Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""Thomas Kearney Glenn, 1868-1946: A Builder Of Men And Institutions"" is a biography written by John A. Sibley. The book tells the story of Thomas Kearney Glenn, a prominent figure in the early 20th century who played a significant role in the development of...

""The Forgotten Pioneer: The Life Of Davy Crockett"" by Marion Michael Null is a biography of one of the most iconic figures in American history. Davy Crockett was a frontiersman, soldier, and politician who played a significant role in the early development of the...

Good Bye Dolly Gray: The Story Of The Boer War is a historical account of the Second Boer War, written by Rayne Kruger. The book covers the events leading up to the war, the major battles and campaigns, and the aftermath of the conflict....

""Memories of Some Courageous Southerners: Before and After the Civil War"" is a historical book written by Edward Cavelyn. The book is a collection of stories and memories of brave individuals from the Southern states of America who lived through the Civil War and...

The Life And Death Of A Quicksilver Mine is a non-fiction book written by Helen Rocca Goss. The book is a detailed account of the history of the New Almaden Quicksilver Mine, which was located in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. The mine...

A History Of The Descendants Of Abraham Breneman is a book written by Charles D. Breneman. The book is a comprehensive account of the lineage of Abraham Breneman, tracing his descendants from their origins to present day. The book includes information about the family's...

""Ben Butler: The South Called Him Beast!"" is a biography of Benjamin F. Butler, a controversial figure in American history who served as a Union general during the Civil War and later as a politician. Written by Hans Louis Trefousse, the book provides a...

""Alcuin, Friend of Charlemagne: His World and His Work"" is a biography of the life and achievements of Alcuin, a prominent scholar and advisor to Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. The book explores Alcuin's upbringing in Anglo-Saxon England, his education at York and...

The Oak Ridge Story: The Saga Of A People Who Share In History is a book written by George Oscar Robinson Jr., which provides a comprehensive account of the history of Oak Ridge, a city located in Tennessee, USA. The book begins with the...

In Praise of Gentlemen is a book written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick, a prominent American lawyer and author. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concept of the gentleman and its relevance in modern society. Sedgwick argues that the ideal of...

""The New England Courant: A Selection Of Certain Issues Containing Writings Of Benjamin Franklin"" is a book that features a collection of writings by one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The book focuses on Franklin's contributions to the New England Courant, a newspaper...

Evolution of a Federalist: William Loughton Smith of Charleston, 1758-1812 is a biographical work by George C. Rogers Jr. that chronicles the life and political career of William Loughton Smith. Smith was a prominent figure in the early American government and a staunch supporter...

""Joseph Hawley, Colonial Radical"" is a biographical account of the life and career of Joseph Hawley, a prominent figure in the American colonial era. Written by Ernest Francis Brown, the book traces Hawley's life from his birth in 1723 to his death in 1788,...

""Alexander Hamilton: Portrait In Paradox"" is a biography written by John Chester Miller that explores the life of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The book delves into Hamilton's complex personality and the contradictions that existed within his beliefs and actions. Miller examines...

""The Dionne Legend: Quintuplets In Captivity"" is a non-fiction book written by Lillian Barker that tells the story of the Dionne quintuplets, who were born in Canada in 1934 and became a worldwide sensation. The book explores the exploitation and captivity of the quintuplets...

Nachman Syrkin, Socialist Zionist: A Biographical Memoir And Selected Essays is a book that chronicles the life and work of Nachman Syrkin, a prominent figure in the Zionist movement. The book is written by Marie Syrkin, Nachman's daughter, and includes a biographical memoir that...

""Assignment: Churchill"" by Walter Henry Thompson is a historical book that explores the life and leadership of Winston Churchill during World War II. The book covers Churchill's appointment as Prime Minister of Britain in 1940, his leadership during the war, and his relationships with...

The French Faust: Henri De Saint-Simon is a biographical book written by Mathurin Dondo. The book tells the story of Henri De Saint-Simon, a French philosopher and social theorist who lived in the 19th century. Saint-Simon was known for his ideas on social organization...

Memoirs of J. Sidna Allen is a book that narrates the life and early manhood of J. Sidna Allen. The book is a true account of the author's experiences and provides a detailed description of his life. It covers his childhood, family background, education,...

""Leaves From A Russian Diary: And Thirty Years After"" is a non-fiction book written by Pitirim Aleksandrovich Sorokin. The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's personal experiences and reflections on the tumultuous period of Russian history from the early 1900s to the...

The Maine Bulletin, V37, No. 1, August, 1934. University Of Maine Studies, Second Series, No. 32.Author: Leola Bowie ChaplinISBN-10: 1258050242ISBN-13: 9781258050245Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/25/2011Pages: 246Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

""Bertrand Barere: A Reluctant Terrorist"" is a biography written by Leo Gershoy that explores the life of Bertrand Barere, a French politician who played a significant role in the French Revolution. The book delves into Barere's upbringing, education, and political career, highlighting his involvement...

""Alexander McDonald of New Inverness, Georgia, and His Descendants"" is a genealogical book written by Daniel Huntley Redfearn. The book traces the lineage of Alexander McDonald, a Scottish immigrant who settled in Georgia in the late 1700s. The author provides a detailed account of...

""A History and Genealogy of Hans Bauer and His Descendants"" is a comprehensive book that traces the lineage of Hans Bauer and his descendants over several generations. The author, Lister O. Weiss, has painstakingly researched and compiled information on the Bauer family, beginning with...

The book ""History of St. Petersburg: Historical and Biographical"" by Karl H. Grismer is a comprehensive account of the history and development of the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. The book covers the period from the early days of the city's founding in the...

Giant In Gray: A Biography Of Wade Hampton Of South Carolina is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and legacy of Wade Hampton, a prominent figure in the history of the American South. Written by Manly Wade Wellman, this book provides an...

The Black Patch War is a historical non-fiction book written by John G. Miller. The book is set in the late 19th and early 20th century in western Kentucky and tells the story of the tobacco wars that took place in the region during...

""Shanghai Pierce: A Fair Likeness"" is a biography that tells the story of one of the most notorious cattle barons in American history. Shanghai Pierce was a larger-than-life figure who rose to prominence during the late 19th century, when the cattle industry was booming...

Peter Harrison: First American Architect is a book written by Carl Bridenbaugh that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Peter Harrison, who is considered to be the first professional architect in America. The book traces Harrison's journey from his birthplace...

Manzoni And His Times: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni, written by Archibald Colquhoun. Manzoni was a prominent figure in Italian literature and culture during the 19th century, and his most famous work, The...

Rockefeller: Giant, Dwarf, Symbol by William H. Allen is a comprehensive biography of one of the most powerful and controversial figures in American history, John D. Rockefeller. The book covers Rockefeller's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a struggling businessman to...

M-26: The Biography Of A Revolution is a book written by Robert Taber that tells the story of the Cuban Revolution, which was led by Fidel Castro and his revolutionary group known as the M-26. The book provides a detailed account of the events...

""Joan of Arc: A Self-Portrait"" is a book written by Willard Trask that provides a unique perspective on the life and legacy of the famous French heroine. Rather than relying solely on historical accounts and interpretations of Joan's life, Trask presents a collection of...

Jeffersonian America: Notes On The United States Of America, Collected In The Years 1805-1807 And 1811-1812 is a book written by Augustus John Foster. This book is a collection of notes and observations made by the author during his travels across the United States...

""Guns of the Lewis and Clark Expedition"" by Ruby El Hult is a historical account of the firearms used by the famous explorers during their expedition across the American West in 1804-1806. The book delves into the types of guns the expedition members carried,...

Lenin On The Woman Question is a book written by Clara Zetkin, a German Marxist theorist and activist, that compiles a series of articles and speeches by Vladimir Lenin on the topic of women's liberation and gender equality. The book covers Lenin's views on...

The book ""Life And Adventures Of Ben Thompson, The Famous Texan"" by William M. Walton is a comprehensive biography of one of the most notorious figures in Texas history. Ben Thompson was a lawman, gambler, and gunfighter who lived during the late 1800s. The...

""Dr. Goebbels: His Life and Death"" is a biography written by Roger Manvell that delves into the life of Joseph Goebbels, a prominent figure in Nazi Germany and the third most powerful man in Hitler's regime. The book explores his upbringing, education, and rise...

The Cleopatra Papers: A Private Correspondence is a book written by Jack Brodsky and published in 1963. The book is a collection of letters, telegrams, and other documents that were allegedly written by the famous Egyptian queen, Cleopatra VII, and her lover, Mark Antony....

The Rise of the House of Rothschild by Egon Caesar Corti is a comprehensive historical account of the Rothschild family's ascent to power and wealth. The book chronicles the family's origins in the Jewish ghetto of Frankfurt, Germany, and follows their rise to become...

The Goulds of Rhode Island is a historical book written by Rebecca Gould Mitchell in 1875. The book is a detailed account of the Gould family's history and their contributions to the development of Rhode Island. The Gould family was one of the earliest...

The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis: Slaves of Captain John Codman (1883) is a historical account written by Abner Cheney Goodell Jr. The book tells the story of Mark and Phillis, two slaves owned by Captain John Codman in...

Lincoln's Last Hours is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles A. Leale. The book provides a detailed account of the final hours of President Abraham Lincoln's life, including his assassination at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. Leale, who was a young army...

A Little Journey to the Home of Elder Pardon Tillinghast is a book written by John Avery Tillinghast in 1908. The book is a biography of Elder Pardon Tillinghast, who was a prominent figure in the Baptist church in Rhode Island in the 18th...

The Life Story of Brigham Young is a biography of one of the most influential figures in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Written by his granddaughter, Susa Young Gates, the book tells the story of Brigham Young's life...

The Discovery of the Source of the Nile is a book written by John Hanning Speke, an English explorer who made a significant contribution to the exploration of Africa. The book details his journey to discover the source of the Nile River, one of...

A Diary From Dixie is a non-fiction book written by Mary Boykin Chestnut in 1905. The book is a first-hand account of the American Civil War, as experienced by Chestnut, a Southern woman from a wealthy family. The diary entries were written between 1861...

Christopher Gist's Journals: With Historical, Geographical And Ethnological Notes And Biographies Of His Contemporaries is a book that was first published in 1893. The book is a collection of journals that were written by Christopher Gist, an explorer and surveyor who lived in the...

Ambassador Morgenthau's Story is a memoir written by Henry Morgenthau, who served as the United States ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The book chronicles Morgenthau's experiences in Istanbul and his efforts to aid the Armenian people during the Armenian Genocide....

""The Conquest of the Old Southwest"" by Archibald Henderson is a historical account of the early pioneers who ventured into Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky from 1740 to 1790. The book provides a detailed narrative of the challenges and triumphs of these pioneers,...