Folly Cove 01930: 249 books

A mid nineteenth century visit to Calcutta during the early days of the British Raj.

The gargoyles and carvings of Notre Dame watch over Paris. Theodore Andrea Cook, art critic and historian muses about them in this short essay.

A look at the early career of Winfield Scott and his heroic actions during the War of 1812 on the Canadian Border.

This is an illustrated tour of Quebec city and environs made during the mid nineteenth century by the noted historian. Good commentary on the tour and the History of Quebec.

This article highlights the profession of wrecking … salvage of shipwrecks, as practiced on the keys in the mid nineteenth century. This is a laser reprint of the original article.

The famed artist discusses the state of Game fishing in the United states during the last decade of the 19th century in this short illustrated essay.

Written for an American audience, this is a brief narrative of Lord Elgin's trip to Japan for treaty negotiations during his 1858 visit sojourn from China to Japan.

The leader of the relief expedition gives a short account of the journey to Peary's Aid.

The story of the war along the Niagara River between Lakes Ontario and Erie.

Three short pieces about life as a railroader in 1900. Included are The Railroad President's Day, What  Train Despatcher Does, and Gossip of the Switch Shanty.

Three short pieces detailing a trip to Nepaul in the late 19th century, a visit to the deserted capital of Rajaputana, and the defiles of the Irrawaddy in Burma.

This is a nineteenth century article which describes whales and whaling to an American Public fascinated with the topic. Digitally restored illustrations.

This is a brief overview of the life and personality of best known of the American Traitors of the Revolutionary War.