Jacob Abbott - Libros y biografía

The History of Richard the First by Jacob Abbott is a part of the Makers of History series intended for young readers which contains biographies of important historical figures. This biography depicts...

The History of Genghis Khan by Jacob Abbott is a part of the Makers of History series intended for young readers which contains biographies of important historical figures. This simply narrated history...

The word khan is not a name, but a title. It means chieftain or king. It is a word used in various forms by the different tribes and nations that from time immemorial have inhabited Central Asia, and...

Alexander the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years...

Jacob Abbott was one of the most prolific American writers of history in the nineteenth century, writing many biographies on the world’s most influential leaders in a clear and exciting style. This comprehensive...

One of those great events in English history, which occur at distant intervals, and form, respectively, a sort of bound or landmark, to which all other events, preceding or following them for centuries,...

There were three great European nations in ancient days, each of which furnished history with a hero: the Greeks, the Carthaginians, and the Romans. Alexander was the hero of the Greeks. He was King of...

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...

About five or six hundred years before Christ, almost the whole of the interior of Asia was united in one vast empire. The founder of this empire was Cyrus the Great. He was originally a Persian; and...

There are four several methods by which the various communities into which the human race is divided obtain their subsistence from the productions of the earth, each of which leads to its own peculiar...

Travelers, in ascending the Thames by the steamboat from Rotterdam, on their return from an excursion to the Rhine, have often their attention strongly attracted by what appears to be a splendid palace...

Alexander the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years...

Of all the beautiful women of history, none has left us such convincing proofs of her charms as Cleopatra, for the tide of Rome’s destiny, and, therefore, that of the world, turned aside because of her...

Alexander the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years...

The history of the life of every individual who has, for any reason, attracted extensively the attention of mankind, has been written in a great variety of ways by a multitude of authors, and persons...

In Jacob Abbott's 'Romulus', readers are transported back to the origins of Rome through a detailed and engaging narrative. Written in Abbott's signature informative style, the book delves into the legendary...

Jacob Abbott's 'Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young' is a classic work that provides a thoughtful and insightful approach to parenting and education. Written in a didactic and...

Jacob Abbott's 'William the Conqueror' is a meticulously researched and engaging biography that delves into the life of one of history's most influential figures. Abbott's narrative style brings to life...

In Jacob Abbott's 'Rollo's Philosophy', readers are taken on a fascinating exploration of moral and intellectual growth through the eyes of a young boy named Rollo. The book is written in a captivating...

Jacob Abbott's 'Xerxes' is a meticulously researched biographical work that delves into the life of the infamous Persian king, Xerxes. Abbott's narrative style is engaging and informative, drawing upon...

Jacob Abbott's 'The Teacher' is a compelling novel that delves into the complexities of the education system and the challenges faced by educators in the 19th century. The book is written in a clear and...

Jacob Abbott's 'Rollo in Scotland' is a captivating tale that follows the adventures of a young boy named Rollo as he explores the beautiful landscapes and rich history of Scotland. Written in Abbott's...

Jacob Abbott's 'Charles the First' provides a comprehensive look into the life and reign of King Charles I of England. Written in Abbott's signature clear and engaging style, the book delves into the...

Jacob Abbott's 'The Teacher' is a timeless piece of literature that provides readers with a glimpse into the world of education and the challenges faced by teachers. Written in a straightforward and engaging...

Jacob Abbott's 'Darius the Great' is a compelling historical biography that delves into the life and reign of one of the most prominent Persian kings, Darius the Great. Abbott's vivid narrative style...

Alexander III of Macedon (20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne...

SOME men are renowned in history on account of the extraordinary powers and capacities which they exhibited in the course of their career, or the intrinsic greatness of the deeds which they performed....

THE mother of King Richard the Third was a beautiful, and, in many respects, a noble-minded woman, though she lived in very rude, turbulent, and trying times. She was born, so to speak, into one of the...

ABOUT five or six hundred years before Christ, almost the whole of the interior of Asia was united in one vast empire. The founder of this empire was Cyrus the Great. He was originally a Persian; and...

ALEXANDER THE GREAT died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years...