Biography & Autobiography - Historical

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Drawing on the voices of residents from across the state, this oral history reflects on life in Georgia as it evolved throughout the twentieth century. Author Stephen Doster grew up on St. Simons Island, one of Georgia's Golden Isles. He began interviewing fellow island...

As a result of a multi-volume research project, funded by the Thyssen Foundations (Stiftung zur Industriegeschichte Thyssen and Fritz Thyssen Stiftung), ten books were published that served to greatly advance the available knowledge on the Thyssen family and their companies. The results of this...

FOR TEN YEARS, they exchanged notes, letters, faxes, and phone calls. Stephen Sondheim would contact him, and Paul Salsini, the founder and editor of The Sondheim Review, would respond. And vice versa. Now, Salsini, a Milwaukee journalist, has described his unlikely long-distance relationship with...

This heart-wrenching memoir from a Holocaust survivor reveals the terrible realities of life in Auschwitz--and how a courageous young stable boy survived against all odds to tell his story.​ "I couldn't last much longer. But just as I was beginning to give up, I...

Born just five years after the abolition of slavery, W. E. B. Du Bois died the night before Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. In the many decades between, Du Bois contributed as much to the political and social advancement...

Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other...

A courageous and poignant memoir of one young man's daring escape from Cambodia's genocidal regime Forced from his home by the Khmer Rouge, teenager Mae Taing struggles to endure years of backbreaking work, constant starvation, and ruthless cruelty from his captors--supposed freedom fighters who...

Ralph Roberts's is not a household name in Nevada, but it should be - it was he who discovered the Carlin Belt gold deposits that created a major mining boom in the state in the last four decades of the twentieth century. But this...

An intimate portrait of a legendary generation of artists, writers, activists, and dreamers who created a utopia on the shores of Cape Cod during the first half of the twentieth century Their names are iconic: Eugene O'Neill, Willem de Kooning, Josef and Anni Albers,...

Longlisted for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize in Nonfiction From award-winning New York Times reporter Sam Roberts, the story of the world's most exceptional city, told through 31 little-known yet pivotal inhabitants who helped define it. In Sam Roberts's pulsating history of the...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST A New York Times Bestseller "A "well rounded and entertaining" (New York Times) Hollywood biography about the passionate, turbulent marriage of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. In 1934, a friend brought fledgling actress...

The forty-four-year reign of Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII and the last Tudor monarch, was considered a golden age. It saw the emergence of the great playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, while the exploits of Sir Francis Drake and other...

Eighty years after his death in a Japanese prison camp, this compelling new biography charts the career of a distinguished but hitherto neglected hero of the British army. Major-General Merton Beckwith-Smith DSO, MC commanded the British 18th Division during the catastrophic Fall of Singapore...

'It will be seen in these pages that I have lived several lives in one: first, the life of slavery; secondly, the life of a fugitive from slavery; thirdly, the life of comparative freedom; fourthly, the life of conflict and battle; and, fifthly, the...

"The happiness of childhood is the Golden Age, and the recollection of it has power to move the old man's heart with pleasure and with pain. Happy the man who once possessed it and is able to recall the memory of it in later...

How a motley crew of merchant seamen walked 600 miles to save 7000 gallons of rum By the bestselling author of The Ship That Never WasWhen, in 1796, Calcutta-based Scottish merchants Campbell & Clark dispatched an Indian ship hurriedly renamed the Sydney Cove to...

A nuanced perspective on Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hong Kong philanthropist. Sir Robert Ho Tung (1862-1954) is a compelling figure in Hong Kong history. He is regularly portrayed as the colony's greatest philanthropist and wealthiest man of his day, the first Chinese to live...

Revised and updated! STEPHEN COONTS, NY Times best-selling author of Flight of the Intruder -- "D. D. Smith's personal memoir of his years in naval aviation is more than a 'I was there' tale. He captures the myriad of challenges that was Naval Aviation...

This "glorious" revelatory biography from a Pulitzer Prize winner is about the most essential Founding Father (Ron Chernow)--the one who stood behind the change in thinking that produced the American Revolution. Thomas Jefferson asserted that if there was any leader of the Revolution, "Samuel...

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Abraham Lincoln in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States,...

Bill Mueller comes from a family of storytelling raconteurs whose rich detail will delight many. In Time to Ship Another Steer, Bill's plan for this book was to write a collection of memories growing up on the farm as one of eleven children. Experiences...

The only biography of one of the most controversial models of the Pre-Raphaelite art scene. Fanny Cornforth was a Victorian supermodel whose face epitomized the vision and life of the Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. In their twenty-five years together, she played many parts...

The power of these first-hand and well-illustrated recollections about a boyhood in occupied Holland lies in their extraordinary ordinariness. / As the fourth child of a large Catholic family in The Hague, Jan was spared the horrors of true persecution by the Nazis. Yet...

FOR TEN YEARS, they exchanged notes, letters, faxes, and phone calls. Stephen Sondheim would contact him, and Paul Salsini, the founder and editor of The Sondheim Review, would respond. And vice versa. Now, Salsini, a Milwaukee journalist, has described his unlikely long-distance relationship with...

Maria Carrillo was a real person who lived in the days when California still belonged to Spain. She grew up with the country, raised her thirteen children here, and was one of only three women to receive a land grant. Widowed at 43, she...

The Life and Times of Ralph Allen of Prior Park, Bath is a historical biography written by Robert Edward Myhill Peach in 1895. The book chronicles the life of Ralph Allen, an 18th-century entrepreneur and philanthropist who made his fortune in the postal service...

The Evolution Of A State: Or Recollections Of Old Texas Days is a historical book written by Noah Smithwick. The book is a memoir that describes the author's experiences during the early days of Texas. It covers a period from the 1820s to the...

The book ""History Of The Barr Family, Beginning With Great Grandfather Robert Barr And Mary Wills: Their Descendants Down To The Latest Child (1901)"" by William Bickett Barr is a comprehensive account of the genealogy of the Barr family. The book traces the family's...

""An American Citizen: The Life of William Henry Baldwin, Jr."" is a biography written by John Graham Brooks and published in 1910. The book chronicles the life of William Henry Baldwin, Jr., an influential American businessman and philanthropist who lived during the late 19th...

Letters of the Lady Brilliana Harley is a collection of letters written by Lady Brilliana Harley, the wife of Sir Robert Harley, during the English Civil War. The book is edited by historian John Lloyd and provides a unique insight into the life of...

The book ""Life And Correspondence Of John A. Quitman V1: Major -General And Governor Of The State Of Mississippi"" is a comprehensive biography of John A. Quitman, a prominent figure in the history of Mississippi. The book is written by Quitman himself and covers...

The Autobiography of William Henry Harrison Beadle is a first-person account of the life and experiences of William Henry Harrison Beadle, an American educator and politician who lived from 1838 to 1915. In this book, Beadle shares his personal story, from his childhood in...

The Autobiography of John Ball is a book written by John Ball, an English Christian priest who lived during the 14th century. The book is an autobiographical account of his life, detailing his experiences as a prominent figure in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381....

The Life of Sile Doty 1800-1876: A Forgotten Autobiography is a book that tells the story of Sile Doty, a man who lived in the 19th century. The book is written by Doty himself and chronicles his life from his birth in 1800 to...

The book ""The Letters and Friendships of Sir Cecil Spring Rice V1: A Record"" is a collection of letters written by Sir Cecil Spring Rice, a British diplomat, during his time serving in various diplomatic posts around the world. The letters provide insight into...

The Letters And Friendships Of Sir Cecil Spring Rice V2: A Record is a collection of letters and correspondences written by Sir Cecil Spring Rice, a British diplomat and statesman, during his time serving in various countries across the world. The book is a...

Sutter's Own Story is a comprehensive biography of General John Augustus Sutter, a prominent figure in California's history. Written by Erwin G. Gudde, the book explores Sutter's life in detail, from his birth in Switzerland to his arrival in America and his establishment of...

""Simon Kenton: His Life and Period 1755-1836"" is a biography written by Edna Kenton that chronicles the life of Simon Kenton, a legendary frontiersman and pioneer who played a pivotal role in the early settlement of the American West. The book begins with Kenton's...

Bismarck's Table-Talk is a collection of conversations and anecdotes recorded by Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of Germany. The book contains a series of informal discussions that Bismarck had with his friends and colleagues over meals, covering a wide range of topics such...

""Dolly Madison: The Nation's Hostess"" by Elizabeth Lippincott Dean is a biography of Dolley Madison, the wife of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. The book explores the life of Dolley Madison from her birth in North Carolina to her death...

""Men of Mark in Georgia"" is a comprehensive and detailed historical account of the state of Georgia from its earliest settlement to the present day. The book primarily focuses on the lives and achievements of prominent individuals who have played a significant role in...

The book ""Paul Albar of Cordoba: Studies on His Life and Writings"" by Carleton M. Sage is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of Paul Albar, a prominent figure in the history of Islamic Spain. The book delves into Albar's background, including...

Letters From Sir Robert Cecil To Sir George Carew is a collection of personal correspondence between two prominent figures in English politics during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Sir Robert Cecil, the Secretary of State under Queen Elizabeth I and King James...

James Wesley Cooper 1842-1916: A Tribute Upon The One Hundredth Anniversary Of His Birth is a book written by Elisha Hilliard Cooper. The book is a tribute to James Wesley Cooper, who was born in 1842 and died in 1916. James Wesley Cooper was...

""The English Magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee And William Lilly"" is a non-fiction book written by W. H. Davenport Adams. The book explores the lives and works of three influential English magicians: Roger Bacon, Dr. John Dee, and William Lilly. The author provides...

The Story of Will Rogers is a biographical book written by Jerome Beatty that chronicles the life and career of the legendary American humorist and actor, Will Rogers. The book provides a comprehensive account of Rogers' upbringing in Oklahoma, his rise to fame as...

Tales Of The Kings Of England: Richard II To Elizabeth is a historical book written by Stephen Percy. It is a collection of stories and accounts of the reigns of the English monarchs from Richard II to Elizabeth I. The book covers various events...

Count St. Germain and Cagliostro is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the lives and legends surrounding two enigmatic figures of the 18th century: Count St. Germain and Cagliostro. Both men were known for their mysterious backgrounds, their supposed magical powers,...

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