Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""The Sons of Kai: The Story the Indian Told"" by Henry Beston is a book that tells the story of the Wampanoag tribe, one of the indigenous peoples of North America. The book is based on a legend that was passed down orally through...

""Daring Deeds of Famous Pirates"" is a non-fiction book written by E. Keble Chatterton that chronicles the adventures of some of the most notorious pirates, filibusters, and buccaneers in history. The book tells true stories of the bravery, resourcefulness, and daring deeds of these...

""The True Story Of George Washington: Called The Father Of His Country"" by Elbridge S. Brooks is a biographical account of the life of George Washington, one of the most important figures in American history. The book details Washington's early life, his military career,...

Note: The foregoing has been typed from the original hand written Journal of Frederick W. Sims, spelling and punctuation only have been changed. The original copy owned by Everett E. Sims, son of Frederick W. Sims. Fredrick W. SimsI found this journal among papers...

"I will show them there is at least one Mexican in the country who is not afraid of a Texas cowboy." Having drawn the line, teenager Elfego Baca backed up his words with his six guns. Nobody, but nobody, even Texans, would any longer...

In Five Volumes. Volume 1-3, The Story Of Hoover Dam; Volume 4-5, The Story Of Boulder Dam. Additional Contributors Are Allen S. Park, Norman S. Gallison, Copeland Lake, And A. Gilbert Darwin.Author: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyISBN-10: 1258505363ISBN-13: 9781258505363Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize:...

Author: Lee Thomas, William Ashley SundayISBN-10: 1258120062ISBN-13: 9781258120061Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

Brilliant scholar, dedicated physician, prolific author, Torah leader... Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon was all of these and much more. But what were his early years like? What struggles and challenges did he endure? This biography tells the story of the Rambam's life in a...

Written between 1771 and 1790, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished record of Franklin's rich life history and the legacy he built in his scientific and political career. The classic memoir was published after Franklin passed away. The autobiography is divided into...

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...

The Life of De Lafayette is a biographical work written by Marie Antoinette Virginie De Lafayette in 1872. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of the French aristocrat and military officer, Marquis de Lafayette. The author, who was a...

""Personal Experiences On The Oregon Trail: Sixty Years Ago"" is a book written by Ezra Meeker in 1912. The book is a personal account of Meeker's journey on the Oregon Trail in 1852, when he was just a young man. Meeker recounts his experiences...

Wellesley College, 1875-1900: Historical Address is a book written by Louise Josephine McCoy North and published in 1900. The book provides a detailed historical account of Wellesley College, a private women's liberal arts college located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1875 until...

""A Tour Through Part Of The North Provinces Of America: Being A Series Of Letters Wrote On The Spot, In The Years 1774 And 1775"" is a book written by Patrick McRobert and published in 1776. The book is a collection of letters written...

Forty Years Of Official And Unofficial Life In An Oriental Crown Colony V2: Being The Life Of Sir Richard F. Morgan (1879) is a book written by William Digby. The book is a biography of Sir Richard F. Morgan, who spent forty years of...

Red Fenwick's West: Yesterday And Today is a book written by Robert W. Red Fenwick that takes readers on a journey through the history and present-day of the American West. The book is a collection of stories and photographs that capture the spirit of...

""Short Stories Of Our Shy Neighbors"" is a collection of fictional stories written by Meriba A. B. Kelly. The book features a variety of short stories, each of which focuses on the unique experiences of shy individuals. The stories explore the challenges and struggles...

""Commemorative of Calvin and Luther Blanchard: Acton Minutemen, 1775"" is a book written by Alfred Sereno Hudson. It is a historical account of the Acton Minutemen, a group of American soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The book specifically focuses on two...

""Prince Lichnowsky, Ambassador of Peace: A Study of Prewar Diplomacy 1912-1914"" is a historical book written by Edward F. Willis. The book focuses on the role of Prince Karl Max Lichnowsky, a German diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United Kingdom from...

Thomas Paine: Prophet and Martyr of Democracy is a biographical account of the life and work of Thomas Paine, written by Mary Agnes Best. Paine was an English-American political activist, philosopher, and writer who played a significant role in the American Revolution and the...

The Queen's Doctor is a historical non-fiction book written by Robert Neumann. The book tells the fascinating story of Johann Friedrich Struensee, a German physician who became the personal physician of King Christian VII of Denmark in the late 18th century. Struensee quickly rose...

A Woman In Steel: Rebecca Lukens is a biographical book written by Robert W. Wolcott. The book tells the inspiring story of Rebecca Lukens, who was the first female CEO of a major American company. Lukens was born in 1794 and grew up in...

Doctor William Crawford Gorgas of Alabama and the Panama Canal is a biographical account of the life and work of Dr. William Crawford Gorgas, a renowned public health physician who played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal. Written by Thomas...

The True Story of Lafayette by Elbridge S. Brooks is a non-fiction book that chronicles the life of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who played a significant role in the American Revolution. The book explores Lafayette's early life, his decision to join...

There's no available information at this time. Author will provide once information is available.Author: Horace Cheeves, Denise Nicole CheevesISBN-10: 1412043603ISBN-13: 9781412043601Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/09/2004Pages: 366Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d

Few men of the Civil War era were as complicated or infamous as William Clarke Quantrill. Most who know him recognize him as the architect of the Confederate raid on Lawrence, Kansas, in August 1863 that led to the murder of 180 mostly unarmed...

Few men of the Civil War era were as complicated or infamous as William Clarke Quantrill. Most who know him recognize him as the architect of the Confederate raid on Lawrence, Kansas, in August 1863 that led to the murder of 180 mostly unarmed...

Alabama Short Stories, Volume 1 is the companion book to the Alabama Short Stories podcast. Volume 1 is the first three seasons of ten episodes of the Alabama Short Stories podcast. There are thirty stories about artists, inventors, athletes, and exceptional people from Alabama....

""A Brief History of Jacob Wismer: And A Complete Genealogical Family Register"" is a book written by A. J. Fretz and published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive history of the life of Jacob Wismer, a prominent figure in the early settlement of...

Mounted Justice: True Stories Of The Pennsylvania State Police (1922) is a non-fiction book written by Katherine Mayo. The book is a collection of true stories about the Pennsylvania State Police, focusing on their mounted division. The author provides a detailed account of the...

The book titled ""The Border Settlers Of Northwestern Virginia From 1768 To 1795: Embracing The Life Of Jesse Hughes And Other Noted Scouts Of The Great Woods Of The Trans-Allegheny"" was written by Lucullus Virgil McWhorter and published in 1915. The book is a...

The Douglass family has a rich history that spans centuries. This comprehensive memoir and genealogy delves deep into the family's past, tracing their roots and detailing the lives of their most distinguished members. From war heroes to politicians, this book is a must-read for...

In this gripping memoir, George Faludy recounts his experiences as a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. With powerful and vivid prose, Faludy brings to life the horrors of the Holocaust and the resilience of the human spirit.This work has...

This book is a classic narrative of modern exploration; a story of adventure, enterprise and patient scientific exploration, illustrated by photographs taken on the expedition.The Simpson is a sand-ridge desert extending 200 miles (322 km) west to east, the ridges running parallel from north...

The last king of America, George III, has been ridiculed as a complete disaster who frittered away the colonies and went mad in his old age. The truth is much more nuanced and fascinating--and will completely change the way readers and historians view his...

My journey goes back in time to Burton, Michigan's history, when it was still the "Atherton Settlement" (1835-1855). Genesee County was formed in 1836, Michigan wasn't even a state, until 1837. This was an exciting time for new families to settle here, finding land...

Bourrienne, a close friend and advisor to Napoleon, provides a firsthand account of the emperor's life and career. From his rise to power to his eventual downfall, Bourrienne sheds light on the man behind the myth. This book is a must-read for anyone interested...

Travel back in time to 18th century Paris and spend an evening with two of America's favorite Founding Fathers. In the comfort of Jefferson's residence, you sit down with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson and they tell you in their own words the most...

The Maxwells of Montreal Volume II (Middle and Late Years) covers the years 1923-1952. Beginning with the early ministry of the Guardian and the pilgrimage of May and her daughter in 1923/4, it describes Mary's education as a young Bahá'í, her pilgrimage during her...

Stonewall Jackson depended on him, General Lee complimented him, Union soldiers admired him, and women in Maryland, Virginia, and even Pennsylvania adored him. Henry Kyd Douglas devoted himself to the Southern cause, fighting its battles and enduring its defeats, and during and shortly after...

Going from the jungles of the wartime Philippines to the schoolyards of northwestern Oklahoma is no easy transition. For one twelve-year-old girl, it meant distance not only across the globe but also within her own family.Born to a Filipino father and an American mother,...

This engrossing book tells the story of the Florescu family, from its feudal blood ties, to the notorious 15th century figure Vlad Tepes (Count Dracula), right up to present day, touching on such diverse personalities as the Kennedys, Bill Clinton, and Michael Jackson. In...

New York Times bestselling author Sarah Vowell explores the Puritans and their journey to America in The Wordy Shipmates. Even today, America views itself as a Puritan nation, but Vowell investigates what that means -- and what it should mean. What was this great...

From radical abolitionist John Brown to presidential candidate Bob Dole to visionary environmentalist Wes Jackson, Kansas history is bursting with fascinating stories of individuals who made a difference to the nation and whose lives reveal much about our collective past.Prominent Kansas historian Virgil Dean...

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...

General Suharto is synonymous with modern Indonesia. He became President amidst extreme social upheaval and mass violence in 1966 and retained his position until 1998. In this book R.E. Elson provides insights into a man who exerted extraordinary power and influence, presented himself as...

The Spanish empire in America was the first of the great seaborne empires of western Europe; it was for long the richest and the most formidable, the focus of envy, fear, and hatred. Its haphazard beginning dates from 1492; it was to last more...

From the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, a clear-eyed exploration of the career of Leon Trotsky, the tragic hero who "dreamed of justice and then wreaked havoc," by a leading expert on human rights and the former Soviet Union "An accessible scholarly account of a...

From his entrance into Democratic leadership circles in the 1950s through his years in the Kennedy administration and up until his last days, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., was always at the vital center of American politics. For more than half a century, the master historian...

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ACADEMY AWARD(R)-WINNING MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OPPENHEIMER - "A riveting account of one of history's most essential and paradoxical figures."--Christopher Nolan #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - PULITZER PRIZE WINNER - The definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the...