The American Encyclopedia of History, Biography and Travel
A Comprehensive Guide to American History, Biography, and TravelBy Thomas H. Prescott
Length60h 33m
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The American Encyclopedia of History, Biography and Travel by Thomas H. Prescott is an ambitious compendium that meticulously interweaves historical narratives, biographical sketches, and travel accounts, reflecting the richly textured tapestry of American life. Prescott's literary style is characterized by its clarity and scholarly rigor, making complex histories accessible to the reader. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning nation, this work captures the fervor of 19th-century America, detailing not only its significant events and illustrious figures but also the nuanced interplay of geography, culture, and human endeavor, providing a comprehensive panorama of the American experience. Thomas H. Prescott, a noted historian and educator of his time, was deeply immersed in the intellectual currents of post-Revolutionary America. His extensive travels and keen interest in documenting the evolving American identity informed his writing. Prescott's endeavor to convey the nation's multifaceted narrative stemmed from his passion for education and his commitment to fostering a sense of national consciousness among a diverse readership. This encyclopedia is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, offering rich insights and a provocative synthesis of biography and travelogue. Prescott'Äôs work not only serves as a scholarly resource but also invites readers to embark on their own journey through the captivating story of America.
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GenreHistory
Length60 hrs 33 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
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Table of contents
1Introduction
59ISRAEL PUTNAM.
2DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY. (pt. 1)
60STEPHEN DECATUR.
3DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY. (pt. 2)
61COMMODORE ISAAC HULL.
4DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY. (pt. 3)
62OLIVER HAZARD PERRY.
5HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE AGES.
63JOHN MARSHALL.
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6HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. (pt. 1)
64JOHN PAUL JONES.
7HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. (pt. 2)
65GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON.
8HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. (pt. 3)
66WINFIELD SCOTT
9HISTORY OF FRANCE. (pt. 1)
67ZACHARY TAYLOR.
10HISTORY OF FRANCE. (pt. 2)
68JOHN E. WOOL.
11HISTORY OF SPAIN.
69DANIEL WEBSTER.
12HISTORY OF GERMANY AND AUSTRIA.
70HENRY CLAY.
13HISTORY OF RUSSIA.
71HON. JUDGE WOODBURY.
14HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. (pt. 1)
72HON. ROBERT RANTOUL, JR.
15HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. (pt. 2)
73FRANKLIN PIERCE.
16DEPARTMENT OF BIOGRAPHY.
74SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE.
17WILLIAM PENN.
75M. DAGUERRE.
18BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
76VICTOR HUGO.
19PETER THE GREAT.
77OMAR PASHA.
20COUNT RUMFORD.
78EDWARD EVERETT.
21NICOLAS COPERNICUS.
79WASHINGTON IRVING.
22TYCHO BRAHE.
80WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
23GALILEO.
81GEORGE BANCROFT.
24KEPLER.
82WILLIAM HICKLING PRESCOTT.
25NEWTON.
83HIRAM POWERS.
26HUYGENS.
84DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL.
27HALLEY.
85HISTORICAL SKETCH OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE.
28FERGUSON.
86EARLY MARITIME DISCOVERIES.
29SIR WILLIAM HERSCHEL.
87CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS.
30SIMON BOLIVAR.
88MAGELLAN—FIRST VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD.
31FRANCIA, THE DICTATOR.
89SIR FRANCIS DRAKE.
32ALEXANDER WILSON.
90HENRY HUDSON.
33JAMES WATT.
91LE MAIRE AND SCHOUTEN—FIRST VOYAGE ROUND CAPE HORN.
34JOHN HOWARD.
92VOYAGE OF CAPTAIN JAMES, FOR THE DISCOVERY OF A NORTH-WEST PASSAGE.
35GEORGE GORDON, LORD BYRON.
93DAMPIER.
36PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY.
94CAPTAIN WOODES ROGERS.
37OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
95CAPTAIN JOHN CLIPPERTON.
38EDWARD GIBBON.
96COMMODORE ANSON.
39DAVID HUME.
97BYRON.
40ALEXANDER POPE.
98CAPT. WALLIS.
41JOHN ADAMS.
99DE BOUGAINVILLE.
42THOMAS JEFFERSON.
100CAPTAIN JAMES COOK.
43SAMUEL ADAMS.
101CAPTAINS PORTLOCK AND DIXON.
44JAMES OTIS.
102MONSIEUR DE LA PEROUSE.
45FISHER AMES.
103GEORGE VANCOUVER.
46COLONEL AARON BURR.
104CAPTAIN D’ENTRECASTEAUX.
47ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
105PARRY’S VOYAGES FOR THE DISCOVERY OF THE NORTH WEST PASSAGE.
48PATRICK HENRY.
106SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.
49JOHN HANCOCK.
107TRAVELS IN AFRICA.—PARK, DENHAM, CLAPPERTON, LANDER, AND OTHERS.
50ETHAN ALLEN.
108SAMUEL HEARNE.
51BENEDICT ARNOLD.
109JOHN LEWIS BURCKHARDT.
52HORATIO GATES.
110JAMES BRUCE.
53THADDEUS KOSCIUSKO.
111JOHN LEDYARD.
54NATHANIEL GREENE.
112JOHN BAPTIST BELZONI.
55FREDERIC WILLIAM AUGUSTUS STEUBEN.
113GEORGE FORSTER.
56BARON DE KALB.
114EDWARD DANIEL CLARKE.
57RICHARD MONTGOMERY.
115RICHARD POCOCKE.
58GILBERT MOTIER LAFAYETTE.
116OVERLAND JOURNEY TO INDIA.
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