John Adams

1750? – 1814

Scottish compiler of books for young readers.

• Anecdotes, bons-mots, and characteristic traits of the greatest princes, politicians, philosophers, orators, and wits of modern times ..
• Curious thoughts on the history of man
• Flowers of ancient history
• Lectiones selectae
• Sketches of the history, genius, disposition
• The flowers of ancient history; comprehending on a new plan, the most remarkable and interesting events, as well as characters, of antiquity. Designed for the improvement and entertainment of youth
• The flowers of celebrated travellers
• View of Universal History, from the Creation to the Present Time
• Woman
• A new history of Great Britain from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the present time
• A new history of Great-Britain
• A second volume of curious anecdotes, bon-mots, and characteristic traits