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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

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

Richard II

There have been three monarchs of the name of Richard upon the English throne. Three Richards. Richard the Crusader. Richard I. is known and celebrated in history as Richard the Crusader. He was the sovereign ruler not only of England, but of all the Norman part of France, and... Read Full Overview

Richard II; Makers of History, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future... Read Full Overview

Richard II was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. Born in 1367, Richard was the son of Edward the Black Prince and grandson of King Edward III. He ascended the throne at the young age of 10 after his grandfather's death.

Richard's early reign was... Read Full Overview

John was very angry when he found that his orders had not been obeyed, and heimmediately determined to send Arthur to another prison, which was in the townof Rouen, the keeper of which he knew to be an unscrupulous and merciless man.This was done, and soon afterward it was given... Read Full Overview

The story of King Richard II of England (1367-1400, reigned 1377-1399), as told by master storyteller Jacob Abbott. A son of the famous Edward, the Black Prince, he came to the throne at just ten years of age. During his first years as king, the government was in the hands of... Read Full Overview

Richard II is a historical play written by William Shakespeare, and it is the subject of the book Richard II by Jacob Abbott. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the play, providing a detailed summary of the plot, characters, and themes. Abbott explores the political and... Read Full Overview

Richard II is a historical biography written by Jacob Abbott in 1858. The book chronicles the life and reign of Richard II, who was the King of England from 1377 to 1399. Abbott's work provides a detailed account of Richard II's reign, including his conflicts with the nobility,... Read Full Overview

Richard II is a historical biography written by Jacob Abbott in 1858. The book tells the story of the reign of Richard II, who was the King of England from 1377 to 1399. Abbott provides a detailed account of Richard's life, including his ascension to the throne at the age of... Read Full Overview