Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Tragic Russia is a historical book written by Waclaw Gasiorowski and was first published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the political, social, and economic conditions of Russia during the early 20th century. It delves into the political turmoil that was...

The book ""Works Of Henry Lord Brougham V1: Lives Of Philosophers Of The Time Of George III"" is a collection of biographical sketches written by Henry Peter Brougham, a Scottish lawyer, politician, and social reformer of the 19th century. The book, published in 1872,...

The Wits And Beaux Of Society V2 is a book written by Grace Wharton and published in 1890. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of famous men and women who were considered to be the wits and beaux of society during the...

The Private Journal of the Marquess of Hastings is a historical book written by Francis Rawdon-Hastings in 1907. The book is a compilation of the personal journal entries of the Marquess of Hastings, who was a prominent figure in British history during the early...

The Good St. Louis: And His Times is a historical book written by Anna Eliza Bray in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the life and times of Louis IX of France, who is also known as St. Louis. It covers his...

The Story Of My Career: As A Student At Freiberg And Jena, And As Professor At Halle, Breslau And Berlin is an autobiographical work by Heinrich Steffens, originally published in 1863. The book provides a detailed account of Steffens' life and career, beginning with...

The Congress of Verona is a historical memoir written by the French author Francois Rene De Chateaubriand. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume being published in 1838. The memoir provides a detailed account of the Congress of Verona, which...

The book ""The Opinions of Lord Holland: As Recorded in the Journals of the House of Lords: From 1797 to 1841"" is a collection of the recorded opinions of Lord Holland, a prominent British politician and member of the House of Lords, during the...

""The Story of Switzerland"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Theresa Melville Lee in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Switzerland's history, culture, and geography. It starts with the country's geological formation and takes the reader through the various stages of...

The Life of Robert Baird is a biography written by Henry Martyn Baird and published in 1866. The book details the life and accomplishments of Robert Baird, a prominent Presbyterian minister and social reformer in the 19th century. The biography covers Baird's early life,...

""The Book We Need"" is a book written by Leon Stefflre in the year 1902. The book is a philosophical work that explores the importance of books in human life. The author argues that books are essential for the development of human beings and...

The Chronicles, Of The Land Of Columbia, Book 1: Commonly Called America is a historical work written by Prophet James in 1876. The book is a comprehensive account of the early history of the United States, from the arrival of the first European explorers...

The Story Reader (1901) is a book written by Alfred Ernest Logie. The book is a collection of short stories that are designed to be read aloud to children. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style, with colorful characters and vivid...

The Life of Clement Phinney is a biographical book written by Daniel Mcbride Graham and published in 1851. The book tells the story of Clement Phinney, a man who lived during the early 19th century in the United States. Phinney was a prominent figure...

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...

Memoirs of Napoleon V1: His Court and Family is a historical book written by Laure Junot Abrantes and published in 1854. It is an account of the author's personal experiences and observations as a member of Napoleon Bonaparte's court and family during his reign...

The Life of Herodotus Drawn Out From His Book is a biographical work written by Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann in 1845. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Herodotus, the ancient Greek historian who is known as the ""father of history"". Dahlmann...

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...

Memoirs of Washington is a historical book written by Caroline Matilda Kirkland and published in 1857. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of George Washington, the first president of the United States of America. The author provides a comprehensive...

The book ""Life Of Sir David Wedderburn"" by Louisa Jane Percival, published in 1884, is a biographical account of the notable Scottish politician and diplomat, Sir David Wedderburn. The book provides a detailed description of Wedderburn's life, from his birth in 1733 to his...

The book ""Memoirs Of Zehir-Ed-Din Muhammed Babur V2: Emperor Of Hindustan"" is a historical account written by Babur, also known as Zehir-Ed-Din Muhammed Babur, who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. The book is a continuation of Babur's memoirs, which he...

""Letters of the Late Edward Bulwer, Lord Lytton to His Wife"" is a collection of personal letters written by the famous English novelist and politician, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, to his wife, Rosina Doyle Wheeler. The letters cover a period of over thirty years, from 1838...

Soule""Memorial Sketch of William Soule Stickney"" is a book written by William Stickney in 1881. The book serves as a tribute to William Soule Stickney, who was a prominent figure in the early days of the United States. The book provides a detailed account...

Life of David Belden is a biographical book written by John J. Berry and first published in 1891. The book tells the story of David Belden, a prominent figure in the early history of Ohio. Belden was born in Connecticut in 1787 and moved...

Kirby's Wonderful and Scientific Eccentric Museum V5: Or Magazine of Remarkable Characters (1820) is a book that features a collection of stories and biographies of unique and extraordinary individuals. This volume is part of a series of books published by Kirby's Museum, which was...

""Mrs. Warren�������s Daughter: A Story Of The Woman�������s Movement"" is a novel by Harry Hamilton Johnston, first published in 1920. The story follows the life of Vivie Warren, the daughter of a successful and wealthy businesswoman, who discovers that her mother's fortune was made...

Memoir Of William Madison Peyton, Of Roanoke is a book written by William Madison Peyton himself in 1873. It is a personal account of his life and experiences, particularly his life in Roanoke, Virginia. The book provides a detailed description of Peyton's family background,...

Pleasant Hours With Illustrious Men And Women: With Many Personal Reminiscences (1885) is a book written by Thomas W. Handford. The book is a collection of personal accounts and reminiscences of the author's interactions with famous and influential people of his time. The book...

John Howard Angas: Pioneer, Pastoralist, Politician And Philanthropist (1905) is a biography written by Henry Thomas Burgess. The book chronicles the life and achievements of John Howard Angas, a prominent figure in South Australian history. Angas was a pioneer who helped establish the colony...

Spisy Sebrane is a book written by Bene-Trebizsky, Vacslava and published in 1901. The book is written in the Czech language and is a collection of various literary works. The title of the book, Spisy Sebrane, translates to ""Collected Writings"" in English. The book...

Memoir Of James Haughton: With Extracts From His Private And Published Letters (1877) is a biographical book written by Samuel Haughton about his brother James Haughton. James Haughton was a prominent Irish social reformer and abolitionist who lived in the 19th century. The book...

""James Harvey Tuttle: A Memoir"" is a biographical book written by Marion Daniel Shutter and published in 1905. The book is a detailed account of the life of James Harvey Tuttle, a prominent figure in the American Civil War and a bishop in the...

""Notes of an Indian Journey"" is a captivating travelogue written by Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff, a British diplomat and administrator who served in India during the 19th century. The book chronicles his travels throughout India, from the bustling cities of Calcutta and Bombay to...

""Our First Half Million: The Story Of Our National Army"" is a book written by Captain X and published in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the formation and organization of the United States National Army during World War I. It covers...

""Sir Stamford Raffles: Builders Of Greater Britain"" is a historical book written by Hugh Edward Egerton and originally published in 1897. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Sir Stamford Raffles, a British statesman and colonial administrator who is best known for founding...

Roddy Owen, Brevet-Major Lancashire Fusiliers: A Memoir is a book written by Mai Bovill and published in 1897. The book is a memoir of the life of Roddy Owen, who was a Brevet-Major in the Lancashire Fusiliers. The memoir covers Owen's life from his...

The Literary Remains Of The Late Professor Theodore Goldstucker V2 (1879) is a book that contains the writings of Theodore Goldstucker, a prominent professor of Sanskrit and Indian literature in the 19th century. The second volume of this collection was published in 1879, after...

Josiah Conder: A Memoir is a biographical work written by Eustace Rogers Conder in 1857. The book chronicles the life of Josiah Conder, a prominent English Congregationalist minister, poet, and editor during the 19th century. The memoir covers Conder's early life, education, and career,...

Mrs. Brookfield And Her Circle V1: 1809-1847 is a book written by Charles Hallam Elton Brookfield in 1905. The book is a biographical account of the life of Mrs. Brookfield and the circle of literary and social figures she was associated with during the...

Marcel Levignet (1906) is a book written by Elwyn Alfred Barron that tells the story of Marcel Levignet, a Frenchman who lived in the early 20th century. The book is a biographical account of Levignet's life, from his birth in 1906 to his death...

""Mr. Dide: His Vacation In Colorado And Other Sketches"" is a collection of short stories written by Lewis B. France and published in 1890. The book follows the adventures of a man named Mr. Dide as he travels to Colorado for a much-needed vacation....

Stories From Blackwood is a collection of short stories originally published in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine in the mid-19th century. The stories cover a range of genres, including horror, mystery, and adventure, and are written by various authors. The collection includes well-known tales such as...

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 Life of Leon Gambetta, written by Frank Thomas Marzials and published in 1890, is a biographical account of the prominent French statesman and orator, Leon Gambetta. The book traces Gambetta's life from his childhood in Cahors, France, through his rise to political prominence...

The Beau-Philosopher: Or The History Of The Chevalier De Mainvillers is a book written by Genu Soalhat De Mainvilliers in 1751. The book tells the story of the Chevalier De Mainvillers, a French nobleman who was known for his good looks and his philosophical...

The book ""Life of the Marquis of Dalhousie"" is a biography written by Lionel I. Trotter and published in 1889. It chronicles the life of James Andrew Broun Ramsay, the 10th Earl of Dalhousie, who served as the Governor-General of India from 1848 to...

Past And Present: And Men Of The Times is a historical book written by William Jackson Barry in 1897. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of the world from ancient times to the present day....

The Life and Writings of W. E. Benham is a book written by Welcome E. Benham and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of W. E. Benham, a prominent figure in the literary and academic circles...

Royer-Collard (1895) is a biography written by Eugene Spuller about the life and work of Pierre-Paul Royer-Collard, a prominent French philosopher and politician of the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Royer-Collard's upbringing, education, and intellectual development, as well as his...

My Lady Pocahontas: A True Relation Of Virginia is a historical book written by Anas Todkill in 1885. The book tells the story of Pocahontas, a Native American woman who was famously associated with the English settlement of Jamestown in the early seventeenth century....