William Howitt
William Howitt, was a prolific English writer on history and other subjects. Howitt Primary Community School in Heanor, Derbyshire, is named after him and his wife.
The Rural Life of England
Journey back to 19th-century England, where rolling landscapes and charming customs create an idyllic portrait of country life cherished by both its inhabitants and awestruck visitors.
By William Howitt
Colonization and Christianity A popular history of the treatment of the natives by the Europeans in all their colonies
Discover the shocking truth of how European powers betrayed their supposed values, leaving a trail of brutality and injustice in their wake as they conquered new lands.
By William Howitt
Woodburn Grange: A story of English country life; vol. 3 of 3
In the heart of the English countryside, a man's life spirals into turmoil as a neighbor's death ignites suspicion, murder accusations, and a desperate search for truth.
By William Howitt
The Student-Life of Germany
Discover the hidden world of 19th-century German students and their vibrant rituals and unions.
By William Howitt
Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Uncover the hidden connections between the lives of legendary British poets and the forgotten places that sparked their timeless verses.
By William Howitt
Woodburn Grange: A story of English country life; vol. 2 of 3
Amidst a backdrop of English country life, a woman must reconcile her growing love for a man with their opposing beliefs, as societal expectations and family obligations threaten to keep them apart.
By William Howitt
Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Discover the hidden link between the places where great poets lived and the powerful verses they created.
By William Howitt
Woodburn Grange: A story of English country life; vol. 1 of 3
In the English countryside, a fading aristocrat faces a rising new class, setting the stage for a clash of old and new ways of life.
By William Howitt
Luke Barnicott, and Other Stories
In a quaint village, experience the trials and tribulations of a mischievous young boy whose antics lead him on an unexpected, life-altering journey.
By William Howitt