American History: Volume VIII—Washington
By Jacob Abbott. Part eight of an eight part series on the history of America from its earliest times through…
All Eight Volumes of Jacob Abbott’s Classic Study of American History
A brand new edition of the complete set of American history from the earliest times up to the American Revolution.
Stories from the Greek Tragedians
A masterful retelling in modern English of thirteen of the best-known classical Greek tragedies. . .
The Standard-setting Study on the Abilities of the Spider Family
Written by the founding father of the science of modern entomology . . .
The Story of Japan: From its Earliest Time to the Advent of the Europeans
One of the first European-originated histories of Japan to appear in the English language. . .
Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and the Sagas
A treasure trove of historical marvels, tales of glory and death, defeat and victory.
The Periplus of Hanno: A Voyage of Discovery down the West African Coast
One of the only surviving complete documents from the great city of Carthage . . .
Alfred the Great: King of Wessex from 871 to 899
The story of England’s greatest king is a tale of war, peace, bravery, and strength of character…
The Incredible Adventures of the Conquistadors
The names of Hernando Cortés and Francisco Pizarro reverberate through history as the two most famous Conquistadors of all.