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  • The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes and Rivers of the New World and Their Interviews With the Savage Tribes Two Hundred Years Ago

    by John S. C. Abbott ...
    There is no one of the Pioneers of this continent whose achievements equal those of the Chevalier Robert de la Salle. He passed over thousands of miles of lakes and rivers in the birch canoe. He traversed countless leagues of prairie and forest, on foot, guided by the moccasined Indian, threading trails which the white man's foot had never trod, and penetrating the villages and the wigwams of ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Louis XIV.: Makers of History Series

    by John S. C. Abbott ...
    We all live a double life: the external life which the world sees, and the internal life of hopes and fears, joys and griefs, temptations and sins, which the world sees not, and of which it knows but little. None lead this double life more emphatically than those who are seated upon thrones. Though this historic sketch contains allusions to all the most important events in the reign of Louis XIV., ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Daniel Boone, The Pioneer of Kentucky

    by John S. C. Abbott ...
    Series series World Classics
    This is a detailed biography of the life and adventures of Daniel Boone (1734-1820). Whilst he is often brushed over in American history classes, Boon was an important frontiersman, pioneer, and explorer, who played a decisive role in furthering European settlement in America. He was also a businessman, soldier and politician, taking part in the French and Indian War and contributing to the ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Benjamin Franklin

    A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago

    by John S. C. Abbott ...
    In 'Benjamin Franklin', John S. C. Abbott offers a meticulous and enlightening investigation into the life and impact of one of America's most pivotal Founding Fathers. Abbott employs a narrative style that seamlessly integrates biographical detail with engaging anecdotes, giving a rich portrayal of Franklin's multifaceted character—scientist, diplomat, and philosopher. Set against the backdrop of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States

    A Field Guide

    by John C. Abbott, Kendra Abbott ...
    A comprehensive field guide to Texas's insects, featuring 1,300 species and over 2,700 photographs.Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly 30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be difficult to identify. In Common ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete History of the Habsburg Empire: 1232-1789 (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. The Rise and the Decline of the Great European Dynasty

    by John S. C. Abbott, Fiona Wethermere ...
    The Complete History of the Habsburg Empire: 1232-1789 presents the rise, consolidation, and trials of one of Europe's most consequential dynastic powers, tracing the Habsburgs from medieval territorial ascent to the eve of revolutionary upheaval. Written in a nineteenth-century narrative style, Abbott's account combines political chronicle, biographical portraiture, and moral reflection, ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History of Habsburg Empire

    Enriched edition.

    by John S. C. Abbott, Tyler Ashford ...
    In "The History of Habsburg Empire," John S. C. Abbott meticulously chronicles the rise and evolution of one of Europe's most influential dynasties. Abundant in rich detail and crafted in a narrative style that balances scholarly precision with engaging prose, the book invites readers into the complex political and cultural landscape of the Habsburgs. Through a synthesis of historical events and ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Narrative History of Habsburg Power, Religious Conflict, and Central European Empire

    by John S. C. Abbott, Fiona Wethermere ...
    The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire presents a sweeping narrative history of one of Europe's most consequential dynastic powers, tracing the Habsburgs from medieval ascendancy through imperial consolidation, religious conflict, diplomatic maneuvering, and political decline. Written in Abbott's characteristically lucid and morally charged prose, the work belongs to the nineteenth ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Miles Standish, the Puritan Captain

    Enriched edition.

    by John S. C. Abbott, Tyler Ashford ...
    In "Miles Standish, the Puritan Captain," John S. C. Abbott intricately weaves a narrative that captures both the historical significance and personal complexities of its titular character. Through a blend of biographical recounting and vivid storytelling, Abbott paints a portrait of Standish as a stalwart leader among the Pilgrims, navigating the challenges of early colonial life in America. The ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire

    Enriched edition. Political, Social, and Economic Forces Behind a European Monarchy's Downfall

    by John S. C. Abbott ...
    In 'The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire' by John S. C. Abbott, the reader is taken on a historical journey through the the rise and fall of one of Europe's most influential empires. Abbott employs a scholarly tone, providing in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that shaped the Habsburg Empire. The book is written in a narrative style that makes complex ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Complete History of the Habsburg Empire: 1232-1789

    Enriched edition. The Rise and the Decline of the Great European Dynasty

    by John S. C. Abbott, Graham Montrose ...
    In "The Complete History of the Habsburg Empire: 1232-1789," John S. C. Abbott meticulously chronicles the rise and fall of one of Europe's most significant dynasties. The narrative is characterized by its comprehensive breadth, blending rigorous historical analysis with engaging prose that brings to life the political intrigues, cultural developments, and social transformations of the Habsburg ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire

    Enriched edition. An Imperial Legacy: Austria's Monarchical Rule and European Influence

    by John S. C. Abbott, Graham Montrose ...
    In "The Rise and Fall of Austria or the Habsburg Empire," John S. C. Abbott delivers a meticulously researched and engaging narrative chronicling the extensive history of the Habsburg dynasty. Through a blend of historical analysis and vivid storytelling, Abbott explores the political, social, and cultural dynamics that shaped the Habsburg Empire, from its ascendance in the late Middle Ages to its ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus