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Antiquity

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Jacob Abbott - History of Genghis Khan

This book provides the history of one of the most renowned emperors of all time. The Great Khan. This was a man born Temujin to a clan leader father who was later poisoned. The family was left unprotected and without...

deongines and 1 more 7 hours 10 minutes

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Biography & Autobiography

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Jacob Abbott - King Alfred of England

The life and accomplishments of England's sole title holder of «The Great.» King Alfred defended England from Viking invasions and ushered in an era of learning and progress for the British Isles. Summary by Ryan...

Ryan Cherrick 5 hours 1 minute

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*Non-fiction

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Jacob Abbott - Richard II, Makers of History

Chronicles the life of Richard II, born in 1367 in Bordeaux, France, who later wore the crown of King of England. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Cate Barratt 5 hours 22 minutes

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Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young

*Non-fiction

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Jacob Abbott - Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young

Subtitled, «The principles on which a firm parental authority may be established and maintained, without violence or anger, and the right development of the moral and mental capacities be promoted by methods in...

Nodo420 and 9 more 10 hours 1 minute

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Historical Fiction

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Jacob Abbott - Margaret of Anjou

Margaret of Anjou, wife of England’s Henry VI, played a key role in launching the storied War of the Roses – the 30-year civil conflict fuelled by the Lancasters and the Yorks, each vying for the British throne in the...

Cate Barratt 4 hours 44 minutes

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Jacob Abbott - Richard III (Makers of History series)

Jacob Abbott chronicles the unspeakably treacherous rise of Richard III to the throne of England in the midst of the war between the Yorks and the Lancasters and his ultimate fall on the Field of Bosworth....

Cate Barratt 4 hours 59 minutes

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Biography & Autobiography

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Jacob Abbott - History of Julius Caesar

The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome’s Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

Cate Barratt 4 hours 47 minutes

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Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

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Jacob Abbott - Romulus

Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. He was careful to ensure historical accuracy, and as he said himself in the preface to this book «Whatever of interest… these stories may possess is due solely to...

sherlock85 and 5 more 6 hours 31 minutes

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Historical

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Jacob Abbott - Hannibal

There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history,...

Hollis Hanover and 9 more 6 hours 11 minutes

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General

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Jacob Abbott - Charles I

There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history,...

reservedforgreatness and 7 more 5 hours 16 minutes

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General

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Jacob Abbott - Mary Queen of Scots

There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history,...

Fr. Richard Zeile of Detroit and 7 more 5 hours 6 minutes

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General

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Jacob Abbott - Richard I

There are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind; and every person who seeks for any degree of mental cultivation, feels desirous of informing himself of the leading outlines of their history,...

Andrew Wilson and 6 more 6 hours 26 minutes

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