Biography & Autobiography - Historical

In the tempestuous mid-nineteenth century, as slavery consumed Congressional debate and America careened toward civil war and split apart-when the very future of the nation hung in the balance-Charles Sumner's voice rang strongest, bravest, and most unwavering. Where others preached compromise and moderation, he...

At the turn of the twentieth century, New York City philanthropist, arts patron, and scholar Archer M. Huntington became the foremost collector and face of Spanish art in the United States with the founding of the Hispanic Society of America. This organization, which served...

Embark on Disney Inbetween, a journey from Walt Disney's passing in 1966 to the studio's resurgence in the mid-80s under Roy E. Disney, Michael Eisner, Frank Wells, and Jeffrey Katzenberg. Discover how the once-innovative studio faltered amidst disruption, featuring exclusive interviews with the artists...

This is the second book to support the fact that Darwinism has caused enormous harm in society. The first book covered how Darwinism fostered scientific racism. This book covers 17 of the most harmful ideas and hoaxes committed in the name of evolution, often...

Denis Bradley was born and raised in Buncrana, just 12 miles from the border with Northern Ireland. On joining the priesthood he found himself assigned to the cathedral parish in Derry city, arriving in the summer of 1970 as the streets were descending into...

An innovative account of the lives and times of the 'warrior king' Thutmose III, and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, by renowned Egyptologist Aidan Dodson Thutmose III and Hatshepsut are among the best-known figures in Egyptian history. Thutmose has been called the "Napoleon of ancient...

From New York Times bestselling historian and National Book Critics Circle Award finalist Charles King, the moving untold story of the eighteenth-century men and women behind the making of Handel's Messiah George Frideric Handel's Messiah is arguably the greatest piece of participatory art ever...

"President Heber C. Kimball's Journal" is a crucial historical report written by way of President Heber C. Kimball himself. Heber C. Kimball was a crucial parent in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) throughout the nineteenth century, serving as a...

"We Can Take It", first published in 1935, is an early history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.). The C.C.C., considered one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's most successful New Deal programs, operated from 1933 to 1942 and provided natural resource-related work for young...

Leonardo's World: A Renaissance Tale for Kids" is an enchanting biography book carefully crafted for young readers, inviting them to step into the mesmerizing universe of the ultimate Renaissance polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. Through vivid storytelling, captivating illustrations, and meticulously researched insights, this book...

Grenville M. Dodge was one of the most important figures in the development of the American West, playing a key role in the construction of the transcontinental railroad and the settlement of the Great Plains. In this biography, readers will learn about Dodge's life...

An intimate portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh, one of the most colorful and enigmatic figures in English history. In this biography, Frank Cheney Hersey explores Raleigh's life and legacy, from his daring adventures in the New World to his fall from grace and eventual...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a classic American history biography, political biography the traditional name for the unfinished autobiography of Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however, Franklin appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a tortuous publication history...

My Bondage and My Freedom is an autobiographical slave narrative written by Frederick Douglass and published in 1855. It is the second of three autobiographies written by Douglass, and is mainly an expansion of his first, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an...

The Israeli Palestinian conflict came to a head in 1989 with the first Intifada. Stephen Langfur-an American-Israeli Ph. D.-refused to serve in the West Bank, joining the 90-odd conscientious objectors in Israel. The army sent him to a cell for wayward soldiers in Jericho....

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,...

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,...

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,...

The study of history, like the study of a landscape, should begin with the most conspicuous features. The famous men of ancient times are the mountain peaks of history. It is logical then that the study of history should begin with the biographies of...

In the early morning of 7 September 1838, Grace Darling, the daughter of the keeper of the Longstone Light on the Farne Isles, rowed with her father to rescue survivors from the wrecked steamer Forfarshire. Her heroism caused a sensation. She was asked to...

A remarkable story of a forgotten seventeen-year-old Jew who was blamed by the Nazis for the anti-Semitic violence and terror known as the Kristallnacht, the pogrom still seen as an initiating event of the Holocaust After learning about Nazi persecution of his family, Herschel...

The breathtaking memoir by a member of "Nicky's family," a group of 669 Czechoslovakian children who escaped the Holocaust through Sir Nicholas Winton's Kindertransport project, My Train to Freedom relates the trials and achievements of award-winning humanitarian and former Episcopal priest, Ivan Backer. As...

The subject of this book is the apostolic mission of Jesus the Messiah, who was sent into this world by His Heavenly Father and given a commission to liberate humanity from the kingdom of the devil and the evil powers which have been allied...

*Includes historic illustrations of Mary Read and important people in her life. *Includes a profile of Mary Read from the famous English pirate history "A General History of the Pyrates". *Discusses common legends about Mary Read, separating fact from fiction. *Includes a Bibliography for...

In this comprehensive biography of the man who led North Carolina through the Civil War and, as a U.S. senator from 1878 to 1894, served as the state's leading spokesman, Gordon McKinney presents Zebulon Baird Vance (1830-94) as a far more complex figure than...

This classic book contains the touching diary of a Confederate girl in the American Civil War, and will prove an emotional and enthralling read to anyone with an interest in the history of America. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to...

My Father: Being Records Of The Adventurous Life Of The Late William Scoresby (1851) is a memoir written by William Scoresby about his father's life. William Scoresby Sr. was an English explorer, whaler, and scientist who lived from 1789 to 1857. The book provides...

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...

""Then There Was One: The U.S.S. Enterprise and the First Year of the War"" by Eugene Burns is a historical account of the first year of World War II as experienced by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The book follows the ship's journey...

My Dear Lady: The Story Of Anna Ella Carroll, The Great Unrecognized Member Of Lincoln's Cabinet is a biography written by Marjorie Barstow Greenbie. The book tells the story of Anna Ella Carroll, a woman who played a significant role in Abraham Lincoln's presidential...

The Life of Charles Lamb V1 is a biographical work written by E. V. Lucas that delves into the life of the English essayist and poet, Charles Lamb. The book is divided into several chapters that explore different aspects of Lamb's life, including his...

Author: Jerry L. Jennings ISBN-10: 1413462634ISBN-13: 9781413462630Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2005Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

This early work on Martin Luther is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the life of the monk responsible for translating the Bible from Latin into German and for inspiring the Lutheran movement. This is a fascinating work...

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From The Notebook Of A Roving Newspaper Correspondent.Author: William Richard DraperISBN-10: 1258503859ISBN-13: 9781258503857Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.07d

Author: Samuel Thurston WilliamsonISBN-10: 1258451093ISBN-13: 9781258451097Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2012Pages: 318Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.66d

The Story Of The Development And Growth Of The Lions Clubs Into The World's Largest Service Organization.Author: Robert J. Casey, W. A. S. DouglasISBN-10: 1258060663ISBN-13: 9781258060664Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2011Pages: 334Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.88d

The Family Y Aguilar: A Story of Jewish Heroism During the Spanish Inquisition is a historical fiction novel written by Marcus Lehmann. The book tells the story of a Jewish family living in Spain during the 15th century, a time when the Spanish Inquisition...

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania V1, Historical: Her Pioneers And People, 1800 To 1915 is a historical book written by William James McKnight and first published in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early settlement and development of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, from the...

Henry James: A Critical Study is a book written by Ford Madox Hueffer in 1916. The book is a critical analysis of the life and works of Henry James, a renowned American-British author. Hueffer provides a detailed account of James' literary career, analyzing his...

Pioneer Biography V1: Sketches Of The Lives Of Some Of The Early Settlers Of Butler County, Ohio (1869) is a historical book written by James McBride. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of some of the early settlers of Butler County,...

General Israel Putnam: A Biography by George Canning Hill is a comprehensive account of the life and military career of one of the most prominent figures of the American Revolutionary War. The book covers Putnam's early life, his experiences as a soldier in both...

The Deane Papers, 1774-1799 is a historical book that features a collection of letters, documents, and other writings of Silas Deane, an American diplomat who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. The book covers the period between 1774 and 1799, encompassing Deane's...

""The True History Of A Little Ragamuffin"" is a novel written by James Greenwood. The book follows the story of a young boy named Dick who grows up in poverty-stricken conditions in the slums of London during the 19th century. Despite his hardships, Dick...

Robert Owen: The Founder of Socialism in England is a biography written by Arthur John Booth that explores the life and contributions of Robert Owen. Owen, a social reformer and industrialist, is considered one of the pioneers of the socialist movement in England, and...

Regnier De Graaf 1641-1673 is a biographical book written by Hubert R. Catchpole that tells the life story of Regnier De Graaf, a Dutch physician and anatomist who lived from 1641 to 1673. The book provides a detailed account of De Graaf's life, including...

The Historical Life of John Amos Comenius is a book written by M. W. Keatinge that offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and works of John Amos Comenius. Comenius was a renowned Czech philosopher, educator, and theologian who lived in the...

The book ""Memoirs Of Robert E. Lee: His Military And Personal History, Embracing A Large Amount Of Information Hitherto Unpublished"" by A. L. Long is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Robert E. Lee, one of the most prominent figures in...

The book ""Letters Of Thomas Nelson, Junior: Governor Of Virginia (1874)"" is a collection of letters written by Thomas Nelson Jr., who served as the Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution. The book is a historical document that provides insight into the life...

Within The Pale: The Story Of Anti-Semitic Persecutions In Russia (1903) is a book written by Michael Davitt that explores the history of anti-Semitic persecutions in Russia. The book provides a detailed account of the various forms of persecution that Jewish people faced in...