W H Davenport: 15 books

Curiosities of Superstition and sketches of some Unrevealed Religions. Written by W. H. Davenport Adams. AUTHOR OF “HEROES OF THE CROSS,” ETC. William Henry Davenport Adams (W. H. Davenport Adams), was an English writer and journalist of the 19th century, notable for a number of his publications.

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Curiosities of Superstition - And Sketches of Some Unrevealed Religions. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition...

Interested in learning more about the religious rites, beliefs and practices of different cultures around the world? Check out W. H. Davenport Adams' Curiosities of Superstition. This important early work of comparative religious study highlights similarities and differences of sacred practices throughout history and around the globe.

Some Heroes of Travel By W. H. Davenport Adams

Curiosities of superstition, and sketches of some unrevealed religions by W.H. Davenport Adams.This book is about the religious rites,beliefs of different cultures around the world.

Davenport's report, like his series on the work house and the lunatic asylum on Blackwell's Island, gives a good account of how orphans and the children of the poor and the indigent were handled in mid nineteenth century America. Bits of the history of social work is revealed in all three pieces.

An engrossing history of Charles I (1600-1649), also known as the White King, and the age he lived in. His reign was punctuated by religious conflicts; he was later tried, convicted, and executed for high treason. The author examines Charles the First’s life, but also the culture of England at the time—including the era’s customs, manners, art, and literature.

An engrossing history of Charles I (1600-1649), also known as the White King, and the age he lived in. His reign was punctuated by religious conflicts; he was later tried, convicted, and executed for high treason. The author examines Charles the First’s life, but also the culture of England at the time—including the era’s customs, manners, art, and literature.

This short piece is a look inside working and some of the inmates of the Work-House on Blackwell's Island in New York City during the Mid 19th century. The work-house was filled with the poor and the petty criminals. The Penitentiary was filled with the big time criminals.

This look by a former patient gives an idealized view of the conditions at the lunatic asylum on Blackwell's island, which was also home to a poor farm and a prison during the mid 19 century. Short, entertaining reading.

"The Forest, the Jungle and the Prairie" is a collection of anecdotes and essays relating to the author's extensive and varied hunting experiences. With chapters on everything from the habits and habitats of the bear to hunting tigers, this profusely-illustrated and highly-readable handbook...

“WE should be inclined to consider Sir Marco Polo as one of the greatest travellers the world has ever seen. It is true he was not a man of genius; that he was not, like Columbus, inspired by a lofty enthusiasm; that he displayed no commanding superiority of character. But when we remember the vast...

Lighthouses and Lightships A Descriptive and Historical Account of Their Mode of Construction and Organization

It was not the author's purpose in this volume to attempt a general history of magic and alchemy, or a scientific inquiry into their psychological aspects. He confined himself to a sketch of their progress in England and to a narrative of the lives of our principal magicians. It is also devoted to...