Collected Works of Jacob Abbott

50 primary works

Alexander The Great

by Jacob Abbott

Published 1 December 1848

Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders in history, and was undefeated in battle. By the time of his death, he had conquered most of the world known to the ancient Greeks. Alexander the Great is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.

Bruno

by Jacob Abbott

Published 6 September 2010

Caleb in the Country

by Jacob Abbott

Published 18 March 2008

Makers of History Charles I

by Jacob Abbott

Published 10 January 2010

Cleopatra

by Jacob Abbott

Published 1 August 2004

From the book:Of all the beautiful women of history, none has left us such convincing proofs of her charms as Cleopatra, for the tide of Rome's destiny, and, therefore, that of the world, turned aside because of her beauty. Julius Caesar, whose legions trampled the conquered world from Canopus to the Thames, capitulated to her, and Mark Antony threw a fleet, an empire and his own honor to the winds to follow her to his destruction. Disarmed at last before the frigid Octavius, she found her peerless body measured by the cold eye of her captor only for the triumphal procession, and the friendly asp alone spared her Rome's crowning ignominy.

Cousin Lucy's Conversations

by Jacob Abbott

Published 1 February 2012

Makers of History Cyrus the Great

by Jacob Abbott

Published 13 August 2019

Makers of History Darius the Great

by Jacob Abbott

Published 13 August 2019

Forests of Maine

by Jacob Abbott

Published 3 January 2010

Makers of History Genghis Khan

by Jacob Abbott

Published 13 August 2019

Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young

by Jacob Abbott

Published 17 June 2004

Georgie

by Jacob Abbott

Published 1 November 2011

Hannibal

by Jacob Abbott

Published 10 January 2007

History of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt

by Jacob Abbott

Published 1 August 2009

A book particularly recommended for those with only a casual knowledge of Cleopatra. Abbott briefly summarizes the history of Egyptian rule by the Ptolemy dynasty, of which Cleopatra was the last prior to Roman rule. The author then describes Cleopatra's immediate family, the often confusing world of Egyptian politics with its familial quarrels, and of course Cleopatra's fascinating relations with both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

History of Julius Caesar

by Jacob Abbott

Published 17 June 2004

The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome's Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. Written for those who have little knowledge of the Roman leader.

History of King Charles the Second of England

by Jacob Abbott

Published 16 January 2006

Jonas on a Farm in Winter

by Jacob Abbott

Published 1 November 2004

Makers of History King Alfred of England

by Jacob Abbott

Published 11 December 2014

Marco Paul's Voyages and Travels

by Jacob Abbott

Published 17 June 2004

Makers of History Margaret of Anjou

by Jacob Abbott

Published 15 August 2019