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Pyrrhus is one part of a series of biographies from historians from the mid-1800s John and Jacob Abbott. Excerpt: Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, entered at the very beginning of his life upon the extraordinary series of romantic adventures which so strikingly marked his career...

Even a wild, romantic, fictional love story cannot come close to the true history of Cleopatra, the stunningly beautiful Queen of Egypt in the Roman era of 30BC. This is her biography told in detail by the author.

"Forests of Maine: Marco Paul's Adventures in Pursuit of Knowledge" by Jacob Abbott is an adventure tail aimed at young readers. However, it's not intended just as a source of entertainment but also as a source of education. It aimed to share extensive and varied information with respect to the geography, the scenery, the customs, and the institutions of the United States of America so children from within the country and around the world can learn about what the nation has to offer.

"William the Conqueror: Makers of History" by Jacob Abbott American master storyteller Jacob Abbott's classic work on William the Conqueror tells the dramatic story of the Norman nobleman who conducted one of the most audacious invasions in European history and thereby wrote his name into the annals of immorality. William I, usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. Abbott's hard work pays off in bringing this seminal historic figure to the forefront of people's knowledge of Britain.

Delve into the riveting life of Hannibal, the legendary warrior, as he emerges from the shadows of the Punic Wars. In this biography, author Jacob Abbott goes beyond mere storytelling, providing a profound understanding of Hannibal's historical significance. Witness Hannibal's transformative journey, from a thriving civilization to a path of conquest, as he orchestrates victories that echo through the ages.