Abbott: 1255 books

Originally published in 1852, this is a work of juvenile fiction by American author Jacob Abbott. He produced many works, most notably his 'Rollo' series, which aim to instruct young people in moral virtues as well as to keep them entertained. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory...

This early work by Jacob Abbott was originally published in 1850. It is part of 'The Rollo Series' and is an entertaining and educational piece of juvenile fiction.

American author Jacob Abbott revolutionized juvenile fiction in the 1800s with his unprecedentedly successful Rollo series of chapter books. In this volume of the series, our young hero Rollo forms a strong bond with a chronically ill neighbor boy, Georgie.

The book "Xerxes" by Jacob Abbott nowadays is in the public domain, but a great work has been done by Publisher to this version to make an electronic book that contrasts favorably to the original version. A lot of errors that exist in the free versions have been corrected; proper navigation...

The book "Charles II" by Jacob Abbott nowadays is in the public domain, but a great work has been done by Publisher to this version to make an electronic book that contrasts favorably to the original version. A lot of errors that exist in the free versions have been corrected; proper navigation...

This is a story about a historical figure written by Abbott. The author describes in detail the youth of Caesar nd his role in the Sylla and Marius conflict. Readers learn a lot of interesting facts. One of which is revealed at the end of the book, namely the murder of Caesar on the day when he was going to be crowned King of the Roman Empire.

Abbott is most well known for the Rollo books. These didactic little books were vehicles to teach morality to youngsters. Of the several series that Rollo either starred in or was a secondary character, the most popular and well known was the ten book Rollo's Tour of Europe Series. In these tales...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS*** Synopsis: Rollos Experiments By Jacob Abbott One day, when was about seven years old, he was sitting upon the steps of the door, and he heard a noise in the street, as of some sort of carriage approaching. A moment...

This early work by Jacob Abbott was originally published in 1857. It is part of 'The Rollo Series' and is an entertaining and educational piece of juvenile fiction.

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS*** Synopsis: Jacob Abbott (1803-1879) was an American writer of children's books. He was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books for the general reader, and a few works...

Darius the Great has a historical background, like many other books by Jacob Abbott. The plot of the dramatic series of events in the ancient history of the Middle East. The main character, Darius, is the benchmark for half of humanity, having overcome with many difficulties, namely, the uprisings,...

Benjamin Franklin, A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago written by American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer John S. C. Abbott.  This book is one of many works of him. It has already Published in 1876. Now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is...

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin • Franklin's Way to Wealth • Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself....

E. C. Abbott was a cowboy in the great days of the 1870's and 1880's. He came up the trail to Montana from Texas with the long-horned herds which were to stock the northern ranges; he punched cows in Montana when there wasn't a fence in the territory; and he married a daughter of Granville Stuart,...