Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""A History Of The Kidder Family, From 1320 To 1676: Including The Biography Of Our Emigrant Ancestor, James Kidder"" is a book written by Frank Eugene Kidder in 1886. The book traces the history of the Kidder family from the year 1320 to 1676,...

""The Story of Lake Geneva: Or Summer Homes for City People"" is a historical book written by F.R. Chandler in 1898. The book describes the history and development of Lake Geneva, a popular summer resort town in Wisconsin, USA. It explores the early settlements...

Despite the literary outpouring on the life of Robert E. Lee, the southern chieftain remains an enigma. The existing scholarship is so voluminous, complex, and contradictory that it is difficult to penetrate the inner Lee and appreciate him as a general. Peter S. Carmichael...

This is a biographical study of Alexander William Roberts, a Free Church of Scotland missionary educator who in 1883 was posted to the Lovedale Institution at Alice, South Africa. Inspired by the night sky of the southern hemisphere, Roberts became a leading observer of...

Printed on the 100th anniversary of Theodore and Edith Roosevelt becoming president and first lady, this engrossing biography is "marvelously full-blooded, engagingly written".--"Newsweek".Author: Sylvia MorrisISBN-10: 0375757686ISBN-13: 9780375757686Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (No Starch)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2001Pages: 610Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 7.94h x 5.16w x 1.09d

Richard Le Gallienne's elegant abridgment of the Diary captures the essential writings of Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), a remarkable man who witnessed the coronation of Charles II, the Great Plague of 1665, and the Great Fire of 1666. Originally scribbled in a cryptic shorthand, Pepys's...

In Perpetual Motion, Dana slows down long enough to detail his dash through a fast-paced life. This is the inspirational and moving saga of how-historical, cultural, and environmental events influenced a fertile mind, driving him forward on a quest for personal growth and self-expression,...

A son's tribute.His father waged war without bullets, triumphing over communist oppression during Dictator Ceauşescu's final decade in rural Romania. Communism robbed freedom, so Nicolae's father led the family to subtle and overt resistance to retain their dignity. The Cismigiu family built a thriving...

In Perpetual Motion, Dana slows down long enough to detail his dash through a fast-paced life. This is the inspirational and moving saga of how-historical, cultural, and environmental events influenced a fertile mind, driving him forward on a quest for personal growth and self-expression,...

Contemporary Italy s foremost historian explains here why we should take Berlusconi seriously.Author: Paul GinsborgISBN-10: 1844675416ISBN-13: 9781844675418Publisher: VersoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2005Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.82h x 5.12w x 0.47d

The New York Times bestselling history of the legendary six wives of Henry VIII--from the acclaimed author of Marie Antoinette. Under Antonia Fraser's intent scrutiny, Catherine of Aragon emerges as a scholar-queen who steadfastly refused to grant a divorce to her royal husband; Anne...

"More than any other Vietnam book in recent years, The Girl in the Picture confronts us with the ceaseless, ever-compounding casualties of modern warfare." --The San Francisco Chronicle On June 8, 1972, nine-year-old Kim Phuc, severely burned by napalm, ran from her blazing village...

Peter Ackroyd's The Life of Thomas More is a masterful reconstruction of the life and imagination of one of the most remarkable figures of history. Thomas More (1478-1535) was a renowned statesman; the author of a political fantasy that gave a name to a...

"When we think of ancient Rome, it's impossible not to think of Christianity, one of its most notable exports--but what if it hadn't been? This is the question provoked by classicist Philip Freeman in Julian, an appealing new entry in Yale's Ancient Lives series,...

"When we think of ancient Rome, it's impossible not to think of Christianity, one of its most notable exports--but what if it hadn't been? This is the question provoked by classicist Philip Freeman in Julian, an appealing new entry in Yale's Ancient Lives series,...

Before World War II, there were two hundred Jewish children in the small town of Humenné, Czechoslovakia. After the war, there were six. Evitchka was one of them. Her survival is a testament to the luck, determination, and resilience of her parents and the...

With the number of Covid cases increasing and the death toll steadily rising, award-winning writer Stephen E. Smith decided it was appropriate-maybe even necessary-to write about happier, less stressful times. In a box of forgotten files, he rediscovered loose-leaf binders and keepsakes from his...

With the number of Covid cases increasing and the death toll steadily rising, award-winning writer Stephen E. Smith decided it was appropriate-maybe even necessary-to write about happier, less stressful times. In a box of forgotten files, he rediscovered loose-leaf binders and keepsakes from his...

"Masterful . . . an epic tale of backbiting, shady deal-making, and greed [that] reads like a John Grisham novel."--The Wall Street Journal A real-life legal thriller as timeless as a Greek tragedy, tracing the downfall of one of America's most famous lawyers and...

As the child of a single mother growing up during the Great Depression and Second World War, it appeared that Ray Holbrook needed to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to attain success in life. Yet despite the odds stacked against him, Ray found a way...

This a story from a hundred years ago about a child framed by his father as the hero of one of the most famous children's characters in recent history. His parents wanted a girl and initially treated him as one. This, together with distant...

This book provides a colorful and entertaining account of the life of one of America's most iconic frontiersmen and politicians. The author, David Crockett himself, recounts his adventures as a hunter, soldier, and statesman, and offers his perspective on the critical issues facing the...

Growing up in Northern Alberta in the 1940s and 1950s. One of the last of the Silent Generation speaks about a life we can only imagine, one without power, phones, and plumbing.Author: Ken Loose, Krystin LooseISBN-10: 8697017149ISBN-13: 9798697017142Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2021Pages: 134Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Gygy Hazai was one of the eminent scholars of Turkology of the 20th-21st century. Inspired by Arminius V疥b駻y, pupil of Gyula N駑eth, colleague of Tibor Halasi-Kun, Andreas Tietze, Louis Bazin, Alessio Bombaci, Barbara Kellner-Heinkele and so many others who have determined this field of...

Sidney Reilly was the most audacious, courageous, and successful spy in history. His adventures first came to light during the Russian Revolution in 1917 when he was tasked by Britain's Secret Service with overthrowing the Bolsheviks after they had formed a new government. He...

*Includes pictures *Includes MacLaine's quotes about her own life and career. *Includes a bibliography for further reading. "I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I've written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my...

Nathan Bedford Forrest's critics have called him everything from a violent backwoodsman, illiterate redneck, and cruel slaver, to a crooked politician, unfaithful husband, and simple-minded hillbilly. However, traditional unreconstructed writers, like award-winning Southern historian and Tennessee author Colonel Lochlainn Seabrook, know that General Forrest...

On 14 July 1958, with the fall of the Hashemite monarchy in Iraq, a chapter of Iraq's history ended. In the wake of this revolution - a revolution that eventually brought to power the Ba'ath party of Saddam Hussein - the ancien regime of...

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant admiral in the Japanese Navy was ordered to devise a devastating surprise attack on the American Navy. Always a realist and having spent years in America, warned that Japan could not win a war against the Americans; that Japan...

How to tribute Dr. Yosef Alfred Antonio ben-Jochannan, "Dr. Ben," the giant; an icon, "master teacher," scholar extraordinaire, nationalist and uncompromising gadfly in defense of Africa and her sons and daughters, is the challenge posed in this quest. Combining sugar, some spice and a...

When the Greek historian PLUTARCH (c. 46 A.D.-120 A.D.) set out to tell the tales of the famous figures from Greek and Roman history, he was more concerned with illuminating their characters than enumerating their deeds, more interested in exploring their moral failings and...

When the Greek historian PLUTARCH (c. 46 A.D.-120 A.D.) set out to tell the tales of the famous figures from Greek and Roman history, he was more concerned with illuminating their characters than enumerating their deeds, more interested in exploring their moral failings and...

A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2004 After spilling bourbon on Schnaubelt's grave, its pugnacious and very dead occupant becomes Ross's mentor, sidekick, and boozing companion through this epic telling of the hallucinatory, carnal, and ornery histories of the American Left and John...

This edition of Anne Clifford's (1590-1676) diaries and memoirs is the first to include all of her autobiographical writing. Clifford was a prominent noble woman who writes about her experiences in the courts of Elizabeth, James and Charles I. She tells the story of...

A tale of love. Letters. Fragile pieces of history found in a drawer, tucked away in the corners of a desk, or tied with a red ribbon. Words on paper, folded, placed into an envelope, stamped, and mailed to points around the country, even...

Arriving in England in 1950 with his two sisters, Alfie's journey was just beginning. He was brought to his fathers home town of Leicester, to an estate known locally as "dodge." This was the first time his father had been able to show off...

Jenkins' account of the constitutional struggle between the Liberal government of the early twentieth century and the House of Lords. The battle started with the introduction of the People's Budget of 1909 and continued through two general elections until 1911 when the Lords accepted...

Prior to his death in 2007 Glynn Jordan wrote his memoirs and found an appreciative audience among family and friends. One wrote, "Glynn, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story with me. What a blessed life you have enjoyed." These stories and...

My Lady Pocahontas: A True Relation Of Virginia (1885) is a historical account of the life of Pocahontas, a Native American princess who played a significant role in the early colonization of Virginia by the English. The book was written by Anas Todkill, who...

The Life of F. M. Buckelew: The Indian Captive is a memoir written by F. M. Buckelew, detailing his life as a captive of Native American tribes during the mid-19th century. Buckelew was taken captive at the age of 14 and spent several years...

Author: Janet H. BurgentsISBN-10: 143632422XISBN-13: 9781436324229Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/2008Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d

""Chronicles Of The Great Rebellion: From The Beginning Of The Same Until The Fall Of Vicksburg"" is a historical book written by Allen M. Scott. The book provides a detailed account of the American Civil War, also known as the Great Rebellion, from its...

Death Was Our Escort is a biographical book that tells the story of Lieutenant Junior Grade Edward T. Hamilton, a member of the United States Navy Reserve who served during World War II. The book is written by Ernest G. Vetter and provides a...

The book ""Alexander Pope; Samuel Johnson; Gray"" by Stephen, Leslie is a literary work that provides a comprehensive analysis of the lives and works of three prominent writers of the 18th century. The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of...

This is a book about family bonds and how they endure throughout the worst struggles of the world's worst war. Rosemarie Scheller grew up in war-torn Germany, in one of the prettiest and most sheltered regions of the country. She watched the progression of...

""The Shout of Paul's Silence"" is a book written by Alvin Boyd Kuhn that explores the life and teachings of the apostle Paul. The author delves into the historical context of Paul's writings and argues that his message has been misunderstood by many throughout...

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,...

Author: Stepas ZobarskasISBN-10: 1258514052ISBN-13: 9781258514051Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2012Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.30d

Illustrated With Sketches And Photographs, The Book Gives The History Of The Jersey Blues A Valiant Regiment In Continuous Service From 1673 Until 1910.Author: Charles Malcolm Brookfield GilmanISBN-10: 1258519119ISBN-13: 9781258519117Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/02/2012Pages: 150Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d