John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
John Stevens Cabot Abbott was an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott.
Josephine Makers of History
From a warm upbringing on a tropical island to becoming Empress of France, destiny and determination guide a young woman through love, revolution, and a quest for power.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
The French Revolution of 1789, as Viewed in the Light of Republican Institutions
Witness the tumultuous clash between a nation yearning for freedom and the chains of an ancient regime, all seen through the lens of republican ideals.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam
A stern leader struggles to maintain control of a budding colony amidst warring factions and clashing cultures in early New York.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Louis Philippe Makers of History Series
Orphaned by revolution but destined for greatness, one man navigates a treacherous world of politics to claim a crown, only to find that power is the most fragile of possessions.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Daniel Boone: The Pioneer of Kentucky
Witness the story of a legendary frontiersman's courageous journey through early America.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
The Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones
From a Scottish boy sailing the seas to a celebrated commander fighting for freedom, discover the untold story of a misunderstood hero's relentless pursuit of liberty on the high seas.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Hernando Cortez Makers of History
A risk-taking adventurer sails to a new land, changing history forever through warfare and the search for gold.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Madame Roland, Makers of History
Witness a young woman's transformation as she rises from a childhood shaped by revolution to become a powerful force in France's tumultuous fight for change.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Captain William Kidd and Others of the Buccaneers
From respected merchant to feared outlaw, witness the drastic transformation of a man who sailed into legend, forever blurring the lines between hero and villain on the high seas.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Maria Antoinette Makers of History
From an Austrian princess to the Queen of France, she’s thrust into a world of political maneuvering and royal responsibility, where she must face life-altering adversity.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Louis XIV. Makers of History Series
Witness the rise of a young king amidst political chaos and personal struggles to become one of France's most iconic rulers.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
David Crockett: His Life and Adventures
Witness the incredible story of a legendary frontiersman who endured massacres and faced the wild to emerge as an icon of the American pioneering spirit.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Napoleon Bonaparte
Witness a leader's rise as he confronts enemies and leads his army through treacherous landscapes towards a defining victory.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago
Witness the remarkable journey of a young apprentice who rises to become a pivotal figure in the fight for America's independence.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago
In a world of uncharted territories and encounters with native tribes, a French explorer journeys into the depths of the New World, facing great challenges and discovering new lands.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
King Philip Makers of History
** Witness the clash of cultures as a native leader rises to defend his homeland against the tide of European settlement, sparking a war that will determine the fate of a nation.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power
Witness the dramatic battles and political maneuvering that forged an empire, as a determined leader rises to power and shapes the destiny of a nation.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time
** Witness the dramatic making of an empire, from fierce tribal clashes to the rise of powerful leaders who forged a nation amidst constant war and societal upheaval.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Miles Standish, the Puritan Captain
Driven by faith and the dream of freedom, a group of English settlers confronts hardship and conflict as they struggle to establish a new colony in the wild lands of America.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Joseph Bonaparte Makers of History
Witness the journey of a brother of a legend, from Corsican roots to the heart of revolutionary France.
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott