Historical Books — 34 Harcourt Documents Found
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A new gazetteer of the Eastern continent; or, A geographical dictionary: containing, in alphabetical order, a description of all the countries, kingdoms, states, cities, towns, principal rivers, lakes, harbours, mountains, &c. &c. in Europe, Asia, Africa, and their adjacent islands. Carefully compiled from the best authorities. By Jedidiah Morse, D.D. A.A.S. S.H.S. author of the American universal geography, and American gazetteer, and Rev. Elijah Parish, A.M. Illustrated with eighteen maps. Designed as a second volume, to the American gazetteer.
Date: Friday, January 01, 1802 Genre: Gazetteers Author: -
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The life of George Washington, commander in chief of the American forces, during the war which established the independence of his country, and first president of the United States. Compiled under the inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from original papers bequeathed to him by his deceased relative, and now in possession of the author. To which is prefixed, an introduction, containing a compendious view of the colonies planted by the English on the continent of North America, from their settlement to the commencement of that war which terminated their independence. By John Marshall. Vol. I-[V]
Date: Sunday, January 01, 1804 Genre: Maps Author: -
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Santo Sebastiano; or, The young protector. By the author of "The romance of the Pyrenees." In three volumes. Vol. I[-III].
Date: Friday, January 01, 1813 Genre: Women as authors Author: -
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Duprez & Benedict's minstrels ... The evening's entertainment to conclude with the afterpiece ...
Date: Sunday, January 01, 1865 Genre: Programs -
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Boston Theatre. ... Last night but two of Mr. Charles Mathews who will appear, for the first time, in the Captain on the watch! Also in Trying it on! And by request, in Platter vs. clatter! Three celebrated plays in the same evening! ... Thursday evening,--------- October 22, 1857 ...
Date: Thursday, January 01, 1857 Genre: Programs -
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Brookes's General gazetteer improved; or, A new and compendious geographical dictionary; containing a description of the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, mountains, capes, &c. in the known world; with the government, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants; the extent, boundaries, and natural productions of each country; the trade, manufactures, and curiosities of the cities and towns; their longitude, latitude, bearings and distances in English miles, from remarkable places; and the various events by which they have been distinguished: including a detail of the counties, cities, boroughs, market-towns, and principal villages, in Great Britain and Ireland: together with a succinct account of, at least, one thousand cities, towns, and villages in the United States, more than has appeared in any foreign edition of the same work; in which the numerous mistakes and deficiencies of European gazetteers, respecting this country, are corrected and supplied. Illustrated by eight maps, neatly executed. Originally written by R. Brookes, M.D.
Date: Wednesday, January 01, 1812 Genre: Gazetteers Author: -
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The American gazetteer, exhibiting a full account of the civil divisions, rivers, harbours, Indian tribes, &c. of the American continent, also of the West India and other appendant islands; with a particular description of Louisiana. Compiled from the best authorities, by Jedidiah Morse, D.D. A.A.S. S.H.S. author of the American universal geography. Illustrated with maps.
Date: Sunday, January 01, 1804 Genre: Gazetteers Author: -
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Brookes's General gazetteer improved; or, A new and compendious geographical dictionary: containing a description of the empires, kingdoms, states, provinces, cities, towns, forts, seas, harbours, rivers, lakes, mountains, capes, &c. in the known world. With the government, customs, manners, and religion of the inhabitants; the extent, boundaries, and natural productions of each country; the trade, manufactures, and curiosities of the cities and towns, their longitude, latitude, bearings and distances in English miles, from remarkable places; and the various events by which they have been distinguished. Including a detail of the counties, cities, boroughs, market-towns, and principal villages, in Great Britain and Ireland: together with a succinct account of, at least, seven hundred cities, towns and villages in the United States, more than has appeared in any preceding edition of the same work; in which the numerous mistakes and deficiencies of European gazetteers, respecting this country, are corrected and supplied. Illustrated by eight maps, neatly executed. Originally written by R. Brookes, M.D.
Date: Wednesday, January 01, 1806 Genre: Gazetteers Author: -
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Academy of Music. ... March 19, '73 annual benefit of Miss Lilly Vining Davenport ...
Date: Wednesday, January 01, 1873 Genre: Programs -
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Boston Academy of Music ... Fifth night of the grand combination! On Friday evening, April 25th, 1862, will be presented O'Keefe's comedy, in 5 acts, of Wild oats! or the strolling gentleman ...
Date: Wednesday, January 01, 1862 Genre: Programs