Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""Lincoln In The Telegraph Office"" is a non-fiction book written by David Homer Bates, which offers a unique and insightful perspective on the United States Military Telegraph Corps during the Civil War. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a telegraph operator during...

John Pember: The History Of The Pember Family In America is a comprehensive genealogy book written by Celeste Pember Hazen. The book traces the history of the Pember family in America, beginning with the arrival of John Pember in the early 1700s. The author...

""History of the Life of William Gilpin: A Character Study"" is a biographical book written by Hubert Howe Bancroft and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the life of William Gilpin, an English artist, clergyman, and author who lived in...

Historical Memoirs of Rob Roy and the Clan Macgregor: Including Original Notices of Lady Grange is a book written by Kenneth Macleay and published in 1881. The book is a detailed historical account of the Clan Macgregor, one of the most prominent Scottish clans,...

On the Road to Damascus 1936 is a historical fiction novel written by Nancy Fullwood. The story is set in 1936 and follows the journey of a young woman named Elizabeth as she travels to Damascus, Syria. Elizabeth is an English nurse who has...

Descendants Of John Cox is a genealogical book written by C.S. Williams in the year 1909. The book provides a comprehensive account of the descendants of John Cox, a prominent figure in the early history of America. The book traces the lineage of John...

Francis West of Duxbury, Massachusetts: And Some of His Ancestors and Descendants is a book written by Joseph A. West and published in 1911. The book is a genealogical account of the life of Francis West, who was a prominent figure in Duxbury, Massachusetts...

Chief Sealth (1903) is a non-fiction book written by Frank Carlson, which tells the story of Chief Sealth, also known as Chief Seattle, who was a prominent Native American leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes in the Pacific Northwest. The book explores the...

The Ox Team or the Old Oregon Trail 1852 to 1906 is a non-fiction book written by Ezra Meeker. The book is a personal account of Meeker's experiences traveling the Oregon Trail in the mid-19th century, as well as his subsequent efforts to preserve...

""The Life of John Birch"" is a biography written by Robert H. W. Welch Jr. that tells the story of one American boy and his journey through one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. John Birch was born in 1918 and grew...

""The Life of Paracelsus and the Substance of His Teachings"" is a biographical work written by Franz Hartmann that delves into the life and teachings of the famous Swiss physician and alchemist, Paracelsus. The book offers an in-depth look at Paracelsus' life, including his...

Rumor and Reflection is a collection of essays by the renowned art historian and critic, Bernard Berenson. The book covers a wide range of topics, including art, literature, politics, and philosophy. Berenson's essays are insightful and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the world...

Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton V1 is a book written by David Brewster that provides a detailed account of the life and work of Sir Isaac Newton. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses...

Edison V1: His Life and Inventions is a biographical work written by Frank Lewis Dyer and published in 1910. The book is the first volume in a two-part series that explores the life and work of Thomas Edison, one of the most important inventors...

Colonel Crockett's Exploits and Adventures in Texas is a memoir written by David Crockett, an American frontiersman, soldier, and politician. The book was published in 1837 and recounts Crockett's experiences during his time in Texas, where he fought in the Texas Revolution and ultimately...

""Franklin: The Life of an Optimist"" is a biography written by Andre Maurois that delves into the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most prominent founding fathers. The book covers Franklin's early life as a printer's apprentice, his rise to success as a...

Waltoniana is a book written by Isaak Walton, an English writer who is best known for his work The Compleat Angler. This book is a collection of his writings, which includes biographical sketches, letters, and other miscellaneous pieces. The book is divided into two...

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 book ""Descendants of Edward Treadwell: Through His Son John"" by William Alfred Robbins, published in 1911, is a genealogical work that traces the lineage of the Treadwell family. The book focuses specifically on the descendants of Edward Treadwell through his son John, and...

The book ""Letters By And To General Nathanael Greene: With Some To His Wife"" is a collection of personal letters written by and to General Nathanael Greene, a prominent American military leader during the Revolutionary War. The letters provide a glimpse into the life...

The Descendants Of Joseph Loomis is a historical book written by Elias Loomis in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive account of the descendants of Joseph Loomis, who migrated from Braintree, England to Windsor, Connecticut in the year 1638. Joseph Loomis was one of...

The Reminiscences of Daniel Bliss is a book written by Daniel Bliss and published in 1920. It is a personal account of his life, starting from his childhood in Lebanon, to his education in America, and his career as a missionary and educator in...

Representative Men And Old Families Of Southeastern Massachusetts V3 is a historical book published in 1912 by J. H. Beers Publisher. The book provides a detailed account of the representative men and old families of Southeastern Massachusetts, covering the period from the early colonial...

Sixty Years In Texas is a historical memoir written by George Jackson, originally published in 1908. The book recounts Jackson's experiences living in Texas from the late 1840s until the early 1900s. The author describes his journey from Tennessee to Texas, settling in various...

The Truth About Leif Ericsson And The Greenland Voyages is a historical book written by William B. Goodwin. The book explores the life and voyages of Leif Ericsson, a Norse explorer who is believed to have discovered North America before Christopher Columbus. The author...

The Notebook of Tristram Risdon, 1608-1628 is a historical document written by Tristram Risdon, an English historian and antiquary. The notebook contains a collection of notes and observations made by Risdon during his travels throughout England and Wales between the years 1608 and 1628....

The Life of Edward E. Ayer is a biography written by Frank C. Lockwood about the life and achievements of Edward E. Ayer. Ayer was a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and collector of rare books and artifacts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries....

""General Israel Putnam: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and military career of one of the most prominent figures of the American Revolutionary War. Written by George Canning Hill, a renowned historian and author, this book delves deep into the fascinating...

The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin V1 is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent figures in American history, written by James Parton. The book covers the life of Benjamin Franklin from his birth in Boston in 1706 to his death...

""The Hungarian Generals of the War 1848-1849: Historical and Biographical Sketches"" is a book written by Richard Gelich and published in 1855. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Hungarian War of Independence, which took place between 1848 and 1849. It focuses specifically...

""T. Labienus (1883)"" ist ein Buch von Richard Wendelmuth. Es handelt von dem r������mischen Feldherrn Titus Labienus, der im 1. Jahrhundert v. Chr. lebte. Das Buch beschreibt sein Leben und seine milit�����rischen Erfolge, aber auch seine Niederlagen und seinen Tod im Kampf gegen Julius...

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...

From the author of The Day Diana Died and The Day John Died comes this riveting New York Times bestseller that offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most fascinating, and controversial, women in American political history--Hillary Clinton.From the beginning, Hilary Rodham...

What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? The life and times of the worst Roman emperor of all. What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? Discover the scandalous...

The Weiser Family: A Genealogy Of The Family Of John Conrad Weiser, The Elder is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the family history of John Conrad Weiser, a prominent figure in the early American colonial period. Written by Frederick Sheely...

""Thomas Joy And His Descendants, In The Lines Of His Sons: Samuel Of Boston, Joseph Of Hingham And Ephraim Of Berwick"" is a genealogical book written by James Richard Joy. The book traces the lineage of Thomas Joy, an early settler of Hingham, Massachusetts,...

""James Jackson: Duelist And Militant Statesman, 1757-1806"" is a biography written by William Omer Foster. The book covers the life of James Jackson, who was a prominent figure in American politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Jackson was born in Georgia...

Caesar's Gallic Campaigns is a historical book written by Sidney G. Brady. The book is a detailed account of Julius Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul, which lasted from 58 BC to 50 BC. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Caesar's strategy, tactics, and...

""History Of The Families Of McKinney, Brady, Quigley"" is a genealogical book written by Belle McKinney Hays Swope and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive history of three prominent families in America - McKinney, Brady, and Quigley. It delves into the origins...

The Autobiography of T. Jefferson Coolidge is a book that chronicles the life of Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, an American businessman and philanthropist. The book is largely based on his personal diary and covers his life up until the year 1900. Throughout the book, Coolidge...

The Journal of Madison Berryman Moorman 1850-1851 is a historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a young man living in the mid-19th century. The journal is a personal account of Moorman's experiences during a pivotal time in...

Theodore Parker is a biography written by Henry Steele Commager that explores the life and legacy of Theodore Parker, a prominent American theologian and abolitionist in the 19th century. The book delves into Parker's early life in Massachusetts, his education at Harvard Divinity School,...

A Golden Legacy To The Gibbs Family In America is a historical book written by Montgomery B. Gibbs and published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive genealogy of the Gibbs family in America, tracing their lineage back to their English roots. It includes...

The book ""Memoirs of General Harry Clay Trexler"" is a biographical work written by Leo Gregory Fink. The book is a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of General Harry Clay Trexler, a prominent figure in the early 20th century. The memoirs cover...

""Knudsen: A Biography"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and career of Charles E. Knudsen, a prominent American industrialist and businessman. Written by author and historian Norman Beasley, the book traces Knudsen's rise from humble beginnings as a Danish immigrant to...

The Workizer, Thropp And Cone Families (1905) is a genealogical book written by Edward Payson Cone. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Workizer, Thropp and Cone families, tracing their lineage back to their earliest known ancestors. The author has compiled a wealth...

Sulgrave Manor and the Washingtons by H. Clifford Smith is a comprehensive historical account of the Washington family's ancestral home, Sulgrave Manor, located in Northamptonshire, England. The book traces the history of the manor from its construction in the early 16th century to its...

The Kaiser: A Book About The Most Interesting Man In Europe (1914) is a biography written by Asa Don Dickinson. The book focuses on the life of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, who reigned from 1888 to 1918. The...

Plutarch's Lives V6: Containing Alexander, Julius Caesar, Phocion, Cato Minor (1727) is a book that contains biographies of four historical figures: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Phocion, and Cato Minor. Plutarch, a Greek historian and philosopher, wrote these biographies in the 1st century AD,...

John Porter Tull and His Descendants 1796-1942 is a book written by James Porter Tull that chronicles the life and legacy of John Porter Tull, a prominent figure in American history. The book covers the period from 1796 to 1942 and provides a comprehensive...