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The Confessional Presbyterian Archive is a curated digital library dedicated to preserving and promoting the writings of 17th–20th century Presbyterian pastors, teachers, and leaders. Featuring thousands of searchable texts, biographies, and historical resources, the archive provides direct access to the primary-source materials of American Presbyterianism.

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American Spiders and Their Spinningwork: A Natural History of the Orbweaving Spiders of the United States …, Vol. 2

Preface and table of contents of "American Spiders and their Spinningwork" (1890), surveying spiders' life history—mating, cocoons, ballooning, senses, mimicry, predators and distribution.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1890

American Spiders and Their Spinningwork: A Natural History of the Orbweaving Spiders of the United States …, Vol. 1

Preface and table of contents of H.C. McCook's 1889 natural history of American spiders, focusing on orb-weavers: web structure, spinning organs, behavior, and comparative studies.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1889

Nesting Habits of the American Purseweb Spider

1888 Academy of Natural Sciences report detailing nesting habits, tube construction, and predatory behavior of the American purseweb spider (Atypus) based on Florida observations.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1889

A New Fossil Spider, Eoatypus Woodwardii

Scientific description (1888) of a new fossil spider, Eoatypus Woodwardii, from the Eocene Isle of Wight; compares morphology and taxonomic placement with Atypus.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1889

Descriptive Notes of New American Species of Orb-Weaving Spiders

Scientific descriptions of new American orb-weaving spider species (Epeira spp.), detailing morphology, measurements, habitats, and geographic variation.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1889

Notes on the Age and Habits of the American Tarantula

1887 study of prolonged life in invertebrates (ants, tarantulas). Reports a tarantula kept 7–8 years in captivity, examines moulting risks and husbandry (feeding, water) affecting longevity.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1888

The Gospel in Nature: A Series of Popular Discourses on Scripture Truths Derived from Nature

Popular sermons linking facts of nature to Scripture, arguing that the natural world reveals God's power, wisdom and goodness. Uses meteorology, hydrology and biology as illustrations.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1887

The Women Friends of Jesus: A Course of Popular Lectures Based upon the Lives and Characters of the Holy Women of Gospel History

A collection of popular lectures on the holy women of the Gospels, opening with Mary: her Davidic lineage, the Annunciation at Nazareth, and how Scripture shaped her faith and character.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1886

The Honey Ants of the Garden of the Gods, and the Occident Ants of the American Plains

Detailed monograph on the honey-bearing ant Myrmecocystus melliger and the Occident harvesting ants of the American Plains, covering distribution, nest architecture, anatomy, and behavior.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1882

Historic Decorations at the Pan-Presbyterian Council: A Lithographic Souvenir

Encyclopedia entry on the 1880 Philadelphia Presbyterian Alliance decorations—seals, banners, and columns—documenting Presbyterian history, symbols, and its international distribution.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1884

The Natural History of the Agricultural Ant of Texas

Natural-history monograph (1879) on the Texas agricultural ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus), detailing habits, architecture, harvesting, stinging, and other behavioral and anatomical studies.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1879

Mound-Making Ants of the Alleghenies

Field study of mound‑making ants (Formica rufa) in the Alleghenies detailing colony distribution, mound sizes, architecture, materials, and family clusters. Observed in 1876.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1877

The Teacher’s Commentary on the Gospel Narrative of the Last Year of our Lord’s Ministry

Teacher's commentary on the last year of our Lord's ministry (1871). Practical expositions, devotional helps, questions, maps and illustrations for Sabbath‑school teachers and Bible classes.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1871

Object and Outline Teaching: A Guide Book for Sunday-School Workers

19th-century Sunday-school manual on object, blackboard, map and picture teaching. Defends visible illustration, gives practical lessons and warns against sensational abuse.

Henry Christopher McCook ⬩ 1871

Diary of David McClure, Doctor of Divinity, 1748–1820

Diary of Rev. David McClure (1748–1820), an Irish‑American Presbyterian minister, Dartmouth tutor and missionary to Native Americans. Includes sermons, genealogical notes and college connections.

David McClure ⬩ 1899

David McClure, D.D.

Biographical sketches of early American clergy (18th–19th c.), detailing education, ministry, publications, family, and deaths; includes accounts of David Ely and David McClure.

William Buell Sprague ⬩ 1857

Memoirs of the Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, D.D., Founder and President of Dartmouth College and Moor’s Charity School

Biography of Rev. Eleazar Wheelock (1711–1779), founder of Dartmouth College and Moor's Indian School, recounting his life, missionary labors among Native Americans, and institutional history.

David McClure ⬩ 1811

The System of Doctrine Formulated by the Westminster Assembly: An Address Delivered Before the Synod of Texas, December, 1897

McClelland defends the Westminster/Calvinistic system as a coherent divine plan: sovereign election, effectual calling, perseverance, and a practical universalism that magnifies God's glory.

Brainard Taylor McClelland ⬩ 1899

Reminiscences of Colored Students at Northwood

1895 Christian Reformer reports a proposed 'Christian Amendment' to the U.S. Constitution, critiques Catholic relic veneration, debates millennial views, and recalls Black students' missionary work.

John L. McCartney ⬩ 1895

Southern California Letter

Defends the National Reform Association, rebukes a 'true friend' undermining church unity and separation; includes letters on evolution and an ethical critique of The Scarlet Letter.

John L. McCartney ⬩ 1895

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American Spiders and Their Spinningwork: A Natural History of the Orbweaving Spiders of the United States …, Vol. 2

American Spiders and Their Spinningwork: A Natural History of the Orbweaving Spiders of the United States …, Vol. 1

Nesting Habits of the American Purseweb Spider

A New Fossil Spider, Eoatypus Woodwardii

Descriptive Notes of New American Species of Orb-Weaving Spiders

Notes on the Age and Habits of the American Tarantula

The Gospel in Nature: A Series of Popular Discourses on Scripture Truths Derived from Nature

The Women Friends of Jesus: A Course of Popular Lectures Based upon the Lives and Characters of the Holy Women of Gospel History

The Honey Ants of the Garden of the Gods, and the Occident Ants of the American Plains

Historic Decorations at the Pan-Presbyterian Council: A Lithographic Souvenir

The Natural History of the Agricultural Ant of Texas

Mound-Making Ants of the Alleghenies

The Teacher’s Commentary on the Gospel Narrative of the Last Year of our Lord’s Ministry

Object and Outline Teaching: A Guide Book for Sunday-School Workers

Diary of David McClure, Doctor of Divinity, 1748–1820

David McClure, D.D.

Memoirs of the Rev. Eleazer Wheelock, D.D., Founder and President of Dartmouth College and Moor’s Charity School

The System of Doctrine Formulated by the Westminster Assembly: An Address Delivered Before the Synod of Texas, December, 1897

Reminiscences of Colored Students at Northwood

Southern California Letter

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