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Jacob Abbott was a prolific author, writing juvenile fiction, brief histories, biographies, religious books for the general reader, and a few works in popular science. Check out the following list of books to take and exciting, informative, and easy to understand stroll through... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books.On November 14, 1803, Abbott was born in Hallowell, Maine. Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott and his mother was Betsey Abbott. Abbott attended the Hallowell Academy. EducationAbbott... Read Full Overview

A dramatic and sweeping account from master storyteller Jacob Abbott, detailing the trials, tribulations, errors, and ultimate tragedy of Charles I (1600-1649), who achieved fame by becoming the only monarch of Britain to be executed after his country was plunged into a devastating... Read Full Overview

Charles I (19 November 1600 - 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. He was born into the House of Stuart as the second son of King James VI of Scotland, but after his father inherited the English throne in... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott's classic account of the life and reign of Charles I of England remains one of the most comprehensive and engaging works on the subject. Abbott's masterful storytelling brings to life the political intrigues, religious conflicts, and military campaigns that shaped... Read Full Overview

A dramatic and sweeping account from master storyteller Jacob Abbott, detailing the trials, tribulations, errors, and ultimate tragedy of Charles I (1600-1649), who achieved fame by becoming the only monarch of Britain to be executed after his country was plunged into a devastating... Read Full Overview

Charles I

The history of the life of every individual who has, for any reason, attracted extensively the attention of mankind, has been written in a great variety of ways by a multitude of authors, and persons sometimes wonder why we should have so many different accounts of the same thing... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott's classic account of the life and reign of Charles I of England remains one of the most comprehensive and engaging works on the subject. Abbott's masterful storytelling brings to life the political intrigues, religious conflicts, and military campaigns that shaped... Read Full Overview

Discover the gripping true story of King Charles I of England in this engaging historical biography for young readers. With vivid storytelling that brings the past to life, "History of King Charles the First of England" whisks you back to the tumultuous Stuart era, when the... Read Full Overview

Delve into the tumultuous reign of "Charles I" with this meticulously reprinted historical account by Jacob Abbott, part of the "Makers of History" series. Explore 17th-century Great Britain and the dramatic events that defined the era of this controversial monarch.

Delve into the tumultuous reign of "Charles I" with this meticulously reprinted historical account by Jacob Abbott, part of the "Makers of History" series. Explore 17th-century Great Britain and the dramatic events that defined the era of this controversial monarch.