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As a young Black orphan indentured to a Quaker family in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Zilpha Elaw (c. 1793–1873) decided to join the upstart Methodists in 1808. She preached her first sermon a decade late……続きを見る

« Que voulez-vous... Nous sommes trop noirs et trop loin de Paris... » Le propos, désabusé, reflète le peu de cas que faisait l’intelligentsia française de la fin du XIXe siècle des écoles professio……続きを見る

Virtually unknown outside of her adopted hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, Jane Edna Hunter was one of the most influential African American social workers and progressive activists of the early to mid-t……続きを見る

Charles Waddell Chesnutt (1858–1932) was an African American writer, essayist, Civil Rights activist, legal-stenography businessman, and lawyer whose novels and short stories explore race, racism, a……続きを見る

Elleanor Eldridge, born of African and US indigenous descent in 1794, operated a lucrative domestic services business in nineteenth century Providence, Rhode Island. In defiance of her gender and ra……続きを見る

In a series of columns published in the African American newspaper the Christian Recorder, the young, charismatic preacher Henry McNeal Turner described his experience of the Civil War, first from t……続きを見る

On a battlefield so littered with dead bodies that General Ulysses S. Grant said it would have been possible to walk across it in any direction without a foot touching the ground, the Union Army not……続きを見る

The encounter of indigenous history-making tradition with Western historical practice has been long neglected in Southeast Asian scholarship. Theara Thun offers one of the first critical and systema……続きを見る

James Clerk Maxwell was a brilliant mathematician and scientist, but his impact on this world goes even deeper than that. Maxwell singlehandedly overturned what was believed to be fact with a whole ……続きを見る

H. H. Holmes' story has become one of legend. Holmes committed his crimes at a time in history where the idea of murdering on a mass scale was just being introduced to the world through the actions ……続きを見る

The Hong Kong Cemetery in Happy Valley is home to over 470 graves connected to the city’s Japanese population. Most of these graves belong to individuals who died during the Meiji era (18681912), a ……続きを見る

Red Cloud's War was one conflict in the long series of Indian Wars fought between the United States and the indigenous nations of North America. As white Americans scrambled for wealth and land furt……続きを見る

In 1837, Hong Xiuquan failed the notoriously difficult exam to gain entry to the Chinese Civil Service and suffered a nervous breakdown. In a weakened state, he had visions which he later interprete……続きを見る

The regimental history of a regiment about to lose its identity, known sometimes as the Death and Glory Boys because of their famous skull and crossbones badge. They have had a long and distinguishe……続きを見る

Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of America's most influential writers and also one of the most complex. He was the essential New Englander, a believer in hard work and simple living, and his personality ……続きを見る

The Boxer Rebellion saw impoverished Chinese peasants strike a blow against the Western powers, particularly the British, who had come to challenge China's sovereignty. The uprising was both a harbi……続きを見る

The political theories of Lenin have long outlived him, and have even gone on to outlive the Marxist state he help to found; the Soviet Union. The name Lenin still reverberates around the world, and……続きを見る

What is going on behind closed doors when the President of the United States meets privately with another world leader whose language he does not speak. The only other American in the room is his in……続きを見る

This is a complete, two-volume set of one of the greatest books of 19th century Japanese history and culture. Though Lafcadio Hearn went on to write a dozen more books on Japan, this collection of f……続きを見る

This book relates the modern development of the Kansas beef cattle industry, combining both the history of productionーincluding specific business problems and the significant work in upbreedingーan……続きを見る

Dive into the powerful rhetoric and historical significance of 'The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster', a collection that captures the fervor and impact of a pivotal era in American hist……続きを見る

Landlord William Scully presents a full picture of the investment and land-management activities of one of the most important figures in American agricultural history. An Irishman who first came to ……続きを見る

In "The Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in Europe," George Catlin presents an engaging and vivid account of his travels with indigenous tribes in Europe during the 19th century. Throug……続きを見る

In "American Historical and Literary Curiosities: Second Series, Complete," J. Jay Smith presents a captivating compilation that stitches together the rich tapestry of American literary history and ……続きを見る

In "The Dover Road: Annals of an Ancient Turnpike," Charles G. Harper meticulously chronicles the historical significance and cultural essence of one of England's most storied thoroughfares. Through……続きを見る

In "A History of the War of 1812-15 Between the United States and Great Britain," Rossiter Johnson provides a comprehensive chronicle of one of the early formative conflicts in American history. Thi……続きを見る

In "Vermont: A Study of Independence," Rowland Evans Robinson presents a profound exploration of the state's unique character and its historical context of autonomy. Through meticulous research and ……続きを見る

In 'Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines', Gertrude Bacon offers a meticulous exploration of the evolution of aerial transportation, reflecting both scientific advancements and the societal impac……続きを見る

In "The History of the Telephone," Herbert Newton Casson presents a comprehensive account of the invention and evolution of telecommunication, weaving together technological advancements and societa……続きを見る

In "Rocky Mountain Life," Rufus B. Sage presents a captivating firsthand account of his experiences in the American West during the mid-19th century. This work, written in a vivid and descriptive li……続きを見る