Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Read & Co. History presents this brand new edition of "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African", an autobiography published in 1798. Equiano (c. 1745-1797) was an African writer and abolitionist, who was taken into slavery as...

English translation of best-selling Marathi biographical novel on the life of Revered Pandurang Shastri Athavale, founder of Swadhyay Parivar, who introduced universal way of life, way of worship and way of thinking to achieve spiritual height. Revered Pandurang Shastri (Dadaji) was an activist philosopher...

American Hero Stories is Eva March Tappan's fascinating overview of the important individuals in US history. Discover accounts of famous voyagers and explorers in the history of the United States within this 1921 historical account. American Hero Stories explores the origin stories of the...

""Theodor Herzl: Excerpts From His Diaries"" is a collection of personal writings by the founder of modern political Zionism, Theodor Herzl. The book offers an intimate look into Herzl's thoughts, experiences, and struggles as he worked tirelessly to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine....

The Cathcart Family: A Family Account Of 100 Years Of American History is a book written by Marvin Russell Cain. The book is a detailed account of the Cathcart family and their experiences over the course of a century in American history. The book...

""Fiddletown and Copperopolis: The Life and Times of an Uncommon Carrier"" by Carl Fallberg is a historical non-fiction book that tells the story of a unique and little-known aspect of American transportation history. The book follows the life and adventures of a man named...

""Hungary: The Unwilling Satellite"" is a comprehensive historical account of Hungary's political, social, and economic development from the end of World War II to the 1980s. The book focuses on Hungary's relationship with the Soviet Union and how it shaped the country's political landscape...

The book ""Richard Neutra: Masters Of World Architecture Series"" by Esther McCoy is a comprehensive guide to the life and work of the renowned Austrian-American architect Richard Neutra. Neutra is considered to be one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, and...

""Make A Joyful Sound"" is a biography that delves into the romantic relationship between Mabel Hubbard and Alexander Graham Bell. The book explores how Mabel, who was deaf, met Bell and helped him refine the invention of the telephone. The story follows their courtship...

""The Miracle of Coral Gables"" is a novel written by Rex Beach that takes place in the city of Coral Gables, Florida. The story revolves around the character of John Camden, a wealthy businessman who decides to invest in the development of the city....

Grant Marsh, Steamboat Captain is a biographical book written by A. M. Anderson that tells the story of Grant Marsh, a legendary captain of steamboats on the Missouri River during the late 19th century. The book details Marsh's life from his early days as...

Discretion and Indiscretion is a thought-provoking and insightful book written by Ludwig Levy Lenz. The book explores the concepts of discretion and indiscretion, and how they impact our personal and professional lives. Lenz argues that discretion is a vital quality that allows us to...

Clarence King: A Biography is a book written by Thurman Wilkins that tells the story of the life of Clarence King, an American geologist, mountaineer, and surveyor who lived in the late 19th century. The book traces King's life from his childhood in Newport,...

Beyond The Tragic Vision: The Quest For Identity In The Nineteenth Century is a book written by Peckham, Morse. The book explores the concept of identity in the 19th century and how it was shaped by various cultural, social, and political factors. The author...

""A Genealogy Of The Ferris Family, Descendants Of Zachariah Ferris"" is a comprehensive book that traces the lineage of the Ferris family, starting with their ancestor Zachariah Ferris. The author, Harriet Scofield, has compiled a wealth of information about the Ferris family, including their...

Liang Ch'i Ch'ao and the Mind of Modern China is a book written by Joseph R. Levenson that provides a comprehensive account of the life and ideas of Liang Ch'i Ch'ao, a prominent Chinese intellectual and political figure who played a key role in...

""A Hangman's Diary: Being The Journal Of Franz Schmidt, Public Executioner Of Nuremberg, 1573-1617"" is a non-fiction book written by Albrecht Keller. The book is a translation of the journal of Franz Schmidt, who was the public executioner of Nuremberg from 1573 to 1617....

The book ""Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy"" by Mary Van Rensselaer Thayer is a biography of the former First Lady of the United States, Jacqueline Kennedy. The book chronicles her life from her childhood in a wealthy family to her time as First Lady during the...

""Story Of The Slave"" is a historical book written by Alfred Miller Heston. It is a paper that was read before the Monmouth County Historical Association on October 30, 1902, and was published in 1903. The book tells the story of a slave, whose...

The Diary of Joshua Hempstead of New London, Connecticut is a historical book that covers a period of forty-seven years, from September 1711 to November 1758. Written by Joshua Hempstead himself, the book is a first-hand account of his life during this time period....

The Life And Times Of Samuel Gorton is a biographical book about the life of Samuel Gorton, written by Adelos Gorton. Samuel Gorton was a controversial figure in American history, known for his religious and political beliefs. The book explores his early life, 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 True Story of the Hatfield and McCoy Feud is a non-fiction book written by L.D. Hatfield. The book provides an in-depth account of the infamous feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families, which took place in the late 1800s along the Kentucky-West Virginia...

Captain Rickenbacker's Story of the Ordeal and Rescue of Himself and the Men with Him is a gripping first-hand account of one of the most harrowing survival stories of World War II. Written by Eddie Rickenbacker, a highly decorated American fighter ace and aviation...

""A Woman in Steel: Rebecca Lukens"" by Robert W. Wolcott is a biography of an extraordinary woman who defied gender norms and made a name for herself in the male-dominated steel industry of the 19th century. Rebecca Lukens was born in 1794 in Pennsylvania...

The book ""Memorial Of Elisha Dickinson Smith, 1827-1899"" was written by H. A. Miner and published in 1903. The book is a tribute to Elisha Dickinson Smith, who lived from 1827 to 1899, and provides a comprehensive account of his life and achievements. It...

The Prisoners of Perote is a historical book written by William Preston Stapp in 1845. The book is based on the author's journal that he kept during his imprisonment in Perote, Mexico. The author was a soldier in the Texan army during the Mexican-American...

The Descendants Of Henry Doude: Who Came From England In 1639 (1885) is a historical book written by Willis Wedworth Dowd. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lineage of Henry Doude, who migrated from England to America in the year 1639. The...

Memorials of the Descendants of William Shattuck: The Progenitor of the Families in America That Have Borne His Name is a book written by Lemuel Shattuck and published in 1855. The book is a genealogical account of the Shattuck family, tracing their lineage back...

Vaccinosis And Its Cure By Thuja: With Remarks On Homeoprophylaxis (1884) is a book written by James Compton Burnett that discusses the potential side effects of vaccination and their treatment using the homeopathic remedy Thuja. The book provides a detailed explanation of the concept...

The Levering Family is a genealogical account of Wigard Levering and Gerhard Levering, two of the pioneer settlers of Roxborough Township in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Written by Horatio Gates Jones and first published in 1858, the book provides a comprehensive history of the Levering...

Pilgrim Alden: The Story Of The Life Of The First John Alden In America (1902) is a biographical book written by Augustus Ephraim Alden. The book tells the story of the life of John Alden, who was one of the first Pilgrims to arrive...

Paine Ancestry: The Family Of Robert Treat Paine, Signer Of The Declaration Of Independence, Including Maternal Lines is a book written by Sarah Cushing Paine and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive genealogy of the Paine family, focusing on the lineage of...

""Matthew Fontaine Maury: The Pathfinder of the Seas"" is a biographical book written by Charles Lee Lewis. The book focuses on the life of Matthew Fontaine Maury, who was a renowned American naval officer and oceanographer. Maury is known for his contributions to the...

Colonel John Wise of England and Virginia, 1617-1695: His Ancestors and Descendants is a historical book written by Jennings Cropper Wise and published in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Colonel John Wise, who was an Englishman that migrated...

""Blue Devils In Italy: A History Of The 88th Infantry Division In World War II"" is a comprehensive account of the 88th Infantry Division's role in World War II, particularly in the Italian campaign. Written by John P. Delaney, a veteran of the 88th...

""Genealogical And Historical Sketches Of The Allen Family Of Dedham And Medfield, Massachusetts, 1637-1890"" is a book written by Frank Allen Hutchinson in 1896. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the genealogy and history of the Allen family, who were prominent residents of...

Haym Salomon: Immigrant And Financier Of The American Revolution is a biographical book written by H. S. Baron. The book is about Haym Salomon, a Jewish immigrant from Poland who played a significant role in financing the American Revolution. The author delves into Salomon's...

The book ""Biography of Thomas Davenport, The Brandon Blacksmith: Inventor of the Electric Motor"" is a detailed account of the life and work of Thomas Davenport, a renowned inventor and blacksmith from Brandon, Vermont. Written by Davenport's great-grandson, Walter Rice Davenport, the book chronicles...

Bernadotte: The First Phase, 1763-1799 is a historical biography written by Dunbar Plunket Barton in 1914. The book tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French soldier who rose through the ranks to become one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most trusted generals. Bernadotte's early life...

Georgia�������s Roster Of The Revolution is a historical book written by Lucian Lamar Knight and published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive list of the soldiers who fought for Georgia during the American Revolution. It contains detailed information about each soldier, including their...

The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee and the Catalogue of His Library of Alchemical Manuscripts is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. The book provides a comprehensive look into the life of Dr. John Dee, an English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occult...

The Old Wild West: Adventures Of Arizona Bill is a thrilling book written by Raymond Hatfield Gardner. The book takes readers on a wild ride through the Old West, following the adventures of the main character, Arizona Bill. Arizona Bill is a legendary cowboy...

""Tales Of The English; William De Albini Of Buckenham Castle"" by Emily Taylor is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of William de Albini, a Norman knight who becomes the lord of Buckenham Castle in Norfolk, England in the 12th century. Through...

Kagawa of Japan is a book written by Cyril J. Davey that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Toyohiko Kagawa, a prominent social reformer and Christian evangelist from Japan. The book traces Kagawa's journey from his childhood in a poor...

Stalin: A Critical Survey of Bolshevism is a book written by Boris Souvarine that provides a comprehensive analysis of Joseph Stalin's rise to power and his leadership of the Soviet Union. The book is an in-depth critique of Bolshevism as a political ideology and...

""Charles Coulson Rich: Pioneer Builder Of The West"" is a biography written by John Henry Evans about the life and achievements of Charles Coulson Rich. Rich was a prominent figure in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)...

""The Life of Henry A. Wise of Virginia, 1806-1876"" is a comprehensive biography of the prominent American politician and lawyer Henry A. Wise. Written by Barton Haxall Wise, the book chronicles Wise's life from his birth in Virginia in 1806 to his death in...

""Roy Bean: Law West of the Pecos"" is a biography of the infamous Judge Roy Bean, written by C. L. Sonnichsen. The book takes readers on a journey through Bean's life, from his early days as a saloon owner and outlaw to his eventual...

""The Letters of Eliza Pierce 1751-1775"" is a collection of personal letters written by Eliza Pierce, a woman who lived in the mid-18th century. The book also includes letters from her son, Pierce Joseph Taylor, who was a schoolboy at Eton during the time...