wired - History 62

In "Witchcraft and Devil Lore in the Channel Islands," John Linwood Pitts delves into the rich tapestry of folklore, superstition, and the socio-historical contexts surrounding witchcraft in the Cha……続きを見る

In "Bygone Punishments," William Andrews offers a meticulous exploration of historical penal practices, delving into the societal contexts that shaped these often brutal methods. Through vivid narra……続きを見る

In "The Plague at Marseilles Consider'd," Richard Bradley meticulously examines the devastating epidemic that struck Marseille in the 18th century, weaving together historical accounts, medical obse……続きを見る

In "The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847," John Canon O'Rourke offers a profound exploration of one of Ireland's most devastating events, blending meticulous historical research with vivid ……続きを見る

In "Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America," William Coxe presents a comprehensive examination of early 19th-century explorations that unveiled the geographical and anthropologi……続きを見る

In "Great African Travellers: From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley," William Henry Giles Kingston meticulously chronicles the daring expeditions of renowned explorers who traversed the African……続きを見る

In 'Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa,' readers are invited to traverse the complex terrain of the African continent through the eyes of intrepid explorers. This anthology captures the ess……続きを見る

I got up at siven. Washed. Dressed. Made me bed. I set the kittle on the gas stove and then furyissly rung the brikfust bell. The famly begun to get up about 9. Mr. John was the first to ate. He guv……続きを見る

The Pueblo Indians were a tribe that once lived in Northeastern Arizona. They were named Pueblo by the early Spanish explorers. Inside the pages of this book of social studies is information on the ……続きを見る

Jamaica was captured from Spain by the British in 1655, and by 1752, the island was already developing an enviable reputation for breeding race horses. The book offers a tour d'horizon of thoroughbr……続きを見る

East of East: The Making of Greater El Monte, is an edited collection of thirty-one essays that trace the experience of a California community over three centuries, from eighteenth-century Spanish c……続きを見る

In "Calumny Refuted by Facts From Liberia," Wilson Armistead presents a compelling counter-narrative to the prevailing criticisms of Liberia, particularly those circulating in the mid-19th century. ……続きを見る

In "The Menace of Prohibition," Lulu Wightman delivers a compelling critique of early 20th-century American society during the Prohibition era. Through a blend of historical narrative and incisive s……続きを見る

In "Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage," Sir William Edward Parry meticulously documents his expedition from 1824 to 1825, illuminating both the daunting challenge……続きを見る

In "All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways," William Wood presents a rich tapestry of maritime life, exploring the intricate relationship between humanity and watercraft throughout history. ……続きを見る

In "The Annals of Willenhall," Frederick William Hackwood offers a meticulously researched exploration of the rich historical tapestry of this small but significant town in the West Midlands. Blendi……続きを見る

First published in 1982. This is the biography of Alhaji Shehu Shagari of Nigeria, Africa's most populous state and the world's third biggest democracy. He was elected in 1979, against four opponent……続きを見る

As both a preeminent scholar of Balck Angelican and Episcopalians and devout parishoner, the late James Hewitt writes an illuminus hsitory of one of the most famous black congregrations in America. ……続きを見る

In this original and controversial book, historian and philosopher Reviel Netz explores the development of a controlling and pain-inducing technologyーbarbed wire. Surveying its development from 187……続きを見る

Did you know that beneath the waves, landforms are also found? There are underwater volcanoes, trenches and ridges and they’re as pretty (and sometimes as dangerous) as they are on land. Luckily, yo……続きを見る

How We Got Here: An Enlightened Look at the Past that Will Change Your Future By: Ivanni Delgado Those who do not know the past are doomed to repeat it. The only way to create a better future is to ……続きを見る

In "Die Sandwich-Inseln, oder das Inselreich von Hawaii" präsentiert Reinhold Anrep-Elmpt eine eindringliche Analyse des geografischen und kulturellen Reichtums Hawaiis. Mit einem prägnanten, aber a……続きを見る

This book explores in unprecedented detail the theological thinking of John Witherspoon during his often overlooked ministerial career in Scotland. In contrast to the arguments made by other histori……続きを見る

In "Die Deutschen Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich" bietet Albert Heintze eine umfassende Untersuchung der deutschen Familiennamen, die sich über verschiedene Epochen und Regio……続きを見る

Edwin Forrest has good claims for a biography. The world, it has been said, is annually inundated with an intolerable flood of lives of nobodies. So much the stronger motive, then, for presenting th……続きを見る

The day was warm, and there was no shade; out of the olive woods which they had left behind, and where all was soft coolness and freshness, they had emerged into a piece of road widened and perfecte……続きを見る

This is a story of the Wards, Irish immigrants initially settling in Pennsylvania and Augusta County, Virginia. It follows nine generations over two-hundred-fifty years, beginning with the first gen……続きを見る

THE STORY OF THE SAVOY HOTEL'S FOUNDERS, THROUGH A CENTURY OF LUXURY. "For The Gondoliers-themed birthday dinner, the hotel obligingly flooded the courtyard to conjure the Grand Canal of Venice. Din……続きを見る

In this new, expanded edition of Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktailsーissued for the 100th Anniversary of National Prohibitionーhistorian, expert, and drink aficionado Ted Haigh, aka Dr. Cocktai……続きを見る

In "Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia," Ludwig Leichhardt presents an intricate account of his ambitious exploration across the Australian continent in the mid-19th century. Combining v……続きを見る