Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks
Francis Lister Hawks was an American writer, historian, educator and priest of the Episcopal Church. After practicing law with some distinction, Hawks became an Episcopal priest in 1827 and proved a brilliant and impressive preacher, holding livings in New Haven, Philadelphia, New York City and New Orleans, and declining several bishoprics. However, scandals during the 1830s and 40s led him to posts on the American frontier and rejection of his selection as bishop of Mississippi, Hawks was the first president of the University of Louisiana Hawks then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and eventually returned to New York City.
The adventures of Hernan Cortes, the conqueror of Mexico
"The Adventures of Hernan Cortes, the Conqueror of Mexico" by Francis L. Hawks is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work na...
By Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks
The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky rifleman
"The Adventures of Daniel Boone: the Kentucky Rifleman" by Francis L. Hawks is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronic...
By Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks
Natural History Or, Uncle Philip's Conversations with the Children about Tools and Trades among Inferior Animals
"Natural History" by Francis L. Hawks is a collection of educational conversations aimed at young readers, likely written in the early 19th century. T...
By Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks
The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories
"The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories" by Francis L. Hawks is a collection of instructive narratives aimed at young readers, likely wri...
By Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks