Abbott Jacob: 250 books

Rollo in Naples by the American writer of children's books,Jacob Abbott.His Rollo Books are the best known of his writings, having as their chief characters a representative boy and his associates. In them Abbott did for one or two generations of young American readers a service not unlike that performed earlier.

Jacob Abbott was a prolific American author best known for his makers of history series, a collection of biographies on some of the most important figures in history such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Genghis Khan, and many others. This is Abbott's book on the myth of Romulus and how it led to the founding of Rome. A table of contents is included.

Originally published in 1857, this is a work of children's fiction by American author, Jacob Abbott. 'Rollo in the Woods' is part of a series of books which tell the story of Rollo and his adventures. Being a devout Christian, Abbott was very keen on utilising children's literature to promote morality...

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...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS*** Synopsis: Abraham Lincoln raved that this series of historical biographies gave him "just that knowledge of past men and events which I need. I have read them with the greatest interest. To them I am indebted...

Great read for developing character in young boys. Jacob Abbott was an American writer of children's books.

Jacob Abbott was an American writer who wrote juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies and more. His series of ancient biographies were his best known works, including this one about Alexander the Great, from his Makers of History series. This edition is a brief, illustrated history on the life of Alexander

Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks. Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott...

Roman Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, commonly referred to as ‘Nero,’ ruled the world for thirteen years, from 54 to 68 AD. During his reign, Rome’s theatres and games were heavily patronized. Thousands of innocents were martyred before the mob. Nero himself was widely believed...

“History is written by the winners.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte. The Norman Conquest of England, Christopher Columbus, Richard III, a fight with a Royal Bengal tiger, the most famous prison diary of the American Civil War and a biography of George Washington – it’s all here in Strategy...

The book "Cyrus the Great" 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...

Theologians have lost themselves in endless speculations on the question how far, in the government of God, punishment is to be considered as possessing one or the other of these two characters, or both combined. There seems to be also some uncertainty in the minds of men in relation to the precise...

Hannibal by the American writer of children's books, Jacob Abbott.Hannibal was a Carthaginian general. He acquired his great distinction as a warrior by his desperate contests with the Romans. Rome and Carthage grew up together on opposite sides of the Mediterranean Sea. For about a hundred years...

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...