Publisher's Synopsis
Eight Historical Tales: Curious And Instructive is a book written by J.W. and originally published in 1801. The book consists of eight short stories, each of which is based on a historical event or figure. The tales are designed to be both entertaining and educational, offering readers a glimpse into the past while also providing valuable lessons that are still relevant today.The first tale is about the famous Roman general, Julius Caesar, and his encounter with a group of pirates. The second tale tells the story of King Alfred the Great, who is credited with unifying England and defeating the Viking invaders. The third tale is about the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, while the fourth tale focuses on the life of Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian astronomer.The fifth tale is about the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, while the sixth tale tells the story of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. The seventh tale is about the life of William Shakespeare, one of the most famous playwrights in history, while the final tale is about the life of Sir Isaac Newton, the English physicist and mathematician who is credited with discovering the laws of gravity.Throughout the book, J.W. uses engaging storytelling to bring these historical figures to life, while also providing valuable insights into their lives and times. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, and it remains a popular choice for both children and adults.Contains The Unfortunate Damascenes, Jetzer, Arden Of Feversham, The Gowrie Conspiracy, Masaniello, The Campden Wonder, The Mysterious Letters, Ivan The Third.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.