Abbott, Jacob 1803-1879

Overview

Works:	1,231 works in 7,101 publications in 5 languages and 66,513 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works History Fiction Biography Humor Military history Parodies, imitations, etc Novels Historical fiction Periodicals
Roles:	Author, Editor, Actor, Illustrator, Composer, Photographer, Performer
Classifications:	PZ6.A12, B

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Jacob Abbott

Rollo in society : a guide for youth by George S Chappell( Book )
A bibliography of Jacob Abbott by Carl Jefferson Weber( Book )
Abbott's Young Christian by Jacob Abbott( Book )
Rollo's journey to Cambridge by John T Wheelwright( Book )
The philosophy of the moral feelings ... an intrdouctoy chapter with additions and explanations, to adapt the work to the use of schools and academies, and also analytical questions for the examinations of classes by John Abercrombie( Book )

The times and tales of Jacob Abbott by Philip Wesley Kendall( )
Jacob Abbott : mentor to a rising generation by Gregory Andrew Nenstiel( )
Rollo and his Uncle George by William Witherle Lawrence( Book )
Serializing boyhoods : periodicals, books, and American boys, 1840-1911 by Lorinda Beth Cohoon( )
Learning about common things : conceptions and uses of science in the juvenile literature of Jacob Abbott by Cheryl R Smith( )
Jacob Abbott, the author of the Rollo books by Jennie Lawrence Pratt( Book )
On the introduction of rationalistic principles into religion : [tract 73] by John Henry Newman( )
"Fewacres" : List of household furniture to be sold at auction at the house, Saturday, September 11, 1886( Book )
Wide awake : compliments of the season( Book )
Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 Clergyman, Author( Visual )
Abbott-Family Bible( Recording )
Bidwell family papers by Bidwell family( )
Chali yi shi by Robert Ellis( Book )
Jacob Abbott letter by Jacob Abbott( Book )
Jacob Abbott 1761 Hollis by New Hampshire( )

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Most widely held works by Jacob Abbott

History of Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbott( )

86 editions published between 1848 and 2018 in English and Arabic and held by 1,278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A comprehensive narrative of the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, who ruled Macedonia in the fourth century B.C

History of Julius Cæsar by Jacob Abbott( )

94 editions published between 1849 and 2018 in English and Turkish and held by 1,049 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A biography of the life and career of Julius Caesar

Rollo in Scotland by Jacob Abbott( )

70 editions published between 1855 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo in Geneva by Jacob Abbott( )

59 editions published between 1857 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 887 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Geneva is situated upon the confines of France, Switzerland, and Sardinia, at the outlet of the Lake of Geneva, which is perhaps the most beautiful, and certainly the most celebrated, lake in Switzerland

Rollo in Paris by Jacob Abbott( )

79 editions published between 1854 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Mary, Queen of Scots by Jacob Abbott( )

68 editions published between 1848 and 2010 in English and held by 839 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

History of William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott( )

62 editions published between 1849 and 2016 in English and held by 824 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Overview: A fascinating account of a powerful ruler. Jacob Abbott was one of the most prolific American writers of history in the nineteenth century, writing many biographies on the world's most influential leaders in a clear and exciting style. This comprehensive volume, first published in 1849 and part of Abbott's Illustrated Histories series, details the remarkable and fascinating life of William the Conqueror, the first Norman King of England. The king's life is researched and recorded thoroughly, chronicling the years from his illegitimate birth to his calamitous burial. Born in Normandy and promised the throne of England by King Edward, William decided to invade the country after another contender for the crown took the throne. Abbott recounts the famous Battle of Hastings in great detail, and with an enthralling narrative captures the young conqueror's struggles, ambition, and aspirations during his time in power. William the Conqueror's reign in England significantly transformed the country, whose residents resented being ruled by a foreigner who relied entirely upon his army to keep the country in subjugation and who suppressed their many revolts

Rollo's philosophy by Jacob Abbott( )

87 editions published between 1841 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 809 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo in Holland by Jacob Abbott( )

68 editions published between 1857 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo in Switzerland by Jacob Abbott( )

62 editions published between 1854 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 781 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Inquiries concerning the intellectual powers, and the investigation of truth by John Abercrombie( )

68 editions published between 1833 and 2014 in English and held by 775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The text of the following work, strictly speaking, is Dr. Abercrombie's treatise on the Human Mind, entire. In connexion with this treatise, however, the original edition has two articles attached to it by the author, for the sole benefit of the class whom he was addressing, viz. a class of medical students. The first to which we refer, is a history of the Science of Intellectual Philosophy, prefixed to the work; the second, an admirable set of directions, to guide medical students in their professional inquiries. These treatises do not of necessity constitute a part of a treatise on the Philosophy of Mind. They are accordingly omitted in this edition. What, in the editor's opinion, constitutes the treatise itself, is published entire, without alterations or omissions, the editor holding his author's language sacred. The additions which have been made, are intended, not to supply any supposed deficiencies in the original, but simply to adapt it to a purpose for which the book is, in the main, admirably suited: they are intended as nearly as was possible, to be such additional explanations as the editor conceived the author would himself have made, had he have had in view, whilst preparing the book, the purpose to which it is now applied."

Rollo on the Atlantic by Jacob Abbott( )

71 editions published between 1853 and 2018 in English and held by 736 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo's museum by Jacob Abbott( )

59 editions published between 1839 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 708 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

History of Hannibal the Carthaginian by Jacob Abbott( Book )

63 editions published between 1849 and 2014 in English and held by 691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo's travels by Jacob Abbott( )

58 editions published between 1839 and 1994 in English and held by 682 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo's experiments by Jacob Abbott( )

56 editions published between 1835 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 678 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo on the Rhine, by Jacob Abbott( )

61 editions published between 1855 and 2018 in English and held by 661 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo in Rome by Jacob Abbott( )

56 editions published between 1858 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 646 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Rollo continues his European travel, travelling to Rome with his Uncle George

Peter the Great by Jacob Abbott( Book )

53 editions published between 1887 and 2018 in English and Bengali and held by 627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A fascinating biography of Peter I of Russia, otherwise known as Peter the Great

History of King Charles the Second of England by Jacob Abbott( )

37 editions published between 1849 and 2011 in English and held by 621 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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