Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""A Biographical And Historical Sketch Of Captain William Crispin Of The British Navy"" is a book written by William Frost Crispin and published in 1901. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of Captain William Crispin, who served in the...

""Letters From Francis Parkman To E. G. Squier: With Bibliographical Notes And A Bibliography Of E. G. Squier"" is a book that compiles correspondence between the renowned American historian Francis Parkman and his friend and fellow scholar E. G. Squier. The letters, spanning from...

The Murphy Family: Genealogical, Historical And Biographical is a book written by Michael Walter Downes in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Murphy family, tracing its genealogy, history and biographical details. It is a detailed and informative study of the family's...

Hendrick Pannebecker: Surveyor Of Lands For The Penns, 1674-1754, Flomborn, Germantown And Skippack (1894) is a book written by Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Hendrick Pannebecker, a surveyor who worked for the Penn family...

Happy Days in Southern California is a book written by Frederick Hastings Rindge in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and adventures in Southern California during the late 19th century. Rindge was a prominent businessman and landowner in the...

Grimes�������s Trip To America: Ten Letters From Sammywell To John Jones Smith (1877) is a book written by author John Hartley. The book is a collection of ten letters that were written by a character named Sammywell to his friend John Jones Smith, documenting...

The Journal of Alexander Chesney, A South Carolina Loyalist in the Revolution and After is a historical book written by E. Alfred Jones and published in 1921. The book is a compilation of the journal entries of Alexander Chesney, a South Carolina Loyalist who...

Bruno is a novel written by Byrd Spilman Dewey in 1908. The story revolves around a dog named Bruno, who is a mixed breed and is owned by a family living in a small town. Bruno is a loyal and intelligent dog who is...

Antiquities And Memoirs Of The Parish Of Myddle, County Of Salop (1875) is a book written by Richard Gough. This book is a historical account of the Parish of Myddle, located in the County of Salop (now known as Shropshire), England. The book provides...

""Abdul-Hamid's Privatleben: Abdul-Hamid Intim"" is a book written by Georges Dorys in 1902. The book is a biography of Abdul-Hamid II, who was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The author explores the private life of the Sultan, including his family, his relationships,...

David Libbey: Penobscot Woodsman And River-Driver is a biographical account of the life of David Libbey, a legendary figure in the history of Maine's Penobscot River region. Written by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm and published in 1907, the book provides a detailed portrait of Libbey's...

""A Review of Winthrop's Journal"" is a historical book written by John Winthrop, which was published in 1854. The book is a review of Winthrop's personal journal, which he kept during his voyage to the New World and his subsequent life in Massachusetts Bay...

""A Memoir of Zerah Colburn"" is a biographical work written by Zerah Colburn himself and published in 1833. Colburn was a child prodigy who gained fame in the early 19th century for his remarkable mental arithmetic abilities. The book chronicles his life from his...

""A Manual of Outpost Duties"" is a military guidebook written by Frederick Fitzclarence in 1851. The book provides detailed instructions and advice for soldiers assigned to outpost duty, which involves guarding and monitoring the perimeter of a military camp or position. The manual covers...

A Journey In The Back Country V1: In The Winter Of 1853-54 (1907) is a book written by Frederick Law Olmsted. The book is a travelogue that chronicles Olmsted's journey through the backcountry of the United States during the winter of 1853-54. The book...

""The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas 1793-1836: A Chapter in the Westward Movement of the Anglo-American People"" is a comprehensive biography of Stephen F. Austin, who is widely regarded as the founder of Texas. Written by Eugene C. Barker, this book...

The Filibuster: The Career Of William Walker is a comprehensive biography written by Laurence Greene. The book delves into the life and career of William Walker, a controversial American adventurer who attempted to establish his own empire in Central America during the mid-19th century....

""Richelieu: His Rise To Power"" by Carl J. Burckhardt is a comprehensive biography of Cardinal Richelieu, one of the most influential figures in French history. The book details Richelieu's early life, his rise to power as a trusted advisor to King Louis XIII, and...

Santa Anna: The Napoleon of the West is a biography of one of Mexico's most famous leaders, Antonio L������pez de Santa Anna, written by Frank C. Hanighen. The book describes Santa Anna's life, from his early days as a soldier to his rise to...

My Life On The Frontier 1864-1882 is a memoir written by Miguel Antonio Otero, a prominent figure in the history of New Mexico. The book chronicles Otero's experiences as a young boy growing up in the frontier town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, during...

The book ""Life And Letters Of Vasco Nunez De Balboa"" by Charles L. G. Anderson is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Vasco Nunez De Balboa, a Spanish explorer who is credited with the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. The book...

The Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion is a historical book written by Hunter Dickinson Farish. The book is a compilation of the journal entries and letters written by Philip Vickers Fithian, a young man...

Ingersoll's Greatest Lectures is a book that contains a collection of speeches and addresses by Robert Green Ingersoll, a prominent American lawyer, orator, and agnostic of the 19th century. The book includes lectures that have never been printed outside of the complete works of...

""A Century And A Half Of Pittsburg And Her People V1"" is a historical book written by John Newton Boucher in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Pittsburgh and its people, spanning over 150 years of history. It covers...

The Pathfinder of the Seas: The Life of Matthew Fontaine Maury is a biographical book written by John W. Wayland. The book tells the story of Matthew Fontaine Maury, who is considered to be the father of modern oceanography. Maury was a United States...

Edison As I Know Him is a biographical book written by Henry Ford about his dear friend and colleague, Thomas Edison. The book provides an intimate and personal glimpse into the life of one of the greatest inventors of all time, as seen through...

""Dialogue with Death"" is a memoir by Arthur Koestler, a Hungarian-British author, journalist, and political activist. The book chronicles Koestler's experiences as a political prisoner during the Spanish Civil War. Koestler was arrested by the Francoist forces and imprisoned in a jail in Seville,...

Bill Arp: From The Uncivil War To Date, 1861-1903 is a book written by Bill Arp, a prominent American humorist and columnist, that chronicles his life and experiences during and after the American Civil War. The book is a collection of essays and articles...

Under The Sky In California is a book written by Charles Francis Saunders and published in 1913. The book is a travelogue that describes Saunders' experiences while traveling in California. The author describes the natural beauty of the state, including its mountains, valleys, and...

On Character is a book written by J. Guibert and published in 1911. The book is a philosophical exploration of the nature of character and its importance in human life. Guibert argues that character is the foundation of all human actions and that it...

Dovecote: Or The Heart Of The Homestead is a novel written by George Canning Hill and published in 1856. The story is set in rural England and follows the lives of a family living on a farm called Dovecote. The main character is a...

An Account Of The Conduct Of The Dowager Duchess Of Marlborough: From Her First Coming To Court To The Year 1710 is a book written by Sarah Jennings Churchill, the Dowager Duchess of Marlborough, in 1742. The book is a memoir that details the...

Americo Vespucio (1880) is a book written by Gregorio Perez Gomar that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Americo Vespucio, a renowned explorer and cartographer from Florence, Italy. The book covers Vespucio's early life, his association with the Medici family,...

The Life of Saint Winefride: Virgin and Martyr is a book written by Thomas Swift and published in 1888. The book tells the story of Saint Winefride, a Welsh virgin and martyr who lived in the 7th century. The book provides a detailed account...

The Romance and Tragedy of Pioneer Life Volume 1 is a historical non-fiction book written by Augustus Lynch Mason and first published in 1883. The book explores the early days of American settlement and the challenges faced by pioneers as they sought to establish...

The Diaries And Correspondence Of George Rose is a book that was originally published in 1860. It is a collection of the personal writings of George Rose, who was a prominent figure in British politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The...

Life and Struggles of William Lovett is an autobiographical account of the life of William Lovett, a prominent figure in the Chartist movement in 19th century England. The book details Lovett's early life as a poor working-class boy, his struggles to obtain an education,...

""A Narrative of the Life and Travels of John Robert Shaw, the Well-Digger"" is an autobiographical account of the life and adventures of John Robert Shaw, a well-digger from the early 19th century. The book is written by Shaw himself and was first published...

Henry George Liddell, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford: A Memoir is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Henry George Liddell, a renowned academic and religious figure of the 19th century. The book is written by Henry Lewis Thompson and was first...

The Warren-Adams Letters, 1743-1777 V1 is a collection of personal correspondence between three influential figures in American history: John Adams, Samuel Adams, and James Warren. The letters span a period of 34 years, from 1743 to 1777, and offer a unique glimpse into the...

The Famous History of the Life and Death of Captain Thomas Stukeley, 1605 is a historical account written by Thomas Heywood. The book chronicles the life of Captain Thomas Stukeley, an English adventurer and soldier who lived during the Elizabethan era. Stukeley was known...

The book ""Record Of The 114th Regiment, N.Y.S.V.: Where It Went, What It Saw And What It Did"" is a historical account of the experiences of the 114th Regiment of the New York State Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. Written by Harris...

The book titled ""The Pedigree And History Of The Washington Family: Derived From Odin, The Founder Of Scandinavia, B.C. 70"" is authored by Albert Welles and was first published in 1879. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the Washington family and their...

Recollections: 1844-1909 is a memoir written by Henry Clay McDougal and published in 1910. The book is a first-hand account of McDougal's life from his childhood in the mid-19th century to his experiences as a lawyer and politician in the early 20th century. McDougal...

Incidents And Events In The Life Of Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard: Collected From Personal Narrations And Other Sources (1888) is a biographical book written by Henry E. Hamilton. The book is about the life of Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard, an American fur trader, explorer, and entrepreneur...

Adventures And Observations On The West Coast Of Africa And Its Islands is a historical and descriptive account of the author's travels and experiences in various islands off the coast of Africa. The book covers the author's observations and adventures in Madeira, Canary, Biafra,...

""The State of Missouri: An Autobiography"" is a historical book written by Walter Williams in 1904. The book offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the state of Missouri, its history, culture, and society. It is a detailed portrayal of the state's development, from...

The Life and Surprising Adventures of Frederick Baron Trenck is a book written by Freiherr Von Der Friedrich Trenck. It is a memoir that recounts the life of Frederick Baron Trenck, a German adventurer and soldier who lived during the 18th century. The book...

Sullivan's Expedition Against The Indians Of New York: A Letter From Andrew McFarland Davis To Justin Winsor; With The Journal Of William McKendry (1886) is a historical book that provides an account of the Sullivan Expedition, a military campaign led by General John Sullivan...

""On Character"" is a book written by J. Guibert and published in 1911. It is a philosophical exploration of the concept of character and its importance in shaping an individual's identity and behavior. The author delves into the various aspects of character, such as...