Abbott: 1255 books

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS*** Synopsis: Rollo in Rome By Jacob Abbott So Mr. Howland went to the gentleman, and asked him. He was standing at the time, with his umbrella and walking stick in his hand, near one of the pillars of the portico, smoking...

Abbott is most well known for the Rollo books. These didactic little books were vehicles to teach morality to youngsters.

The book "King Alfred of England" 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;...

This fantastically entertaining memoir relates the trials and tribulations of a self-described "matrimonial monomaniac" -- a man who is hopelessly addicted to marriage. Rather than wedded bliss and happily-ever-after, however, Abbott's marriages usually end with him doing a stint in prison.

The commercial explosion of ragtime in the early twentieth century created previously unimagined opportunities for black performers. However, every prospect was mitigated by systemic racism. The biggest hits of the ragtime era weren't Scott Joplin's stately piano rags. "Coon songs," with their ugly...

Henry IV, Makers Of History by John S. C. Abbott..

Daniel Boone, Pioneer of Kentuck by John S. C. Abbott..

Madame Roland, Makers Of History by John S. C. Abbott..

In the second half of the 19th century, European-led columns began to fan out across the African continent from their coastal footholds, smashing whatever forces could be brought against them, no matter how brave or determined the latter were. The process began at different dates in different parts...

Includes:•Charles River Editors original biography of Nero•Suetonius biography of Nero from The Twelve Caesars•Books LXI-LXII in Cassius Dios Roman History, which discuss Nero•Plutarchs Life of Galba•Tacitus The Annals, Books XIII-XVI, which cover the history of Neros reign•Jacob Abbotts...

This vintage book contains a complete and coherent view of the complicated circumstances that made Greece, during the World War I, the battle-ground of rival interests and intrigues. “Greece And The Allies, 1914-1922” will appeal to those with an interest in the First World War, offering fascinating...

This book provides a detailed cross-country study of the automotive industry in South East Asia. Abbott argues that, contrary to prevailing opinion, the diffusion of manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific has been characterized by hierarchical networks of production linked to Japan for technology.

Why do we find it hard to explain what happens when words are set to music? This study looks at the kind of language we use to describe word/music relations, both in the academic literature and in manuals for singers or programme notes prepared by professional musicians. Helen Abbott's critique of...

In To Be Broken and Tender, Friend and Quaker historian Margery Abbott weaves together a brave and beautiful personal narrative with Quaker history and theological reflection in response to questions and struggles about belief, language, social issues and other deeply-felt concerns that unsettle and...