274 illustrations of famous people including: Alexander Hamilton, Wade Hampton, John Hancock, Benjamin Harrison, William Harrison, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rutherford Hayes, King Henry (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII), Patrick Henry, Homer, Sam Houston, Oliver Howard, Henry Hudson, William Hull, and more

Famous physician from ancient Greece.

Hippocrates

Famous physician from ancient Greece.

A Japanese politician and the country's first Prime Minister.

Ito Hirobumi

A Japanese politician and the country's first Prime Minister.

U.S. House of Representatives member.

Frank Hiscock

U.S. House of Representatives member.

(1826-1904) US representative and senator from Massachusetts that helped draft the Sherman Antitrust Act.

George F. Hoar

(1826-1904) US representative and senator from Massachusetts that helped draft the Sherman Antitrust…

US Senator from Massachusetts who served during the Spanish American War.

George F. Hoar

US Senator from Massachusetts who served during the Spanish American War.

George Frisbie Hoar (August 29, 1826 - September 30, 1904) was a prominent United States politician and United States Senator from Massachusetts.

George Frisbie Hoar

George Frisbie Hoar (August 29, 1826 - September 30, 1904) was a prominent United States politician…

Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 - November 21, 1899) was the twenty-fourth Vice President of the United States.

Garret Augustus Hobart

Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 - November 21, 1899) was the twenty-fourth Vice President of the…

Richmond Pearson Hobson (17 August 1870 - 16 March 1937) was a United States Navy Rear Admiral who served from 1905-1915 as a U.S. Representative from Alabama.

Richmond Pearson Hobson

Richmond Pearson Hobson (17 August 1870 - 16 March 1937) was a United States Navy Rear Admiral who served…

(1697-17640) Painter and engraver whose works include the Industry and Idleness series and a Rake's progress

Hogarth

(1697-17640) Painter and engraver whose works include the Industry and Idleness series and a Rake's…

German painter.

Hans Holbein

German painter.

Capt. Jeremiah Holmes was a sea captain of many Mystic sloops and a hero of the Battle of Stonington in 1814.

Jeremiah Holmes

Capt. Jeremiah Holmes was a sea captain of many Mystic sloops and a hero of the Battle of Stonington…

(1809-1894) American writer that wrote the popular poem Old Ironside

Oliver W. Holmes

(1809-1894) American writer that wrote the popular poem Old Ironside

Famous writer and poet, best known for <em>Old Ironsides</em> and <em>The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table.</em>

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Famous writer and poet, best known for Old Ironsides and The Autocrat of the Breakfast

General Joseph Holt (January 6, 1807 - August 1, 1894) was a leading member of the Buchanan administration and was Judge Advocate General in the United States Army, most notably during the Lincoln assassination trials.

General Joseph Holt

General Joseph Holt (January 6, 1807 - August 1, 1894) was a leading member of the Buchanan administration…

(c. 850 B.C.) Ancient Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey

Homer

(c. 850 B.C.) Ancient Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey

An ancient greek epic poet, believed to have written The Illiad and The Odyssey.

Homer

An ancient greek epic poet, believed to have written The Illiad and The Odyssey.

"Homer. Of all the writings that describe this Heroic Age, the most important are the two great narrative poems,- the <em>Illiad</em> and the <em>Odyssey</em>, -attributed to Homer."&mdash;Colby, 1899

Homer

"Homer. Of all the writings that describe this Heroic Age, the most important are the two great narrative…

"Homer" &mdash; Morey, 1903

Homer

"Homer" — Morey, 1903

"Of the Homeric poems the Iliad and the Odyssey were the most distinguished and have alone come down to us. The subject of the Iliad was the exploits of Achilles and of the other Grecian heroes before Ilium or Troy, that of the Odyssey was the wanderings and adventures of Odysseus or Ulysses after the capture of Troy on his return to his native island." &mdash; Smith, 1882

Bust of Homer

"Of the Homeric poems the Iliad and the Odyssey were the most distinguished and have alone come down…

Homer is traditionally held to be the author of the ancient Greek epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, as well as of the Homeric Hymns. Today the hymns are considered to be later works but many still regard Homer as the author or compiler of the epics.

Bust of Homer

Homer is traditionally held to be the author of the ancient Greek epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey,…

Chinese general who led the Qing Empire.

Li Hongzhang

Chinese general who led the Qing Empire.

(1831-1879) Soldier that joined Confederate forces.

General John B. Hood

(1831-1879) Soldier that joined Confederate forces.

(1831-1879) American soldier who resigned to serve in the Confederate Army

General John B. Hood

(1831-1879) American soldier who resigned to serve in the Confederate Army

John Bell Hood (June 1 or June 29, 1831 - August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.

John Bell Hood

John Bell Hood (June 1 or June 29, 1831 - August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American…

Poet and humorist

Thomas Hood

Poet and humorist

Lord Coleridge, a famous English judge.

Thomas Hood

Lord Coleridge, a famous English judge.

"General Hooker, born in Hadley, Mass., November 13th, 1814, died in Garden City, N. Y., October 31st, 1879."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General Joseph Hooker

"General Hooker, born in Hadley, Mass., November 13th, 1814, died in Garden City, N. Y., October 31st,…

"General Joseph Hooker served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Joseph Hooker

"General Joseph Hooker served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Joseph Hooker (November 13, 1814 - October 31, 1879) was a career United States Army officer, fought in the Mexican-American War, and was a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Joseph Hooker

Joseph Hooker (November 13, 1814 - October 31, 1879) was a career United States Army officer, fought…

Richard Hooker (March 1554 &ndash; 3 November 1600) was an Anglican priest and an influential theologian. Hooker's emphases on reason, tolerance and inclusiveness considerably influenced the development of Anglicanism. He was the co-founder (with Thomas Cranmer and Matthew Parker) of Anglican theological thought.

Richard Hooker

Richard Hooker (March 1554 – 3 November 1600) was an Anglican priest and an influential theologian.…

Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing North Carolina

William Hooper

Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing North Carolina

Commodore during the Revolution

Commodore Esek Hopkins

Commodore during the Revolution

Esek Hopkins (26 April 1718 - 26 February 1802), was Commander in Chief of the Fleet throughout the American Revolutionary War.

Esek Hopkins

Esek Hopkins (26 April 1718 - 26 February 1802), was Commander in Chief of the Fleet throughout the…

Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Rhode Island.

Stephen Hopkins

Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Rhode Island.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing New Jersey

Francis Hopkinson

Signer of the Declaration of Independence representing New Jersey

(c. 65 B.C.) The last of the great Latin poets whose great works include <I>Secular Songs</I><I> The Satires</I> and the <I>Art of Poetry</I>

Horace

(c. 65 B.C.) The last of the great Latin poets whose great works include Secular Songs The Satires and…

Professor of Physical Geography and Natural Philosophy in the Central High School of Philadelphia; Professor of Physics in the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania.

Edwin J. Houston

Professor of Physical Geography and Natural Philosophy in the Central High School of Philadelphia; Professor…

"General Sam Houston won a complete victory over Santa Anna, the Mexican President, in the Mexican War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Sam Houston

"General Sam Houston won a complete victory over Santa Anna, the Mexican President, in the Mexican War."—E.…

(1793-1863) Leader of Texas who fought in the War of 1812. He was the governor of Texas once it became a state but was disposed because he refused to swear allegiance to the Confederate States of America.

Sam Houston

(1793-1863) Leader of Texas who fought in the War of 1812. He was the governor of Texas once it became…

(1793-1863) 19th century American politician who was a key figure in the history of Texas and President of the Republic of Texas, Senator of Texas, and Governor of Texas.

Sam Houston

(1793-1863) 19th century American politician who was a key figure in the history of Texas and President…

The first and third President of the Republic of Texas, as well as the 7th governor of the state.

Sam Houston

The first and third President of the Republic of Texas, as well as the 7th governor of the state.

(1793-1863) Leader of Texas who fought in the War of 1812. He was the governor of Texas once it became a state but was disposed because he refused to swear allegiance to the Confederate States of America.

Samuel Houston

(1793-1863) Leader of Texas who fought in the War of 1812. He was the governor of Texas once it became…

Samuel Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) was a 19th century American statesman, politician, and soldier.

Samuel Houston

Samuel Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) was a 19th century American statesman, politician, and…

(1830-1909) Union soldier who was a part of Stonewall's attack and led troops in Sherman's March to the Sea

General O. O. Howard

(1830-1909) Union soldier who was a part of Stonewall's attack and led troops in Sherman's March to…

"General Howard, born in Leeds, Me., November 8th, 1830, was graduated at Bowdin in 1850, and at the United States Military Academy in 1854; became first lieutenant and instructor in mathematics in 1854, and resigned in 1861 to take command of the Third Maine Regiment. He commanded a brigade at the first battle of Bull Run, and for gallantry in that engagement was made to brigadier general of volunteers, September 3rd, 1861. He was twice wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks, losing his right arm on June 1st, 1862. In November, 1862, he became major general of volunteers. He commanded the Eleventh Corps during General Hooker's operations in the vicinity of Fredericksburg; served at Gettysburg, Lookout Valley and Missionary Ridge, and was on the expedition for the relief of Knoxville in December, 1863. He was in occupation of Chattanooga from this time till July, 1864, when he was assigned to the Army of the Tennessee in the invasion of Georgia; was at the surrender of Atlanta, and joined in pursuit of the Confederates in Alabama, under Hood, from October 4th till December 13th, 1864. In the march to the sea he commanded the right wing of General Sherman's army. He was in command of the Army of the Tennessee, and engaged in all the important battles from January 4th till April 26th, 1865."&mdash; Frank Leslie, 1896

General Oliver O. Howard

"General Howard, born in Leeds, Me., November 8th, 1830, was graduated at Bowdin in 1850, and at the…

"General Oliver O. Howard served during the Civil War."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

General Oliver O. Howard

"General Oliver O. Howard served during the Civil War."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Prison reformer in Europe and Great Britain

John Howard

Prison reformer in Europe and Great Britain

John Howard.

John Howard

John Howard.

(1752-1827) Joined the Continental Army and was appointed as Secretary of War during the War of 1812

John Eager Howard

(1752-1827) Joined the Continental Army and was appointed as Secretary of War during the War of 1812

John Eager Howard (June 4, 1752 - October 12, 1827) was an American soldier and Senator from Maryland as well as Maryland's fifth governor. He was born in and died in Baltimore County.

John Eager Howard

John Eager Howard (June 4, 1752 - October 12, 1827) was an American soldier and Senator from Maryland…

General Howard was a general in the Civil War and famous for his battles against the Western Indian tribes.

Oliver O. Howard

General Howard was a general in the Civil War and famous for his battles against the Western Indian…

Oliver Otis Howard (November 8, 1830 - October 26, 1909) was a career United States Army officer and a Union General in the American Civil War.

Oliver Otis Howard During the Civil War

Oliver Otis Howard (November 8, 1830 - October 26, 1909) was a career United States Army officer and…

"Elias Howe, invented the sewing machine."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

Elias Howe

"Elias Howe, invented the sewing machine."—E. Benjamin Andrews 1895

(1819-1867) Inventor of the sewing machine and fought in the Civil War.

Elias Howe

(1819-1867) Inventor of the sewing machine and fought in the Civil War.

The inventor of the sewing machine.

Elias Howe

The inventor of the sewing machine.

"General Howe, commander of the British troops, left Massachusetts on March 17, 1776."&mdash;E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895

General Howe

"General Howe, commander of the British troops, left Massachusetts on March 17, 1776."—E. Benjamin…

(1804-1873) Canadian statesman and leader of Nova Scotia.

Joseph Howe

(1804-1873) Canadian statesman and leader of Nova Scotia.

An American abolitionist, social activist and poet.

Julia Ward Howe

An American abolitionist, social activist and poet.

Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 - October 17, 1910) was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist, and poet most famous as the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

Julia Ward Howe

Julia Ward Howe (May 27, 1819 - October 17, 1910) was a prominent American abolitionist, social activist,…

(1819-1910 ) Writer of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Howe was also an advocate of woman's suffrage and founder of the New England Woman's Club.

Julia Ward Howe

(1819-1910 ) Writer of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Howe was also an advocate of woman's suffrage…