Books with author John S.C. Abbott

Joseph, finding himself in England in 1832, and his nephew, the Duke of Reichstadt, no longer living, took up his residence in London. He earnestly desired to join his wife and mother in Italy. But the jealousy of the Allies would not allow him, until he was absolutely sinking in death, to place his foot upon the Continent. His universally recognized virtues secured for him, from all classes of society, a cordial reception.While Joseph resided in England, the celebrated Spanish chief, Mina, who had been one of the most formidable of the leaders of the guerrillas, made several visits to the ex-King, expressing the deepest regret that he had not sustained him. He stated to Joseph that his intercepted letters had so revealed his true character, that others of the leaders who had operated against him were now in his favor...

A beautiful and lucid history of King Henry IV of France, who ascended to the throne during a chaotic period of religious violence and political discord. With a civil war raging between the Huguenots and the Catholics, Henry IV found himself fighting alongside the Protestants, but reconverted to Catholicism upon his ascension. Illustrated throughout to enhance the reading experience, this eBook has been formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.

The position in history of Mary Queen of Scots is a paradoxical one. Her fame as a monarch lies less in her personality or achievements than in her position within the dynastic maneuvers and political-religious upheavals taking place in northwest Europe in the 16th century. Most monarchs spend their early years learning in preparation to rule and then spend the latter part of their lives wielding power and status, but Mary was thrust upon the throne when she was only a week old, and she ceased to be queen nearly 20 years before her death. Mary's was an unusual reign in a tumultuous period, and her tragedy was intertwined with her country's transformation. In Mary’s case, she was a second cousin once removed of England’s Queen Elizabeth I, which made her a rival for the throne. Mary was the granddaughter of Margaret Tudor, Henry VIII's sister, and her Catholicism made Mary the true and rightful Queen of England in the eyes of many Catholics and the Vatican. These facts, coupled with the realization that several English Catholics (especially rebels active in the Rising of the North movement) supported Mary, ardently made Elizabeth I uneasy. Mary also did not help herself when she married James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, who was widely accused of raping her. The Scottish people rebelled, and Mary abdicated and fled southwards towards England.

Fantastic new interactive books to inspire and entertain children!Press out and Playis a fantastic new series of interactive activity books, perfect for children who like to keep busy! With six exciting titles, there is so much to do: have fun directing the workmen on theConstruction Crew; help the farmer look after the animals on theBusy Farm; roar and growl as you join the dinosaurs inDino Park; fly the fairies around in the magicalFairy Land; help the mechanics to fix up their vehicles inAuto shop Fun; and choose your perfect pets and furry friends atPampered Pets!Each book gives plenty of direction for children to interact with the pages and the press-out pieces, which include objects, vehicles, people, fairies, and animals. Children can use their straws to construct amazing objects that actually move!The sticker section at the front gives children the opportunity to customise their models, or decorate anything they want!"

David Crockett certainly was not a model man. But he was an extraordinary man. As the author of this frontier classic writes, "His wild and wondrous life is worthy of the study of every patriot. There is probably not an adult American who has not heard of David Crockett. His life is a veritable romance, with the additional charm of unquestionable truth. It opens to the reader scenes in the lives of the lowly, and a state of semi-civilization of which but few of them can have the faintest idea. It has not been my object, in this narrative, to defend Colonel Crockett or to condemn him, but to present his peculiar character exactly as it was." This is a must-read book for anyone interested in the history of the United States of America.

A cleverly written short history of the life and achievements of one of America's greatest founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Tracing a path from his childhood savant days to his scientific discoveries to his influence on the continental congress to his final days as hero and statesman, this eBook is illustrated to enhance the reading experience. Formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.

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Amazing Masks is a brilliant new book perfect for kids with active imaginations.Each page contains a different mask to color and design and gives bold outlines to inspire children and guide them in their doodles. When each mask is finished, it can be cut out ready-to-wear with the elastic headbands that are included. Children will love transforming themselves into a pirate, a bunny rabbit, or even a robot.With delightful illustrations by John Abbott and plenty of space for children to be creative, these masks will keep children actively entertained for hours at a time.