Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Life of Lord Fisher of Kilverstone V2: Admiral of the Fleet is a biography written by R. H. Bacon. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Lord Fisher, a British admiral who served in the Royal Navy for over 60...

The Life Of Lord Fisher Of Kilverstone V1: Admiral Of The Fleet is a biographical book about the life of Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher of Kilverstone, written by R. H. Bacon. The book is the first volume of a two-part series and...

The Hollister Family of America: Lieut. John Hollister, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, and His Descendants is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Hollister family in America. The book is authored by Lafayette Wallace Case and provides a detailed account of the family lineage of Lieut....

Samuel Sewall's Diary is a historical book that features the personal journal of Samuel Sewall, a prominent figure in colonial America. The diary spans over several decades and provides a firsthand account of the daily life, thoughts, and experiences of a Puritan in the...

Wolfe and Montcalm is a historical book written by the Abbe H.R. Casgrain. The book is about the two great generals of the 18th century, James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, who led opposing forces in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham during...

The Life of George Mason 1725-1792 V2 is a book written by Kate Mason Rowland. It is a comprehensive biography of George Mason, an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The book covers Mason's life from his birth...

De Camp Genealogy: Laurent De Camp, And His Descendants (1900) is a historical book written by George Austin Morrison. The book is a comprehensive genealogy of the De Camp family, tracing their roots back to Laurent De Camp, who was born in France in...

""Damis The Pupil Of Apollonius Of Tyana"" by J.M. Roberts is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of Damis, a young man who becomes the pupil of Apollonius of Tyana, a famous philosopher and mystic in ancient Greece. The story is set...

The Young Governess: A Tale For Girls is a novel written by Henry Courteney Selous and published in 1872. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith, who becomes a governess to support herself after her father's death. Edith is a...

He lived with a box in a closet for five decades. A box he told them not to touch.During those years their lives were consumed with the tragedies of death, mental illness, a house fire, the Great Depression, war. In this true story, Author...

The Journal of Major George Washington 1754 is a historical book written by George Washington, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. The book is a personal journal that Washington kept during his early military career as a major in...

Miscellaneous Discourses: The Collected Works of Theodore Parker V8 is a book that compiles the works of the American transcendentalist and reformer, Theodore Parker. This volume contains a collection of Parker's miscellaneous discourses, which cover a wide range of topics such as religion, politics,...

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...

Jasper Douthit's Story: The Autobiography Of A Pioneer (1909) is a first-hand account of the life of Jasper Lewis Douthit, a pioneer who lived through the early days of American settlement in the West. The book is written by Douthit himself and covers his...

With Kitchener To Khartum is a historical account of the British campaign in Sudan in the late 19th century, written by journalist George W. Steevens. The book details the military expedition led by General Herbert Kitchener to retake the Sudanese capital of Khartoum from...

The Diaries of Benjamin Lynde and of Benjamin Lynde, Jr. is a historical book that features the personal diaries of two prominent figures in American history. Benjamin Lynde was a judge in the colonial era, while his son, Benjamin Lynde Jr., was a lawyer...

""Daniel Waldo Field: Impressions Of Those Who Know Him"" is a biographical work written by Ralph Freeman Paulding. The book explores the life and achievements of Daniel Waldo Field, an American lawyer, educator, and politician who lived in the 19th century. The author has...

""A Narrative of the Captivity of Nehemiah How in 1745-1747"" is a memoir written by Nehemiah How, detailing his experience of being taken captive by the Native American tribe, the Abenakis, during the French and Indian War. The book was first published in 1780...

""A History Of The Tenth Regiment, Vermont Volunteers: With Biographical Sketches Of The Officers Who Fell In Battle"" is a book written by Edwin Mortimer Haynes and published in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the Tenth Regiment of Vermont Volunteers during...

Union Portraits is a book written by Gamaliel Bradford that provides biographies of nine prominent figures from the Union side during the American Civil War. The book covers the lives and accomplishments of individuals such as Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, and Abraham...

Theodore Parker: A Biography by Octavius Brooks Frothingham is a comprehensive account of the life and work of one of the most influential and controversial figures in American religious history. Theodore Parker was a Unitarian minister, abolitionist, and social reformer who lived in the...

""The Heydons, In England And America: A Fragment Of Family History"" is a book written by William Benjamin Hayden and published in 1877. It is a detailed account of the Heydon family, tracing their lineage from medieval England to colonial America. The book provides...

Napoleon the Third: A Biography is a book written by Edmund B. D'Auvergne that provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book covers the period from Napoleon III's birth in 1808 to his...

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds V1 is a classic book written by Charles Mackay. The book is a comprehensive study of the psychology of crowds and the irrational behavior that often results from groupthink. The book is divided into...

Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize's 25th Anniversary Winner of Winners awardWhat accounts for Shakespeare's transformation from talented poet and playwright to one of the greatest writers who ever lived? In this gripping account, James Shapiro sets out to answer this question, "succeed[ing] where...

The astounding yet true rags-to-riches saga of a homeless father who raised and cared for his son on the mean streets of San Francisco and went on to become a crown prince of Wall StreetAt the age of twenty, Milwaukee native Chris Gardner, just...

The Salem Seer: Reminiscences Of Charles H. Foster is a book written by George C. Bartlett. The book is a memoir of Charles H. Foster, a prominent figure in Salem, Massachusetts during the late 19th century. Foster was known as a seer and a...

"It is Johnson's gift that he can make his subjects human and fallible enough that we would...recognize them instantly, while also illuminating what made them heroes." --Washington Post Book World on Heroes"Johnson is a clear, intelligent, forceful writer, and nothing if not thorough." --Wall...

From the acclaimed author of A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a wildly entertaining new history of Rome that uses the lives of 21 women to upend our understanding of the ancient world The history of Rome has long been...

In Girl Singer, Rosemary Clooney, with the warmth and humor that distinguishes her singing, describes her transformation from a schoolgirl in kneesocks to one of the most beloved singers of the twentieth century. Rosemary Clooney made her first public appearance at the age of...

The Gale Family Records in England and the United States is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Gale family, written by George Gale. The book provides a detailed history of the family's origins in England, tracing their lineage back to the 16th century. It...

Yellowstone Kelly: The Memoirs Of Luther S. Kelly is an autobiographical account of the life and adventures of Luther S. Kelly, a legendary figure of the American West. The book details Kelly's experiences as a trapper, scout, soldier, and explorer during the late 19th...

""The Career of the Marquis de Mores in the Bad Lands of North Dakota"" by Arnold O. Goplen is a historical account of the life and times of Antoine-Amedee-Marie-Vincent Manca de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, a French aristocrat who came to the United...

""William Penn and the Dutch Quaker Migration to Pennsylvania"" by William I. Hull is a historical account of the Dutch Quaker migration to Pennsylvania and the role played by William Penn in the settlement of the state. The book explores the history of the...

The Mystery of Joan of Arc is a non-fiction book written by Leon Denis that explores the enigmatic life and legacy of the legendary French heroine, Joan of Arc. The book delves into the historical context of Joan's life, including the Hundred Years War,...

""Robert Burns as a Freemason"" by William Harvey is a book that explores the life and works of the famous Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns in the context of his membership in the Freemasonry. The book delves into the history and philosophy of...

""James William Cannon: His Plants, His People, His Philosophy"" is a biographical book written by W. M. McLaurine. The book tells the story of James William Cannon, a successful businessman and horticulturist who lived in the 19th century. Cannon was known for his contributions...

For the first time the true story of the man who founded the Dracula dynasty is revealed. Stories of Dracula have fascinated people around the world for generations. Both the fictional vampire created by the Irish author Bram Stoker at the end of the...

Vicente Guerrero, Mexican Liberator: A Study In Patriotism is a book written by William Forrest Sprague that explores the life of Vicente Guerrero, a revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Mexican War of Independence. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed...

John Johnston And The Indians In The Land Of The Three Miamis: With Recollections Of Sixty Years is a historical non-fiction book written by Leonard Uzal Hill. The book tells the story of John Johnston, an American fur trader who lived among the Native...

""Minnesota's Forgotten Martyr: Massacre Island"" by Emmett A. Shanahan is a historical account of the tragic events that took place on September 29, 1696, on Lake Superior's Massacre Island. The book details the massacre of a group of French-Canadian voyageurs and their Ojibwe allies...

Mary Lincoln: Biography Of A Marriage is a comprehensive and insightful biography of the wife of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Written by Ruth Painter Randall, the book explores the complex personality and tumultuous life of Mary Todd Lincoln, from...

""General Lee's Photographer: The Life and Work of Michael Miley"" by Marshall William Fishwick is a biography of Michael Miley, a photographer who served as General Robert E. Lee's personal photographer during the American Civil War. The book explores Miley's life and career, from...

The Duston-Dustin Family Genealogy is a book written by Harriet B. Curtis that details the genealogy of the Duston-Dustin family. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the family's lineage, tracing their roots back through several generations. It includes information on the family's origins,...

The Diary of Francisco de Miranda: Tour of the United States 1783-1784 is a historical account of the travels of Francisco de Miranda, a Venezuelan revolutionary, who visited the United States in the late 18th century. The book is edited by William Spence Robertson,...

Philippine Folklore Stories is a collection of traditional tales and legends from the Philippines, compiled and retold by John Maurice Miller. The book features stories that have been passed down through generations, offering readers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines....

The book ""Natchez of Long Ago and the Pilgrimage"" by Katherine Grafton Miller is a historical account of the city of Natchez, Mississippi, and its annual pilgrimage. The book covers the city's rich history, from its Native American roots to its development as a...

Records and Memorials of the Speed Family is a genealogical book written by Thomas Speed and published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive record of the Speed family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in Virginia. The book includes detailed information...

Edward Coles: 1786-1868 is a biographical book written by Wilbur Theodore Norton and published in 1911. The book tells the life story of Edward Coles, who was an American politician and abolitionist. Coles was born in Virginia in 1786 and inherited slaves from his...

The Correspondence of William Wilberforce Volume 2 is a collection of letters written by William Wilberforce, a prominent British politician and philanthropist in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This volume, published in 1840, contains letters written by Wilberforce between the years 1797...