First published in 1814, this is an account "Compiled from Miscellaneous Observations Made During a Long Residence in, and Various Journeys Through, These Countries. To which is Added An Account of Shipwrecks on the Western Coast of Africa and an Interesting Account of Timbuctoo.

The following sheets have been compiled from various notes and observations made during a residence of sixteen years in different parts of the Empire of Marocco, in the successive reigns of Cidi Mohammed ben Abdallah ben Ismael, Muley Yezzid, Muley el Hesham, and Muley Soliman ben Mohammed; and which were originally intended merely as memoranda for my own use; but shortly after my last arrival in England, I had the honour to converse with a distinguished Nobleman on the subject of African ...

This volume includes 16 Classic Western Romance Stories by American authors: THE GIRL FROM MONTANA BY GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS BY GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL THE MAN OF THE DESERT BY GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL RIDGWAY OF MONTANA BY WILLIAM MACLEOD RAINE A DAUGHTER OF THE DONS BY WILLIAM MACLEOD RAINE A TEXAS RANGER BY WILLIAM MACLEOD RAINE THE HERITAGE OF THE DESERT BY ZANE GREY RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE BY ZANE GR...

Both volumes in a single file, translated by Macaulay. According to Wikipedia: "Herodotus of Halicarnassus was a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC (c. 484 BCc. 425 BC) and is regarded as the "Father of History" in Western culture. He was the first historian to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative.[1] He is almost exclusively known for writing The Histories, a record of his "inq...

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 that he was actually engaged in performing the work of his life. Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action. Notwithstanding the briefness of Alexander's career, he ran through, during that short period, a very brilliant series of exploits, which were so bold, ...

The History of Ancient Egypt offers a sweeping synthesis of one of antiquity's most enduring civilizations, bringing together political narrative, cultural analysis, and antiquarian scholarship in a form accessible to serious readers. Its range extends from dynastic chronology and imperial expansion to religion, architecture, burial customs, and the deciphered record of monuments and inscriptions. In tracing temples, pyramids, priesthoods, and pharaohs, the volume situates Egypt within the...

In "The History of Genghis Khan," Jacob Abbott presents a meticulous and engaging portrait of one of history's most formidable leaders. Abbott's narrative intertwines a rich tapestry of historical events, cultural insights, and biographical details, allowing readers to grasp the complexity of Genghis Khan's life and the profound impact he had on the world. The writing style is accessible yet deeply informative, making it suitable for both scholarly audiences and general readers. Abbott sit...

67 Classic Westerns collection The Big-Town Round-Up Brand Blotters Bucky O'Connor Crooked Trails and Straight A Daughter of Raasay: A Tale of the '45 A Daughter of the Dons The Fighting Edge Gunsight Pass The Highgrader A Man Four-Square Man-Size Mavericks Oh, You Tex! The Pirate of Panama Ridgway of Montana The Sheriff's Son Steve Yeager Tangled Trails A Texas Ranger

This file includes: First Footsteps in East Africa or an Exploration of Harar; The Land of Midian (Revisited); Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah; To the Gold Coast for Gold, a Personal Narrative; and Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo. According to Wikipedia: "Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton (19 March 1821 20 October 1890) was a British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist...

This file includes: "Casey Ryan" by B.M. Bower; "Black Jack" by Max Brand; "Camp-Fire and Wigwam" by Edward Ellis; "Crittenden" by John Fox, Jr.; "The Eagle's Heart" by Hamlin Garland; "The Call of the Canyon" by Zane Grey; "Heart's Desire" by Emerson Hough; "The Deserter" by Charles King; "Bucky O'Connor" by William MacLeod Raine; "'Drag' Harlan" by Charles Alden Seltzer; "Blazed Trail Stories" by Stewart Edward White and "Lin McLean" by Owen Wister.

Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Sir Richard Francis Burton in "First Footsteps in East Africa." This groundbreaking travelogue takes you through uncharted territories, offering a firsthand account of a land rich in culture, wildlife, and mystery.What secrets lie hidden in the heart of East Africa?Burton’s vivid descriptions and meticulous observations provide an unparalleled glimpse into the landscapes and people he encountered dur...

This file includes: Riders of the Silences by Max Brand; Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey; A Texas Ranger by William MacLeod Raine; The Heritage of the Sioux by B.M. Bower; The Huge Hunter by Edward Ellis; The Virginian by Owen Wister; The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by John Fox, Jr.; A Daughter of the Middle Border by Hamlin Garland; The Covered Wagon by Emerson Hough; A Daughter of the Sioux by Charles King; Square Deal Sanderson by Charles Alden Seltzer; and Arizona Nights by Stewa...