Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""George Washington: Man and Monument"" is a biography of the first President of the United States, written by Marcus Cunliffe. The book explores the life and achievements of Washington, from his childhood in Virginia to his military leadership during the Revolutionary War and his...

Rhapsody In Black: The Life Story Of John Jasper is a biographical book written by Richard Ellsworth Day that tells the life story of John Jasper, an African American preacher who gained fame in the mid-19th century for his powerful sermons and unique preaching...

""Traveling West in '47: Daughters of Utah Pioneers"" is a historical book written by Orson Pratt. It tells the story of a group of women who were part of the Mormon pioneer migration to Utah in 1847. The book focuses on the experiences of...

Johnson's Life of Pope is a biographical work by Samuel Johnson that was first published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of Alexander Pope, one of the most prominent poets of the 18th century. It covers Pope's...

Anecdotes of the Puritans is a book written by Joseph Alden and published in 1849. The book contains a collection of short stories about the lives and experiences of the Puritans who lived in England and America during the 16th and 17th centuries. The...

The book titled ""The Quarterly Publication Of The Historical And Philosophical Society Of Ohio V13-15: 1918-1920 (1920)"" is a collection of articles published by the Historical and Philosophical Society of Ohio between 1918 and 1920. The book is authored by L. Belle Hamlin, who...

Daniel Claus' Narrative of His Relations with Sir William Johnson and Experiences in the Lake George Fight and Native Troops in Our Colonial Possessions (1904) is a historical account of the author's experiences during the French and Indian War. Claus was a loyalist who...

Chronicles Of The Mayors And Sheriffs Of London, 1188-1274 And The French Chronicle Of London, 1259-1343 is a historical book written by Arnald Fitz-Thedmar in 1863. The book is a compilation of two chronicles that provide a detailed account of the political and social...

""Let The Coyotes Howl: A Story Of Philmont Scout Ranch"" is a captivating book written by Samuel D. Bogan about his experiences at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The book is a memoir that takes readers on a journey through the author's...

Mountain Stories of Old Louisiana is a book that explores the history and culture of the mountainous regions of Louisiana. Written by Wilkinson and Andrews, the book is a collection of stories and anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the lives of the people...

""A Genealogical Memoir Of The Leonard Family: Containing A Full Account Of The First Three Generations Of The Family Of James Leonard"" is a book written by William Reed Deane and published in 1851. The book is a detailed account of the Leonard family's...

One of the most famous queens in history, Mary Stuart lived in her homeland for just twelve years: as a dauntless child who laughed at her friendsʼ seasickness as they sailed to safety in France and later, on her return as a 18-year-old widow...

William The Conqueror And The Feudal System, A Sketch: A Lecture (1880) is a historical book written by John Coke Fowler. The book provides a detailed account of the life and reign of William the Conqueror, the first Norman King of England. The author...

Sixteen Months At The Gold Diggings is a book written by Daniel B. Woods and first published in 1851. The book is a memoir of Woods' experiences during the California Gold Rush of 1849-1850. Woods was a young man who left his home in...

Michael Hillegas and His Descendants is a historical book written by Emma St. Clair Nichols and published in 1891. The book tells the story of Michael Hillegas, an American politician and businessman who served as the first Treasurer of the United States from 1777...

In 1849, at just 13 years old, Philip Hankin entered the Royal Navy and engaged in campaigns to suppress the trade of enslaved people on the coasts of Africa. His naval career brought him to Vancouver Island in 1858, where he helped survey the...

Lord Milner is a biography of Alfred Milner, a prominent British statesman and colonial administrator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by W.B. Luke and originally published in 1901, the book provides a detailed account of Milner's life and career, from...

""William Slade of Windsor, Connecticut: And His Descendants"" is a genealogical work written by Thomas Bellows Peck in 1910. The book is focused on tracing the lineage of William Slade, an early settler of Windsor, Connecticut, and his descendants. The author provides detailed information...

In this book, Mary Richmond Baylies Allen provides a detailed account of the history and lives of two prominent Massachusetts families, the Baylies and the Richmonds. Drawing on family histories and personal memories, she describes the lives and accomplishments of various family members, including...

This book is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent residents of Wells County, Indiana. The memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of local leaders and entrepreneurs, as well as ordinary citizens who played a role in shaping the county's history and...

This book is a biography of Marcus Whitman, a missionary who played a key role in the early settlement of Oregon. It provides a detailed account of his life and accomplishments, including his work with the Cayuse Indians and his efforts to promote settlement...

Originally published in 1933, "Come Easy, Go Easy" is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences during the Nevada Gold Rush period. Arthur Mason gives a vivid and realistic portrayal of the wild and adventurous times of the late 19th century. His story is...

This colorful memoir recounts the author's experiences as a colonial administrator in British Malaya in the early 20th century. Winstedt paints a vivid picture of life in the colonies, describing the people, places, and customs he encountered. He also reflects on the challenges of...

This oral history transcript provides a firsthand account of Dillon S. Myer's life and work, including his role as director of the War Relocation Authority during World War II. Myer was responsible for the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans in concentration camps,...

This biography explores the fascinating lives of Timothy and Rhoda Ogden Edwards, a prominent couple in early American society. With detailed research and insightful analysis, author William H. Edwards provides a compelling portrait of their unique contributions to history.This work has been selected by...

The General Biographical Dictionary is a comprehensive collection of biographies of eminent figures in British, Irish, and world history. With entries on more than 30,000 people, this book offers readers a wealth of information on the lives and achievements of some of history's greatest...

Explore the life and philosophy of one of America's founding fathers, Thomas Paine, in this in-depth biography. The book also includes a reprint of Paine's seminal work, Common Sense, which inspired a revolution and changed the course of world history.This work has been selected...

Unveiling the Unbeatable: The Unfathomable World of Guinness World RecordsDive into a world where the unimaginable becomes reality, where limits are shattered, and where the extraordinary is just the beginning. Step into the mesmerizing universe of Guinness World Records, a realm filled with awe-inspiring...

After many decades, a determined search by descendants of the Singer, Wites, and Torgovnick families restored their connection to each other as cousins and children of Holocaust victims. After World War II many family members found themselves in Lodz, Poland, but as they migrated...

Religious freedom is not something found the world over. It is particularly not evident in Iran where religious persecution takes place against the Bahá'í, the country's second largest religion. What's remarkable is so many in this minority group are successful in spite of the...

Religious freedom is not something found the world over. It is particularly not evident in Iran where religious persecution takes place against the Bahá'í, the country's second largest religion. What's remarkable is so many in this minority group are successful in spite of the...

The first family named Dow in America landed in 1637, escaping from the persecution of the English kings and the Anglican Church as a part of the 'great migration' begun by the Pilgrims 17 years earlier. Two hundred and seventy years later, descendent George...

William Edward Dodd rose from an impoverished background to become one of the early twentieth century's more distinguished southern historians. While many southern intellectuals of his time denied the existence of class conflict, Dodd made it his life's theme and was unique in using...

These abstracts embody virtually every shred of evidence available in the local and general archives of Virginia pertaining to the families Abstracts of 17th- and 18th-Century Virginia Records Relating to the Families of Allen, Bacon, Ballard, Batchelder, Blouet, Brassieur, (Brashear), Cary, Crenshaw, Dabney, Exum,...

Mosquito Warrior tells the engrossing story of General William C. Gorgas (1854-1920), the once-renowned pioneer in tropical disease research and public health. His fascinating life illuminates vast transformations in the United States, including the end of the Civil War and the industrialization of the...

These abstracts embody virtually every shred of evidence available in the local and general archives of Virginia pertaining to the families Abstracts of 17th- and 18th-Century Virginia Records Relating to the Families of Allen, Bacon, Ballard, Batchelder, Blouet, Brassieur, (Brashear), Cary, Crenshaw, Dabney, Exum,...

This memoir is no misty-eyed bit of nostalgia. Frank Wilkeson writes, he tells us, because "the history of the fighting to suppress the slave holders' rebellion, thus far written, has been the work of commanding generals. The private soldiers who won the battles, and...

The Gandhi Reader collects the significant writings by and about Mahatma Gandhi, culled form 500 volumes, newspapers, and magazines. Here is Gandhi in his own words and those of his closest associates, including selections from his autobiography; descriptions of Gandhi by Romain Rollard, Jawaharlal...

King Cnut ruled England from 1017 to 1035 and left behind him a legacy of peace, law and order. However, the beginnings of his kingship were less auspicious. He was a cruel and vicious warrior, who invaded England with his father Swegen Forkbeard, perhaps...

Moral paragon, public servant, founding father; scoundrel, opportunist, womanizing phony: There are many Benjamin Franklins. Now, as we celebrate the tercentenary of Franklin's birth, Jerry Weinberger reveals the Franklin behind the many masks and shows that the real Franklin was far more remarkable than...

Ellen Wilkinson viewed herself as part of an international radical community and became involved in socialist, feminist, and pacifist movements that spanned the globe. By focusing on the extent to which Wilkinson's activism transcended Britain's borders, Laura Beers adjusts our perception of the British...

Author: C. O. LampISBN-10: 0595228712ISBN-13: 9780595228713Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/30/2002Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d

Winner, 1992 Association des Ecrivains de Langue Fran軋ise Prix Europ馥n "I have lived, alone, in a cell, 157,852,800 seconds of solitude and fear. Cause for screaming! They sentence me to live yet another 220,838,400 seconds! To live them or to die from them."--from The...

When a reluctant President Sukarno gave Lieutenant General Soeharto full executive authority in March 1966, Indonesia was a deeply divided nation, fractured along ideological, class, religious, and ethnic lines. Soeharto took a country in chaos, the largest in Southeast Asia, and transformed it into...

Be inspired by quotations from Barack Obama, our 44th, and first African-American President of the United States, in this elegant hardcover edition. This collection of motivational and inspirational quotes will make you feel good about America. Featuring a portrait of President Obama on the...

Set in the early twentieth century, this riveting tale follows Marie Little and Earl Layman, who left different parts of Appalachia to better themselves in Knoxville, Tennessee. It explores events central to the city, such as the tumultuous riot in 1919. Earl witnessed the...

Eric 'Winkle' Brown was Britain's greatest pilot. His extraordinary flying career saw him fight in the Battle of Britain, narrowly escape death on a torpedoed aircraft carrier, achieve a litany of new records and firsts as a test pilot, and fly more kinds of...

He was the most social of writers, and at the height of his career, he was the very nexus of the glamorous worlds of the arts, politics and society, a position best exemplified by his still legendary Black and White Ball. Truman truly knew...

From Anne Frank to Stevie Wonder, Malala Yousafzai to Louis Braille, Little Legends Alphabet beautifully presents the A to Z of children who have reached beyond their years making an indelible impact on our world. Inspiring your little legend is as easy as ABC.ISBN-10:...

In this magisterial full-scale biography of America s greatest storyteller and satirist, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist Fred Kaplan refashions our image of Mark Twain and etches a vibrant portrait of a singular personality who created some of the most memorable literary...