Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Todd Family In America: Or The Descendants Of Christopher Todd, 1637-1919 (1920) is a comprehensive genealogy book written by John Edwards Todd. The book provides a detailed account of the lineage of the Todd family in America, tracing their ancestry back to Christopher...

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 Miles Morgan Family of Springfield, Massachusetts is a historical book written by Frank Farnsworth Starr and published in 1904. The book traces the lineage of the Morgan family, one of the earliest settlers in Springfield, Massachusetts. The book provides a detailed account of...

""The Pleasures of Retirement, Preferable to the Joys of Dissipation"" is a book written by Charles Pinot Duclos in 1774. The book explores the benefits and joys of retirement, arguing that the peace and contentment that come with a life of leisure are far...

Dream Life and Real Life: A Little African Story is a novel written by Olive Schreiner and published in 1893. The story is set in South Africa and follows the life of a young girl named Lyndall. The novel is divided into two parts,...

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Richard of York, Father of Kings explores the life and legacy of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, shedding new light on his role in the Wars of the Roses and the events surrounding the Battle of Wakefield. While Richard III often dominates historical...

When Theoderic the Great entered the city of Rome in 500, as an Ostrogothic king, the citizens in Rome could have been forgiven for thinking an Emperor had returned. Everything he did, from his journey, to his arrival, and actions in the city itself,...

Maecenas remains shadowy despite being vital to the success of Augustus. Based on sustainable evidence this study of the importance of Maecenas takes scholarship in new and important directions.Author: Peter MountfordISBN-10: 1032178213ISBN-13: 9781032178219Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2021Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.82d

"Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians" recounts Fanny Kelly's harrowing experiences as a captive of the Sioux Indians in the American West. This gripping captivity narrative offers a firsthand account of frontier life and survival amidst the conflicts of the 19th century....

"All In The Day's Work: An Autobiography" by pioneering journalist Ida M. Tarbell offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of a woman who shaped American history during the Progressive Era. Tarbell, best known for her groundbreaking exposé on the oil industry,...

Experience the harrowing realities of wartime survival in "My Cave Life in Vicksburg," a powerful personal narrative from Mary Ann Loughborough. This gripping account plunges readers into the heart of the Siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War. Loughborough vividly recounts her experiences...

"Recollections of Abraham Lincoln 1847-1865" offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the life of one of America's most iconic figures. Written by Ward Hill Lamon, a close associate and friend of Lincoln, this biography provides firsthand accounts and personal observations spanning Lincoln's political...

"Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House" is Elizabeth Keckley's compelling memoir of her life, offering a unique perspective on American history. As a former slave who purchased her freedom, Keckley's journey took her from the...

Delve into the turbulent history of the Netherlands with John Lothrop Motley's compelling "The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland, 1613-15." This meticulously researched work offers a profound exploration of Dutch history during a pivotal period, focusing on the life...

An account of the life and death of Prince Lee Boo, a member of the ruling family of the island of Pelew (now Palau) in the western Pacific. The book was written by Captain Wilson, who visited the island in the late 18th century...

Joseph Gutteridge was a fascinating figure in nineteenth-century England, a self-made man who rose to become a successful businessman and politician. In this detailed memoir, his life is chronicled from his humble beginnings to his many accomplishments, providing a window into a bygone era.This...

In late 19th century Africa, native explorer Mehmed Emin Pasha was a crucial figure in the colonial struggles for control over the African continent. In this gripping biography, University of California Economics Professor M.C. Plehn chronicles the life and exploits of this extraordinary figure.This...

This fascinating memoir offers an inside look at the life and career of Clarence King, a renowned geologist, explorer, and writer who played a crucial role in the early development of the American West. Drawing on unpublished letters, photographs, and other archival materials, the...

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,...

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,...

In this classic memoir that explores the Nazi presence in the south of Chile after the war, Marjorie Agosín writes in the voice of her mother, Frida, who grew up as the daughter of European Jewish immigrants in Chile in the World War II...

This book treats more than 750 families that were firmly established, by the time of the work's original publication in 1912, in the central latitudes of the state. Based on a survey of the contents of the volumes, this region was broadly defined by...

Equipped only with the final letters written by her murdered great-grandparents and old photography, the author embarked on a journey into the Holocaust, which led to the story of many murdered relatives and also to surviving relatives around the globe.Author: Susan G. SchoenenbergerISBN-10: 0759685355ISBN-13:...

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...

Moshe's Children presents the inspiring story of Moshe Zeiri, a Jewish carpenter responsible for rescuing hundreds of Jewish refugee children who had survived the Final Solution. During the liberation of Italy, Zeiri, a volunteer in the British Army in Italy, assumed responsibility for and...

Originally published in 1868--when it was attacked as an "indecent book" authored by a "traitorous eavesdropper"--Behind the Scenes is the story of Elizabeth Keckley, who began her life as a slave and became a privileged witness to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Keckley bought...

A riveting glimpse of life and love during and after World War II--a heart-warming, touching, and thoroughly absorbing true story of a world gone by.In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined twenty-four-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided...

In The DiMaggios, acclaimed sportswriter Tom Clavin reveals the untold Great American Story of three brothers, Joltin' Joe, Dom, and Vince DiMaggio, and the Great American Game--baseball--that would consume their lives.A vivid portrait of a family and the ways in which their shifting fortunes...

Author: T. a. StevensISBN-13: 9798992591903Publisher: Throughline PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/12/2025Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.64d

Between 1840 and 1870 hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic dreamers embarked on the 2000-mile journey into the wide-open frontier of the United States in search of free land gold adventure and a better life Although only a few women were numbered aAuthor: Chris EnssISBN-10:...

An extraordinary true story of growing up inside MI6, uncovering family secrets, and tracing a legacy of British espionage across half a century. 'A fabulous romp of a book, part John le Carré, part Ealing comedy ... compulsively readable' - SUNDAY TIMES 'Tells the...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Queen and Diana, a groundbreaking story of the riveting hot-and-cold relationship between the House of Windsor and Winston Churchill. From an early age, Winston Churchill was convinced that he was a man of destiny....

The dramatic, absolutely outrageous story of Caroline of Brunswick, a beloved icon of the Regency era, who uplifted the voice of the public and unabashedly defied society's expectations, yet was shockingly robbed of her crown, from the host of the Vulgar History podcast. Caroline...

In the early seventeenth century, the sounds of the Atlantic whispering in her ears, Elizabeth Haney rides a ship bearing her from England to the burgeoning colony of Virginia, where she will join her husband, John. It is there that the two will begin...

"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential figures. Written with wit and candor, Franklin recounts his journey from humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to becoming a renowned scientist, inventor, diplomat, and statesman....

"Mr. Carley has compiled astounding stories of heroism and its effect on others that will leave you with your mouth agape. It seems that heroes come in all kinds: wealthy, poor, worker, prisoner, during peace and wartime. It's a reminder that the person next...

A profound meditation on history, progress, and self-understanding, The Education of Henry Adams chronicles the author's intellectual journey through a rapidly changing world. Blending autobiography with philosophical inquiry, Adams reflects on the forces shaping modernity and the limits of traditional education in an age...

In "Memories and Records, Volume 1," Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, offers a compelling look into his distinguished naval career and the significant events that shaped British maritime history. This autobiography provides a firsthand account of Fisher's experiences, strategic thinking, and the...

Relive the thrilling exploits of one of the most iconic figures of the American West in "Buffalo Bill and His Adventures in the West," penned by the celebrated dime novelist, Ned Buntline. This biographical account chronicles the life and times of William F. Cody,...

This is Volume One of a three-part biography of Clark Gable. During his heyday, he was the King of Hollywood, a role model, a patriotic symbol, and one of the most talked-about actors of the 20th Century. The uncensored details of Clark Gable's real...

Venture into the tumultuous era of the American Civil War with “Quantrell, The Terror Of The West, ” a gripping account of William Quantrill, a notorious Confederate guerilla leader. Penned under the pseudonym Alouette, this historical narrative delves into the life and exploits of...

Somewhere within Arthur Upfield's travelling dray were the clues to uncovering three acts of murder involving the grifter, Snowy Rowles. Once Upfield had published his crime thriller, The Sands of Windee, West Australian police gave chase, starting with the esteemed author of the Bony...

"The House Of Gordon, Volume 1" chronicles the rich and complex history of the Gordon family, a prominent Scottish clan with a legacy deeply intertwined with the political and social fabric of Scotland and Great Britain. This meticulously researched volume delves into the origins...

"Famous People of Japan (ancient and Modern)" offers a compelling look into the lives of significant figures who have shaped Japan's history. Authored by Edward S Stephenson and W Asano, this book explores the contributions of individuals across various fields, providing insights into their...

"Brief Sketch of the Hallock Ancestry in the United States" offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the Hallock family's lineage in America. Prepared as part of a larger memoir for Jeremiah and Moses Hallock between 1863 and 1866, this sketch provides valuable insights...

A love story and true account of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of personal memoirs, military history and historical biographies. Though I'm far away, my thoughts and love are always with you. Take good care of yourself for me, and I'll do...

“The Story of the Negro: The Rise of the Race from Slavery, Volume 2” continues Booker T. Washington's insightful exploration of African American history and progress. This volume delves deeper into the challenges and triumphs of Black individuals and communities in the aftermath of...