Folly Cove 01930: 249 books

An abbreviated history of Maximillian's ill fated Mexican Empire arranged by and abandoned by Napoleon.

These two pieces, published in 1868, shortly after the execution of Maximilian are good examples of the attitudes of Americans during the period shortly after the American Civil War. The French Expedition to Mexico gives a brief account of the events leading to the crowning of Maximilian, and Maximilian gives a brief biography of the emperor and his short reign.

This narrative of a nineteenth century American visiting Egypt was originally serialized in 1856. We join the narrator as he journeys from Malta to Alexandria on a steamer in search of graves to plunder. Reveries of the ancients abound as 19th century Egypt is described and explored. From Alexander...

Across the Plains to Colorado and A Stage Ride to Colorado, two first person accounts, showcase the beauty and troubles of travel across the American continent in the mid 19th century.

A contemporaneous account of the raids, pursuit and capture of the confederate raider John Morgan. Illustrated.

A contemporaneous description of Grierson's Cavalry raid into Southern Territory. Illustrated.

This brief narrative details the tribulations and the ordeals of three Union Soldiers captured and imprisoned by the Confederacy, especially heir daring escape from the infamous prison in Richmond. Illustrated.

A look at the administration and functioning of the civil war era hospitals at Fortress Monroe. Illustrated.

A brief contemporaneous account of the many attempts to take Vicksburg, culminating in the siege and surrender. Illustrated.

The campaigns of Burnside, Goldsborough and Foster at coastal North Carolina. Contemporaneous Reporting. Illustrated.

This series of illustrated articles introduced Japan and the Japanese people to the American public in the mid nineteenth century. The impressions of the printed pictures and the words illustrating them were one of the elements that defined Japanese culture in the American mind for many years after...

A short Illustrated Narrative of Dr. Livingstone's expedition and his discoveries during the trip.

Fishing in Quebec in the late 1880's was a very different experience than today. Richly illustrated look at the country and sport of the era.