of the first discovery, settlement, porgress, and present condition of California, and a complete history of all the important events connected with its great city : to which are added…

The annals of San Francisco : containing a summary of the history of the first discovery, settlement, porgress, and present cond is a public domain book, originally published in…

A biographical history of Lancaster County ... being a history of early settlers and eminent men of the county; as also much other unpublished historical information, chiefly of a local character

A biographical history of Lancaster County ... being a history of early settlers and eminent men of the county; as also much oth is a public domain book, originally published in…

Historical And Biographical Annals Of Columbia And Montour Counties

Historical and Biographical Annals of Columbia and Montour Counties, Pennsylvania, Containing a Concise History of the Two Counties and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of…

A biographical history of Waterloo Township : and other townships of the county, being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a…

A biographical history of Waterloo Township : and other townships of the county, being a history of the early settlers and their is a public domain book, originally published in…

A biographical history of the Eby family, being a history of their movements in Europe during the reformation, and of their early settlement in America; as also much other unpublished historical information belonging to the family

A biographical history of the Eby family, being a history of their movements in Europe during the reformation, and of their earl is a public domain book, originally published in…

Mementoes, Historical and Classical of a Tour through part of France, Switzerland, and Italy, in the years 1821 and 1822: including a summary History of the principal cities, and of the most Memorable Revolution; a desciption of the Famed Edifices, and…

Mementoes, Historical and Classical of a Tour through part of France, Switzerland, and Italy, in the years 1821 and 1822: including a summary History of the principal cities…

Memoirs of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry : including a history of her labours in promoting the reformation fo female prisoners, and the improvement of British seamen ; with a biographical sketch of her brother, J.J. Gurney, esq :

Memoirs of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry : including a history of her labours in promoting the reformation fo female prisoners, and the improvement of British seamen ; with a biographical…

History of Montcalm County, Michigan its people, industries and institutions...with biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old families

History of Montcalm County, Michigan its people, industries and institutions...with biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old…

Memoirs of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry. Including a history of her labors in promoting the reformation of female prisoners, and the improvement of British seamen

Memoirs of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry. Including a history of her labors in promoting the reformation of female prisoners, and the impro is a public domain book, originally published in…

Vol. 7: Ten Epochs Of Church History - The Age Of The Renascence An Outline Sketch Of The History Of The Papacy From The Return From Avignon To The Sack Of Rome (1377-1527)

Volume 1: Ten Epochs Of Church History - The Apostolic Age: Its Life, Doctrine, Worship And Polity Volume 2: Ten Epochs Of Church History - The Post-Apostolic Age Volume 3: Ten…

Memoirs of the life and correspondence of the Rev. Christian Frederick Swartz : to which is prefixed a sketch of the history of Christianity in India

Memoirs of the life and correspondence of the Rev. Christian Frederick Swartz : to which is prefixed a sketch of the history of Christianity in India Author: Swartz, Christian…

The worthies of England, or, Memoirs of eminent persons, whose actions have shed a lustre on the history of their country, and in whose honour monuments have been erected in Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral

The worthies of England, or, Memoirs of eminent persons, whose actions have shed a lustre on the history of their country, and in whose honour monuments have been erected in…

History of the County of Annapolis : including old Port Royal and Acadia : with memoirs of its representatives in the provincial parliament, and biographical and genealogical sketches of its early English settlers and their families

History of the County of Annapolis : including old Port Royal and Acadia : with memoirs of its representatives in the provincial parliament, and biographical and genealogical…

The book of Dumbartonshire: a history of the county, burghs, parishes, and lands, memoirs of families, and notices of industries carried on in the Lennox district

The book of Dumbartonshire: a history of the county, burghs, parishes, and lands, memoirs of families, and notices of industries carried on in the Lennox district Author…

Memoirs of Owen Glendowere : With A Sketch of the History of the Ancient Britons [1822]

Memoirs of Owen Glendowere : With A Sketch of the History of the Ancient Britons [1822]

The church history of Britain from the birth of Jesus Christ until the year 1648. With the last corrections of the author. With a pref. and notes by James Nichols

The church history of Britain from the birth of Jesus Christ until the year 1648. With the last corrections of the author. With a pref. and notes by James Nichols Author…

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