Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""Jefferson Davis: His Life and Personality"" is a comprehensive biography of the former President of the Confederate States of America, written by Schaff and Morris. The book covers Davis's life from his birth in Kentucky in 1808 to his death in Louisiana in 1889....

""When Men Were Sold: An Address"" is a historical book written by Edward Hicks Magill and published in 1898. The book is a thoughtful and insightful address that delves into the history of slavery in the United States. Magill discusses the horrors of the...

The Letters of Wolfe Tone is a collection of personal letters written by the Irish revolutionary leader, Theobald Wolfe Tone. The book was first published in 1920 and contains a selection of letters that span the years 1784 to 1798. These letters provide a...

The Ethiopian: A Narrative of the Society of Human Leopards is a historical novel written by John Cameron Grant and first published in 1900. The book is set in Ethiopia during the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man named...

Madame Recamier And Her Friends is a book written by Madame Lenormant and published in 1867. It is a biography of the famous French socialite, Juliette Recamier, who was known for her beauty, intelligence, and charm. The book provides a detailed account of Recamier's...

Garrison Tales From Tonquin is a book written by James O'Neill. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in Tonquin, which is a former French colony in Vietnam. The stories are based on the experiences of the author who was...

""An Hour with David Livingstone: A Biography"" is a book written by Walter McCleary that provides a brief but comprehensive overview of the life and accomplishments of David Livingstone, a famous Scottish explorer and missionary who played a significant role in the exploration and...

The American Years Of John Boyle O'Reilly 1870-1890 is a book written by Francis G McManamin that provides a detailed account of the life of John Boyle O'Reilly, an Irish poet, journalist, and activist who immigrated to the United States in the late 19th...

My Father, Henry Clay Frick is a memoir written by Helen Clay Frick, the daughter of one of America's most prominent industrialists and art collectors, Henry Clay Frick. In this book, Helen shares personal stories and recollections of her father, offering readers a unique...

The Story of Henry E. Huntington, Constructive Capitalist: A Little Known Master of Millions is a biography written by Isaac Frederick Marcosson and published in 1914. The book details the life and achievements of Henry E. Huntington, a wealthy American businessman and philanthropist who...

""The Two Protectors: Oliver and Richard Cromwell"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Richard Tangye. The book focuses on the lives and roles of Oliver and Richard Cromwell, two of the most prominent figures in English history. Oliver Cromwell was the Lord Protector...

The book titled ""The Life And Services Of Joel R. Poinsett, The Confidential Agent In South Carolina Of President Jackson During The Nullification Troubles Of 1832"" is a biographical work by Charles J. Stille. The book delves into the life and career of Joel...

""A Salem Shipmaster And Merchant: The Autobiography Of George Nichols"" is a memoir written by George Nichols, a successful shipmaster and merchant from Salem, Massachusetts. The book provides a detailed account of Nichols' life, from his childhood in Salem to his career as a...

""George Sand"" is a biographical work written by the renowned American author, Henry James. This book delves into the life of the French novelist and feminist, Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who wrote under the pen name George Sand. James provides a detailed account of...

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""6,000 Miles of Fence: Life on the XIT Ranch of Texas"" is a memoir written by Cordia Sloan Duke, detailing her experiences living and working on the famous XIT Ranch in Texas during the early 20th century. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into...

The book ""Keating And Forbes Families: And Reminiscences Of C. A. Keating, 1758-1920"" is a historical account of the Keating and Forbes families, written by Cecil A. Keating and published in 1920. The book traces the history of these families from 1758 to 1920,...

Memoirs of Barras, Member of the Directorate V2: The Directorate Up to the Eighteenth Fructidor (1895) is a historical book written by Paul Barras, a French politician and member of the Directory during the French Revolution. The book is a personal account of his...

Madagascar: Or Robert Drury�������s Journal During Fifteen Years������� Captivity On That Island is a historical book written by Robert Drury, an English sailor who was shipwrecked off the coast of Madagascar in 1701 and taken captive by the native people. The book is a...

The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom Volume 7 is a comprehensive reference book written by George Edward Cokayne and originally published in 1896. This volume covers the peerages that were extant, extinct, or dormant at the time...

English Record of the Whaley Family and Its Branches in America is a book written by Samuel Whaley and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Whaley family and its various branches in America. It traces the family's origins...

""Eight Months In An Ox Wagon: Reminiscences Of Boer Life"" is a book written by Edward F. Sandeman in 1880. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during his eight-month journey through South Africa in an ox wagon. The book provides...

The Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand is a memoir written by the infamous Missouri bushwhacker and outlaw, Samuel S. Hildebrand. In this book, Hildebrand recounts his life story, from his childhood in Missouri to his exploits as a guerrilla fighter during the Civil War....

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The Life of Paracelsus and the Substance of His Teachings is a biographical and philosophical work written by Franz Hartmann. The book details the life of Paracelsus, a renowned physician and alchemist who lived during the Renaissance period. It explores his teachings on medicine,...

The Life of Charlemagne is a historical biography written by Eginhard, a contemporary of Charlemagne, the famed king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor. The book is a detailed account of Charlemagne's life, from his birth in 742 to his death in 814,...

The Einstein Theory of Relativity: A Concise Statement is a book written by Hendrik Antoon Lorentz in 1920. The book provides a clear and concise explanation of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity, which revolutionized the field of physics in the early 20th century. Lorentz,...

Elias Loomis, 1811-1889: Memorial Address (1890) is a book written by Hubert Anson Newton. The book is a tribute to Elias Loomis, a renowned American mathematician, astronomer, and meteorologist who lived from 1811 to 1889. The book contains a comprehensive biography of Loomis, detailing...

My Frontier Days and Indian Fights on the Plains of Texas is a historical memoir written by Henry W. Strong. In this book, Strong recounts his experiences as a Texas Ranger during the late 1800s. He describes the challenges and dangers he faced while...

Jacob H. Schiff: His Life and Letters V2 is a biography of the prominent American banker and philanthropist Jacob H. Schiff, written by Cyrus Adler. The book is the second volume of a two-part series, and covers the period of Schiff's life from 1897...

The Studwell Family of Fairfield County, Connecticut (1899) is a historical book written by James Willette Studwell. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Studwell family, which was one of the earliest settlers in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It traces the genealogy of the...

""The Life, Trial And Execution Of Captain John Brown, Known As Old Brown Of Ossawatomie: With A Full Account Of The Attempted Insurrection At Harper�������s Ferry"" is a non-fiction book written by Robert De Witt. The book provides a detailed account of the life,...

The Life of Josiah Henson: Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada is an autobiographical account written by Josiah Henson himself and published in 1849. The book tells the story of Henson's life as a slave in Maryland, his escape to freedom in...

Adventures Of A Younger Son is a novel written by Edward John Trelawny and first published in 1897. The story follows the adventures of the protagonist, a younger son named Edward, who is forced to leave his comfortable life in England to seek his...

Pioneer Sketches of the Upper Whitewater Valley: Quaker Stronghold of the West is a historical book written by Bernhard Knollenberg. The book is a collection of sketches that describe the early pioneers who settled in the Upper Whitewater Valley region of Indiana in the...

Alexander The Great And The Hellenistic Age is a historical book written by James Henry Breasted. The book explores the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, one of the most prominent figures in ancient history. It also delves into the Hellenistic Age, which...

The Revolutions of Persia Volume 2 is a historical account of the life and reign of Nadir Kouli, a prominent Persian ruler who rose to power as a result of a coup in 1736. The book is written by Jonas Hanway and was originally...

My Jubilee Volume is a book written by Joseph Edwards Carpenter and published in 1883. The book is a collection of essays, poems, and speeches that Carpenter wrote and delivered throughout his life. The volume was published to commemorate Carpenter's 50th year as a...

William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England is a historical text that covers the reigns of the monarchs of England from the earliest period up until the reign of King Stephen. The book is authored by J. A. Giles and is based...

The Trail of Death: Letters of Benjamin Marie Petit is a historical non-fiction book written by Irving McKee. The book is a collection of letters written by Benjamin Marie Petit, a French Jesuit missionary who accompanied a group of Potawatomi Indians on their forced...

""Saint, Seer and Scientist: The Remarkable Story of George Washington Carver of Tuskegee, Alabama"" is a biography written by J.H. Hunter about the life of George Washington Carver, a prominent African American scientist, inventor, and educator. The book details Carver's early life, including his...

The Stoddard Family: Being An Account Of Some Of The Descendants Of John Stodder Of Hingham, Massachusetts Colony (1912) is a book written by Francis Russell Stoddard Jr. The book is a comprehensive genealogical account of the Stoddard family, tracing their lineage back to...

""A Memoir, Biographical And Genealogical, Of Sir John Leverett, Governor Of Massachusetts, 1673-1679"" is a book written by Charles Edward Leverett and published in 1856. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Sir John Leverett, who served as the Governor of...

Vitus Bering, The Discoverer Of Bering Strait: Russian Explorations 1725-1743 is a historical account of the life and work of Vitus Bering, a Danish explorer who discovered the Bering Strait and explored the coast of Alaska and Siberia. The book is written by Peter...

William Richardson Davie: A Memoir, With His Letters And Notes is a book written by J. G. De Roulhac Hamilton. The book is a biography of William Richardson Davie, a prominent figure in the American Revolution and the early years of the United States....

The History of Sir George Ellison is a novel written by Sarah Scott. The book tells the story of Sir George Ellison, a wealthy and influential man from the 18th century. The story is set in London, and it follows Sir George's life from...

The Countess Tolstoy's Later Diary 1891-1897 is a book written by Countess Alexandra Tolstoy, the wife of the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The diary covers the period from 1891 to 1897, during which time the couple lived on their estate in Yasnaya Polyana....

The book ""Journal and Correspondence of Miss Adams, Daughter of John Adams, Second President of the United States"" is a historical account of the life of Abigail Adams, the daughter of one of America's founding fathers. Written by Abigail's niece, Abigail Adams Smith, the...

The History Of The Reign Of Tipu Sultan: Being A Continuation Of The Neshani Hyduri (1864) is a book written by Hussein Ali Khan Kirmani. It is a historical account of the reign of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in...

Thomas Hale, The Glover of Newbury, Massachusetts, 1635: And His Descendants (1877) is a historical book written by Robert Safford Hale. The book is a genealogical study of Thomas Hale, a prominent figure in the early history of Newbury, Massachusetts. Hale was a skilled...