Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Daily Journal of Major George Washington in 1751-72 is a historical book written by the famous American statesman and military leader, George Washington. The book is a personal account of Washington's travels from Virginia to the Island of Barbadoes, where he spent two...

Tales of Tennalirama: The Famous Court Jester of Southern India (1900) is a collection of stories about the legendary court jester, Tenali Rama, who served the king of Vijayanagara in the 16th century. The book is written by Pandit S. M. Natesa Sastri, an...

Memorials Of The Clan Shaw is a historical book written by William George Shaw in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and genealogy of the Clan Shaw, one of the oldest and most prominent Scottish clans. It covers the origins...

The Trial of James Stewart: The Appin Murder (1907) is a book written by David Norman Mackay that explores the infamous murder case that took place in Scotland in 1752. The book provides a detailed account of the trial of James Stewart, who was...

""The Life And Times Of Madame Du Barry"" is a historical biography written by Robert B. Douglas in 1896. The book chronicles the life of Jeanne B�����cu, a French courtesan who rose to become the mistress of King Louis XV of France. The book...

Batiste of Isle La Motte: His Trubbles is a book written by Daniel T. Trombley and published in 1915. The book is a collection of short stories that follow the adventures of Batiste, a French-Canadian farmer living on the remote island of Isle La...

""A Pickle For The Knowing Ones"" is a book written by Lord Timothy Dexter in the 18th century. It is a satirical work that provides a unique perspective on life and society during that time period. The book is written in a homespun style...

The House of Gordon V1 is a historical book written by John Malcolm Bulloch, first published in 1903. The book focuses on the history and genealogy of the Gordon family, one of the most prominent and influential families in Scotland. The Gordons were known...

The Chronicle of Richard of Devizes is a historical account of the deeds of Richard the First, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England during the 12th century. The book was written by Richard of Devizes, a monk and...

The Anza Expedition of 1775-1776: Diary of Pedro Font is a historical account of the Spanish colonization of California. The book is a transcription of the diary kept by Pedro Font, a Franciscan missionary who accompanied Juan Bautista de Anza on his expedition from...

""Stray Leaves From The Portfolios Of Alisander The Seer, Andrew Whaup, And Humphrey Henkeckle"" is a book written by Alexander Rodger and published in 1842. The book is a collection of essays, poems, and stories from three different characters: Alisander the Seer, Andrew Whaup,...

""Letters To Squire Pedant, In The East"" is a book written by Samuel Klinefelter Hoshour in 1856. The book is a collection of letters that Hoshour wrote to his friend, Squire Pedant, while he was traveling in the East. The letters are filled with...

Reminiscences Of Many Years V2 is a book written by Charles John Shore and published in 1878. The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's life and experiences over a long period of time. It is the second volume of a two-part series,...

""Reminiscences of the District of Columbia: Or Washington City Seventy-Nine Years Ago, 1830-1909"" is a memoir written by Sarah E. Vedder in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of the author's personal experiences living in Washington D.C. during the mid-19th century. Vedder shares...

From Cottage to Castle: The Boyhood, Youth, Manhood, Private and Public Career of Gutenberg is a book written by Emily Clemens Pearson and published in 1888. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press....

What Was Said In The Woods is a book written by Gustav Heinrich Gans Putlitz and published in 1851. The book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes that revolve around the theme of nature and the woods. Putlitz, who was an avid...

The Making of Matthias is a historical non-fiction book written by Joseph Smith Fletcher and first published in 1897. The book chronicles the life and deeds of Matthias, a self-proclaimed prophet who gained a following in New York City during the 1830s. Matthias claimed...

The Wednesbury Papers is a book written by Frederick William Hackwood in 1884. The book is a collection of essays and articles on various topics related to the town of Wednesbury, located in the West Midlands region of England. The author, who was a...

The Letters of John B. S. Morritt of Rokeby is a collection of personal letters written by John Bacon Sawrey Morritt during his travels in Europe and Asia Minor from 1794 to 1796. The book, published in 1914, offers a unique perspective on the...

The Life and Adventures of Billy Dixon of Adobe Walls, Texas Panhandle is a memoir written by Billy Dixon, a famous American frontiersman and buffalo hunter. The book was first published in 1914 and chronicles Dixon's life from his early days as a buffalo...

""Ruka'at-I-Alamgiri Or Letters Of Aurungzebe: With Historical And Explanatory Notes"" is a historical book written by Jamshid H. Bilimoria and published in 1908. The book is a collection of letters written by Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor of India, to his family members, officials,...

Memorial Sketch of William Eaton is a biographical work written by Arthur Wentworth Hamilton Eaton in 1893. The book is a tribute to William Eaton, a prominent figure in the history of Nova Scotia, Canada. Eaton's work details the life and accomplishments of Eaton,...

Theodore Waterhouse, 1838-1891: Notes Of His Life And Extracts From His Letters And Papers (1894) is a biographical book about the life of Theodore Waterhouse, written by the man himself. The book is a collection of notes, letters, and papers that provide an intimate...

""Notes of an Exile to Van Dieman's Land"" is a memoir written by Linus Wilson Miller, an American who was exiled to Tasmania (then known as Van Dieman's Land) in 1842 for embezzlement. The book provides a detailed account of Miller's experiences during his...

Minnesota Explorers and Pioneers: From 1659 to 1858 is a historical book written by Edward Duffield Neill in 1881. The book is a comprehensive account of the early explorers and pioneers who played a significant role in the development of Minnesota. The author has...

In The Days Of The Red River Rebellion is a historical account written by John McDougall. The book recounts his experiences during the Red River Rebellion, which took place in the Far West of Canada between 1868 and 1872. McDougall provides detailed descriptions of...

""The Voyage to Cadiz in 1625"" is a historical journal written by John Glanville, who served as Secretary to the Lord during the early 17th century. The book was first published in 1883 and provides a detailed account of Glanville's journey to Cadiz, Spain,...

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

Onondaga V1: Or Reminiscences Of Earlier And Later Times is a book written by Joshua Victor Hopkins Clark and first published in 1849. The book is a historical account of the Onondaga tribe, one of the original five nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, and...

Memoirs of William and Nathan Hunt is a book that tells the story of two Quaker missionaries, William and Nathan Hunt. The book is based on their journals and letters, which were collected and compiled by their family members after their deaths. The memoirs...

Men of Mark in South Carolina Volume 3: Ideals of American Life is a book written by James Calvin Hemphill and published in 1908. The book is a collection of biographies of leading men of the state of South Carolina. The biographies provide a...

The book ""Life And Labors Of Henry W. Grady: His Speeches, Writings, Etc."" is a biography of Henry W. Grady, a prominent journalist and orator in the late 19th century. The book is authored by H. C. Hudgins And Company and was first published...

The Brooke Family of Whitchurch, Hampshire, England is a historical book written by Thomas Willing Balch in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the Brooke family, who were prominent landowners in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England. The author traces the history of the family...

On Hail is a book written by Francis Albert Rollo Russell in 1893. The book is a scientific study of hail, which is a type of precipitation that is formed when strong updrafts of warm air carry raindrops high into the atmosphere where they...

John Gay of Dedham, Massachusetts and Some of His Descendants is a genealogical book written by Frederick Lewis Gay in 1879. The book traces the lineage of John Gay, who lived in Dedham, Massachusetts in the 17th century, and his descendants. The author provides...

""Diary of a Refugee"" is a memoir written by Frances Hewitt Fearn in 1910, chronicling her experiences as a refugee during the First Balkan War. The book details her harrowing journey from her home in Constantinople to the safety of Athens, Greece. Fearn's diary...

Cazenove Journal, 1794: A Record Of The Journey Of Theophile Cazenove Through New Jersey And Pennsylvania is a historical account written by Theophile Cazenove in 1922. The book documents Cazenove's travels through the United States in the late 18th century, specifically in the states...

Memoir Of William Appleton: Prepared Agreeably To A Resolution Of The Massachusetts Historical Society (1863) is a biographical account of the life and achievements of William Appleton, a prominent figure in Massachusetts during the 19th century. The book was written by Chandler Robbins and...

Letters From Malabar: To Which Is Added An Account Of Travancore, And Fra Bartolomeo�������s Travels In That Country (1862) by Jacob Canter Visscher is a travelogue that provides a detailed account of the author's experiences in Malabar and Travancore, two regions in southern India....

The Memoir of Alexander Seton, Earl of Dunfermline, President of the Court of Session, and Chancellor of Scotland is a book written by George Seton in 1882. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Alexander Seton, who was a...

James Darling: A Memorial Sketch is a book written by Andrew Thomson in 1891. The book is a tribute to James Darling, who was a prominent figure in the Church of Scotland during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Darling's...

""Notables of the West V2"" is a book published in 1915 by the International News Service. It is a collection of portraits and biographies of prominent men from various regions in the American West. The book features profiles of individuals who were considered to...

Crossing The Plains In �������49 (1903) is a memoir written by G. W. Thissell about his journey to California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Thissell, who was only 18 years old at the time, traveled from his home in Illinois to California with...

Coronado: Knight Of The Pueblos And Plains is a historical book written by Herbert E. Bolton. The book is a detailed account of the exploration of the American Southwest by Francisco V�����squez de Coronado, a Spanish conquistador, in the 16th century. The author provides...

A Memoir of William Henry Doke is a book written by William Doke himself in the year 1884. The book is a detailed account of the life of William Henry Doke, a prominent figure in the religious and educational circles of his time. The...

""Wild Bill and His Era: The Life and Adventures of James Butler Hickok"" by William Elsey Connelley is a biography of one of the most famous figures of the Wild West, James Butler ""Wild Bill"" Hickok. The book chronicles Hickok's life from his birth...

Walther Rathenau: His Life and Work is a biography of the German industrialist and politician, Walther Rathenau, written by Harry Kessler. The book provides a comprehensive account of Rathenau's life, from his upbringing in a wealthy Jewish family to his rise to prominence as...

The Unconquered Knight is a historical chronicle that tells the story of the life and deeds of Don Pero Nino, Count of Buelna, a nobleman and military leader in medieval Spain. Written by Gutierre Diaz de Gamez, a contemporary of Don Pero Nino, the...

The Life Of Sile Doty 1800-1876: A Forgotten Autobiography is a book written by Sile Doty, an American pioneer, and published posthumously. The book is a first-hand account of Doty's life from his birth in 1800 in New York to his death in 1876...

The Journal and Biography of Nicholas Collin 1746-1831 is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Nicholas Collin, a prominent figure in American history. The book is written by Amandus Johnson and provides a detailed look at Collin's personal and professional life,...