Biography & Autobiography - Historical

A publisher. A writer. An inventor. A statesman. A founding father of the United States of America. These words describe but only a part of one of the most illustrious American lives. Benjamin Franklin was indeed a man like no one during his times,...

This book provides readers with an intimate look into the life of James H Salisbury, accompanied by a beautiful portrait.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work...

This 18th century biography of the Roman statesman and philosopher Cato the Younger draws on the writings of ancient historians and poets to present a vivid and compelling portrait of one of antiquity's most famous figures. Filled with anecdotes, speeches, and moral exhortations, Theobald's...

From a $5 find at an estate sale, to some of the largest auction houses, museums and historical institutions in the US, this book tells the tale of a simple purchase to a complete change of my life. This book covers the history of...

John Evelyn was a prominent English diarist who lived in the 17th century and witnessed some of the most significant events of his time, including the Restoration of the monarchy and the Great Fire of London. His diary, which he started in the 1640s...

Learn about the life and exploits of the legendary Sir Walter Raleigh in this captivating biography. From his daring expeditions to his political aspirations, this book offers a comprehensive look at one of the most fascinating figures of the Elizabethan era.This work has been...

This book is a memoir of the author's experiences in California during the mid 19th century. It provides firsthand accounts of the people, places, and events of this era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

In this charming and informative memoir, George Champlin Mason recalls the golden age of Newport, Rhode Island, when the city was a playground for the wealthy and powerful. From the famous mansions to the bustling social scene, 'Reminiscences of Newport' is a delightful trip...

The year is 1928. Forty-four Octobers have come and gone since Elfego Baca earned top ranking as a gunfighter. Few now remember that on a fall day in 1884, in the village of Frisco, New Mexico, Baca ducked some 4,000 bullets fired by eighty...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Blessed Beyond Belief is the account of God's faithfulness in the life of Pastor Stu Silvester for 85 years, beginning in Saskatchewan and continuing in Ontario. It's the story of a farm boy who loved sports, and cars, but who finally obeyed God's call...

Military achievement was only a small portion of the life-story of this popular Confederate General whose college nickname was "Bible Class Man." General Stuart was an active church planter who won countless souls to Christ. His character and strong Christian faith documented in this...

Profiles in Colonial History provides short biographical sketches of six important figures in our American history. They span the 200-year colonial period, from the attempted English settlement at Roanoke Island, North Carolina, through the American Revolution. Some of these people you may have heard...

The son of dysfunctional and destitute parents secures employment as a member of the morning breakfast staff in Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel. The job affords the boy a respite from his father's profound apathy and his mother's obsession with religion. His father Paddy, an ex-British...

This important history of the state of race relations and the politics of slavery leading up to the American Civil War has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.Author: Frederick...

The Arms of God is a love story in which the author weaves together the life stories of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur from their first call to religious life, to teaching and mission work, to a deeper sense of community during...

William Watts McNair, who was born on the 13th September, 1849, joined the great Indian Survey Department in September, 1867, when he was only eighteen years old, and served the Government of Her Majesty the Queen and Empress of India faithfully unto the day...

The never before told story of one of the West's most colorful gunfighting legends. Not until the author uncovered the whereabouts of the historical journal, has the true story behind the mystery of Wild Bill Hickok's final days ever been told. This book, which...

""Uldine was born in rural Oklahoma to Hattie Ellen Bray and Azle Herbert Utley. Her family eventually settled in Fresno, California, where her parents owned a raisin farm. At the age of nine, she was converted at an Aimee Semple McPherson evangelistic meeting. Within...

This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.Author: Clarence H. WhiteISBN-10: 1494008114ISBN-13: 9781494008116Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.23d

Nishan was nineteen years old when Turkey saw an upheaval in the Ottoman government. Violence and lawlessness ravaged the whole country. When the Mormon missionaries arrived, it seemed logical to seek a new opportunity in the United States. Nishan and a small group of...

Lizzy isn't quite five feet tall and "just a bit of a thing" as they say, but that doesn't keep her from becoming a blacksmith in England, emigrating to America, becoming the first woman resident of the rough and tumble silver mining town of...

IN SEARCH OF YESTERDAY Death of a Culture This is the true story of a little boy searching for his identity for his biological father. It is the story of a boy born into a world of turmoil and havoc-a world where not all...

THE saga of the pioneers that settled the great West is one of the most compelling and romantic chapters in the history of the United States of America. The first three settlements beyond the Alleghany Mountains were made in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio. From...

Born in New Jersey in 1913 and raised in one of New York City's Italian neighborhoods, Nicholas Avallone was a printer by trade who wrote poetry all of his life. Upon retirement, he wrote a family history and later began to write short stories,...

There is a monument at Gettysburg that bears his name; another has his written words. His Official Report (OR) authenticates that Confederates other than Virginians and Carolinians crossed over the stone wall, and it also establishes that Heth's Division was lined up with-not in...

Author: Eileen Agnes LynchISBN-10: 145000492XISBN-13: 9781450004923Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2010Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

""Second To None: The Story Of The 305th Infantry In World War II"" is a historical account written by Charles O. West that chronicles the experiences of the 305th Infantry regiment during World War II. The book details the regiment's training, deployment, and combat...

Turenne is a historical biography written by Henry Montague Hozier in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, a French military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War...

Bonaparte's Park and the Murats is a historical book written by Evan Morrison Woodward in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of the Murat family, who were related to Napoleon Bonaparte. The Murats were a prominent family in...

Plutarch's Life of Themistocles is a biography of the Greek politician and general Themistocles, written by the famous Greek historian Plutarch. The book is a detailed account of Themistocles' life, from his early years as a young boy in Athens to his rise to...

Author: Jack DionneISBN-10: 1258505916ISBN-13: 9781258505912Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 166Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

Author: John Bunyan WilderISBN-10: 1258439409ISBN-13: 9781258439408Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2012Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.24d

With An Account Of The Travels Of Toussaint Charbonneau And Of Jean Baptiste, The Expedition Papoose.Author: Grace Raymond HebardISBN-10: 1258207214ISBN-13: 9781258207212Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 340Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.71d

Author: Sigmund SpaethISBN-10: 1258171430ISBN-13: 9781258171438Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

The Life of James Fisk, Jr. is a biography written by Marshall P. Stafford in 1872. The book chronicles the life of James Fisk, Jr., a prominent American financier and stockbroker during the late 19th century. Stafford provides a detailed account of Fisk's rise...

Family Monographs: The History Of Twenty-Four Families Living In The Middle West Side Of New York City, With An Introduction (1905) is a book by Elsa Goldina Herzfeld that explores the history of twenty-four families living in the middle west side of New York...

Col. William Hill's Memoirs of the Revolution is a historical book written by Alexander S. Salley Jr. and published in 1921. The book is a collection of memoirs written by Colonel William Hill, a prominent military figure during the American Revolution. The memoirs provide...

Biographies of Great Men is a book written by Meredith Jones that offers a comprehensive look into the lives of some of the world's most influential and inspiring men. From scientists, philosophers, and artists to political leaders and innovators, this book features biographical accounts...

The Cyclopedia of American Biography Volume 7 is a comprehensive reference book that highlights the lives and contributions of men and women who have played a significant role in the growth and development of the United States. Written by John Howard Brown, this book...

Rebel At Large: Recollections Of Fifty Crowded Years is a book written by George Creel, an American journalist and writer. The book is a memoir of the author's life, spanning fifty years of his experiences as a journalist, political activist, and government official. Creel's...

American Indian Stories is a collection of autobiographical essays and short stories by Zitkala-Sa, a Native American woman who grew up on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. First published in 1921, the book offers a powerful and poignant glimpse into the experiences...

""Stories About Arnold The Traitor, Andre The Spy, And Champe The Patriot: For The Children Of The United States"" is a historical book written by Abiel Holmes Maltby in 1831. The book is aimed at children and tells three stories about key figures in...

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Thomas Jefferson's personal life has always been a puzzle to biographers. Even his contemporaries found him difficult to know. In Jefferson's correspondence, however, Andrew Burstein has found a key to the inner man. This penetrating and thoughtful portait confronts widespread misunderstandings about Jefferson's romantic...

The Oklahoma Historical Society Outstanding Book on Oklahoma History for 2012. A riveting biography of a little-known Native-American who shaped history--complete with shootouts, romance, intrigue, and a little politics.Author: Chris Enss, Howard KazanjianISBN-10: 0762760753ISBN-13: 9780762760756Publisher: Two Dot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/05/2012Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.01h...

Throughout a long and spectacularly successful political life, the Emperor Augustus (63BC-AD14) was a master of spin. Barbara Levick exposes the techniques which he used to disguise the ruthlessness of his rise to power and to enhance his successes once power was achieved. There...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

His journey through the East began in 1271--when, still a teenager, he set out of Venice and found himself traversing the most exotic countries. His acceptance into the court of the great emperor Kublai Khan, and his service to the vast and dazzling Mongol...

"Four Stars." --West Coast Review of Books"Fascinating reading." --Booklist"An engrossing book...excellent." --Oahu Sun PressAuthor: Thomas FuchsISBN-10: 0425173402ISBN-13: 9780425173404Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2000Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 6.74h x 4.30w x 0.80d