Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Diary of Lady Frederick Cavendish V2 is a book written by Lady Frederick Cavendish, which is a collection of her personal thoughts and experiences. The book is a sequel to the first volume of the diary, and it contains entries from 1892 to...

""Son of New England: James Jackson Storrow 1864-1926"" is a biography written by Henry Greenleaf Pearson. The book chronicles the life of James Jackson Storrow, who was born in Boston in 1864 and went on to become a prominent businessman and philanthropist. Storrow was...

Metternich 1773-1859: A Study Of His Period And Personality is a book written by Algernon Cecil that provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and career of Prince Klemens von Metternich, who was a prominent figure in European politics during the 19th century. The...

Lady Hester Stanhope: A Biography is a book written by Joan Haslip that chronicles the life of Lady Hester Stanhope, a remarkable woman who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Lady Hester was the niece of William Pitt the Younger, the...

""Goethe and Beethoven"" is a book written by Romain Rolland that explores the relationship between two of the most iconic figures in German culture: the writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The book delves into the similarities and differences...

Confucius: The Man And The Myth is a book written by H. G. Creel that explores the life and teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher and educator, Confucius. The book delves into the historical context of Confucius' time, examining the political and social climate...

""Charles Carroll of Carrollton 1737-1832"" is a biography written by Joseph Gurn that chronicles the life of Charles Carroll, a prominent figure in American history. Carroll was born into a wealthy Maryland family in 1737 and became a lawyer, politician, and signer of the...

""The Private Life of the Marshal Duke of Richelieu"" is a biography written by the Duke of Richelieu himself. It provides an intimate look into the life of one of the most influential military leaders and politicians of 18th century France. The book covers...

Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl is a memoir written by Harriet Jacobs and originally published in 1861. The book tells the story of Jacobs' life as a slave and her struggle for freedom. Born into slavery in North Carolina, Jacobs recounts...

""Anecdotes of Buffalo Bill That Have Never Appeared in Print"" by Dan Winget is a collection of previously unpublished stories and tales about the legendary American frontiersman, William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill. The book offers a unique perspective on the life...

Augustine Herrman: Beginner Of The Virginia Tobacco Trade, Merchant Of New Amsterdam And First Lord Of Bohemia Manor In Maryland is a biography written by Earl L. W. Heck. The book tells the story of Augustine Herrman, a man who played a significant role...

""Benjamin Franklin and Catharine Ray Greene: Their Correspondence 1755-1790"" is a collection of letters exchanged between Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and Catharine Ray Greene, a prominent woman in Rhode Island during the American Revolution. The letters, which...

The Russian Diary Of An Englishman: Petrograd, 1915-1917 (1919) is a historical book written by Robert M. McBride And Company. The book is a compilation of diary entries made by an Englishman who lived in Petrograd, Russia, during the years 1915-1917. The author of...

The book ""Narrative Of Johann Carl Buettner In The American Revolution"" is a first-hand account by Johann Carl Buettner, a German soldier who fought in the American Revolution. The book was originally written in German and was translated into English in 1915. In this...

A Guide to Hayti, written by James Redpath and published in 1861, is a comprehensive guidebook to the Caribbean island nation of Haiti. The book provides a detailed overview of the country's history, geography, culture, and economy, as well as practical information for travelers,...

The book titled ""The Senior Wranglers Of The University Of Cambridge: From 1748 To 1907, With Biographical, Etc., Notes"" is written by Charles Montague Neale and was published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive account of the Senior Wranglers of the University of...

The book titled ""The Inaugural Address Delivered By John Willis Baer With Other Addresses And Messages Of Congratulation (1906)"" is a collection of speeches and messages delivered by John Willis Baer on the occasion of his inauguration. The book includes the inaugural address delivered...

Recollections of the Pioneers of Lee County is a historical book written by Seraphina Gardner Smith in 1893. The book is a collection of stories and memories of early settlers in Lee County, Illinois. The author, who was born in Lee County, interviewed numerous...

""Thirty Years In The Manchu Capital In And Around Moukden, In Peace And War"" is a historical book written by Dugald Christie in 1914. The book is a memoir of Christie's experiences in the Manchu capital of Moukden (now known as Shenyang) during his...

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 Library of American Biography is a collection of biographies written by Jared Sparks, published in 1848. This particular volume contains biographies of three historical figures: John Ribault, Sebastian Rale, and William Palfrey. The first biography is of John Ribault, a French explorer who...

Catherine Gladstone is a biography written by Mary Drew and published in 1919. The book tells the story of Catherine Gladstone, the wife of William Ewart Gladstone, who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom four times during the 19th century. The...

Blackbeard: Buccaneer is a historical biography written by Ralph Delahaye Paine in 1922. The book tells the story of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, who terrorized the seas of the West Indies during the early 18th century. Paine provides a detailed account of Blackbeard's life,...

Bess of Hardwick and Her Circle is a historical biography written by Maud Stepney Rawson in 1910. The book focuses on the life of Elizabeth Talbot, also known as Bess of Hardwick, who was a prominent figure in the English court during the 16th...

Personal Recollections, From Early Life To Old Age, Of Mary Somerville is a biographical work written by Martha Somerville in 1874. The book chronicles the life of Mary Somerville, a Scottish science writer and polymath who lived from 1780 to 1872. Mary Somerville was...

The Red Record of the Sioux is a historical book written by W. Fletcher Johnson in 1891. The book provides an in-depth look at the life of Sitting Bull, a prominent Sioux leader, and the Indian War of 1890-91. The book is divided into...

Dolly Madison is a biography of one of America's most beloved First Ladies, written by Maud Wilder Goodwin and published in 1896. The book details the life and legacy of Dolley Payne Todd Madison, who served as the wife of the fourth President of...

The Autobiography of Thomas Raymond and Memoirs of the Family of Guise of Elmore, Gloucestershire is a historical book written by G. Davies and published in 1917. The book is a combination of two different memoirs, the first being the autobiography of Thomas Raymond...

General Jackson is a historical biography written by James Parton in 1897. The book explores the life and legacy of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. Parton provides a comprehensive account of Jackson's early life, his military career, and his political...

The World Encompassed is a historical account of the famous circumnavigation of the globe by Sir Francis Drake, written by his nephew and shipmate, Francis Fletcher. The book was first published in 1628, but this edition from 1652 includes additional material and annotations. The...

The Letters of Junius is a collection of political essays written by an anonymous author under the pseudonym Junius. The book was first published in 1769 and caused a sensation in the political world of 18th century England. The letters were addressed to various...

""Sir Walter, The Earl of Chatham: Or Call Your Next Case"" is a historical novel written by H.F. Chub Seawell Jr. The book is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of Sir Walter, the Earl of Chatham. The story follows...

Historical Account Of Bouquet�������s Expedition Against The Ohio Indians, In 1764 is a book written by Francis Parkman in 1907. The book provides a detailed description of the military expedition led by Colonel Henry Bouquet against the Ohio Indians in 1764. The expedition was...

Betty Alden: The First-Born Daughter Of The Pilgrims is a historical book written by Jane G. Austin. The book tells the story of Betty Alden, the first-born daughter of John and Priscilla Alden, who were among the Pilgrims who arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in...

Memorials of Elder John White, One of the First Settlers of Hartford, Connecticut and of His Descendants is a historical book written by Allyn S. Kellogg. The book provides a detailed account of the life and legacy of Elder John White, who was one...

The Arizona Sketch Book is a collection of fifty historical sketches written by Frank Cullen Brophy. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the history of Arizona, spanning from the early Native American settlements to the state's territorial days and beyond. The...

The book titled ""The Life of William Alexander, Earl of Stirling: With Selections from His Correspondence"" is a biography of William Alexander, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 17th century. The book is written by William Alexander Duer and provides a detailed account...

Memoir of the Life of Jeremiah Evarts is a biographical account of the life of Jeremiah Evarts, written by E.C. Tracy. The book covers the life of Evarts, who was a prominent American lawyer, writer, and activist in the early 19th century. The book...

Memoir of Robert Hibbert, Founder of the Hibbert Trust: With a Sketch of Its History is a book written by Jerom Murch. The book is a biography of Robert Hibbert, the founder of the Hibbert Trust, and provides a detailed account of his life...

This book, titled ""Travels and Works of Captain John Smith V2: President of Virginia, and Admiral of New England 1580-1631"" is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Captain John Smith. Smith was a renowned explorer, adventurer, and military leader who played...

The Memoirs of Baron N. Wrangel 1847-1920: From Serfdom to Bolshevism is a book written by Baron N. Wrangel. The book is a personal account of the life of Baron Wrangel, who was born into serfdom in Russia in 1847 and rose to become...

""On The Border With Crook"" is a first-hand account of the military campaigns and battles fought by General George Crook against the Apache and Sioux tribes in the late 1800s. The author, John G. Bourke, was a military aide and interpreter for General Crook,...

Travels and Works of Captain John Smith V1: President of Virginia, and Admiral of New England 1580-1631 is a book that chronicles the life and adventures of Captain John Smith, a renowned English explorer and colonizer who played a significant role in the early...

Thomas Carlyle's On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History is a collection of six lectures delivered in 1840 that explore the concept of heroism and its impact on history. Carlyle argues that heroes are essential to the progress of society, and that they...

The Memoirs of Paul Kruger is a book that chronicles the life and times of Paul Kruger, who was a prominent political figure in South Africa. Kruger served as the president of the South African Republic on four separate occasions, and his memoirs offer...

The book titled ""The Founders: Portraits Of Persons Born Abroad Who Came To The Colonies In North America Before 1701 V1"" is written by Charles Knowles Bolton. The book is a comprehensive account of the people who migrated to North America before 1701, and...

Memoirs Of The Prince De Talleyrand V5 is a historical book written by De Talleyrand, Prince. This book is the fifth volume of a series of memoirs written by the author, detailing his life as a French diplomat and politician during the 18th and...

Memoirs of the Prince de Talleyrand V3 is a book written by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, a French diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs under Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is a personal account of Talleyrand's life, including his experiences in...

Memoirs Of The Prince De Talleyrand V4 is a book written by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, who was a French diplomat and politician during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is the fourth volume of Talleyrand's memoirs, which provide an intimate and...

Memoirs of the Prince de Talleyrand V2 is a book written by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, a prominent French diplomat and politician during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is a personal account of Talleyrand's life, including his experiences as a key player in...