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The Battle of Flores

Editor’s note: The following is extracted from Essays on History and Literature, by James Anthony Froude (published 1906).  All spelling is in the original. In August, 1591, Lord Thomas Howard, with six

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The Death of Stonewall Jackson

Editor’s note:  The following is extracted from Hero Tales of American History, by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt (published 1895).  Roosevelt is the author of this chapter.  Though plainly writing from

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Romulus – Part 13

Editor’s Note:  This is the thirteenth chapter of Romulus, by Jacob Abbott (published 1902). (Continued from Part 12) XIII.  Conclusion After the termination of the Sabine war, Romulus continued to reign many

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Romulus – Part 12

Editor’s Note:  This is the twelfth chapter of Romulus, by Jacob Abbott (published 1902). (Continued from Part 11) XII.  The Sabine War While the negotiations with the Sabines were still pending, Romulus

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Romulus – Part 11

Editor’s Note:  This is the eleventh chapter of Romulus, by Jacob Abbott (published 1902). (Continued from Part 10) XI.  Wives Every reader who has made even the smallest beginning in the study

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Romulus – Part 10

Editor’s Note:  This is the tenth chapter of Romulus, by Jacob Abbott (published 1902). (Continued from Part 9) X.  Organization There has been a great deal of philosophical discussion, and much debate,

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Romulus – Part 9

Editor’s Note:  This is the ninth chapter of Romulus, by Jacob Abbott (published 1902). (Continued from Part 8) IX.  The Founding of Rome As soon as the excitement and the agitations which

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