Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Gabriel Moraga Expedition of 1806: The Diary of Fray Pedro Munoz is a historical account of the exploration of California by a Spanish expedition led by Gabriel Moraga in 1806. The book is written by Fray Pedro Munoz, a member of the expedition...

""Rekindling Camp Fires: The Exploits Of Ben Arnold Connor, Wa-Si-Cu Tam-A-He-Ca"" is a book written by Lewis F. Crawford. The book tells the story of Ben Arnold Connor, a legendary figure in the history of the American West. Connor was a frontiersman, Indian fighter,...

Pencilings Of An Early Western Pioneer is a book written by Henry M. Porter. The book is a collection of memoirs and observations of the author's experiences as a pioneer in the Western United States during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into...

""Letters of Napoleon to Josephine"" is a collection of personal letters written by Napoleon Bonaparte to his beloved wife Josephine. The letters span the years 1796 to 1812, and provide insight into the couple's passionate and tumultuous relationship. The letters are translated from French...

""Goethe and Beethoven"" by Romain Rolland is a book that explores the friendship and creative exchange between two of the most celebrated figures of German culture: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Ludwig van Beethoven. The book is divided into two parts, with the first...

""A Frenchman in the Gold Rush: The Journal of Ernest De Massey, Argonaut of 1849"" is a fascinating historical account of the California Gold Rush written by Ernest De Massey, a Frenchman who traveled to California in search of fortune. The book is a...

The Memoir of Samuel Slater: The Father of American Manufactures, Connected with a History of the Rise and Progress of the Cotton Manufacture by George S. White is a detailed account of the life and work of Samuel Slater, who is widely regarded as...

Francisco Franco: The Times and the Man is a comprehensive biography of the Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco, written by Joaquin Arraras. The book provides an in-depth look at Franco's life, from his childhood in Galicia to his rise to power as the leader of...

The Von Hassell Diaries 1938-1944: The Story Of The Forces Against Hitler Inside Germany is a historical book written by Ulrich Von Hassell. The book is a collection of personal diaries written by Ulrich Von Hassell during the period of 1938-1944. The diaries provide...

Taft and Roosevelt V2: The Intimate Letters of Archie Butt, Military Aide is a book that compiles the personal correspondence of Archie Butt, the military aide to former Presidents William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. The letters provide a unique insight into the personal...

My Autobiography by Benito Mussolini is a memoir written by the notorious Italian fascist dictator himself. The book provides a detailed account of Mussolini's life, from his early childhood to his rise to power in Italy. It covers his political ideologies, his leadership of...

The Private Letters of Sir James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak V1 is a collection of personal letters written by Sir James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak, from 1838 until his death in 1868. The book offers readers a unique insight into the...

""Santa Anna: The Napoleon Of The West"" is a biography of Antonio L������pez de Santa Anna, a Mexican general and politician who played a significant role in the history of Mexico during the 19th century. Written by Frank C. Hanighen, the book explores Santa...

""Robert Alexander: Maryland Loyalist"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Janet Bassett Johnson. The book tells the story of Robert Alexander, a prominent Maryland lawyer who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. Through extensive research, Johnson explores Alexander's life...

Plato and Dionysius: A Double Biography is a book written by philosopher and scholar Ludwig Marcuse. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the lives and philosophies of two of the most influential figures of ancient Greece - Plato and Dionysius. The book begins...

The book ""Life of Algernon Sidney"" written by George Van Santvoord is a biographical account of the life of Algernon Sidney, a prominent figure in English politics and philosophy during the 17th century. The book provides a detailed description of Sidney's life, including 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...

A Memoir of Jacques Cartier, Sieur de Lemoilou: His Voyages to the St. Lawrence is a historical book written by James Phinney Baxter. The book is a memoir of Jacques Cartier, a French explorer who is known for his voyages to the St. Lawrence...

""Alexander Legge 1866-1933"" is a biographical account of the life and accomplishments of Alexander Legge, a prominent businessman and public figure in the early 20th century. The book is written by Forest Crissey and provides a comprehensive overview of Legge's life, from his upbringing...

The book ""Biography of Thomas Davenport, the Brandon Blacksmith: Inventor of the Electric Motor"" is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Thomas Davenport, a pioneering inventor who played a crucial role in the development of the electric motor. Written by Walter...

""Two American Pioneers: Seba Smith And Elizabeth Oakes Smith"" by Mary Alice Wyman is a non-fiction book that tells the stories of two remarkable individuals who made significant contributions to American literature and society during the 19th century. Seba Smith was a journalist, humorist,...

Scotch Irish Pioneers In Ulster And America is a historical book written by Charles Knowles Bolton. The book explores the migration of the Scotch-Irish people from Scotland to Ulster and then to America. It provides a detailed account of the lives of these pioneers,...

Michael Servetus: A Translation Of His Geographical, Medical And Astrological Writings With Introductions And Notes is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of the works of Michael Servetus, a Spanish theologian, physician, and cartographer who lived during the 16th century. The book contains...

The book titled ""Bradford Paul Raymond 1846-1916"" written by William North Rice is a biography of the life and achievements of Bradford Paul Raymond. The book covers the period from 1846 to 1916, which was a time of great change and progress in America....

""Francis Bacon's Birth and Early Childhood"" is a book written by Alfred Dodd that explores the early years of the famous philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon. The book delves into Bacon's family background, his birth, and his early childhood experiences. It provides a comprehensive...

The Degree Master Mark Mason by Albert Pike is a book that explores the history, symbolism, and teachings of the Mark Mason degree in Freemasonry. The author, a prominent figure in the Masonic community, delves into the origins of the degree and its significance...

The Russia I Believe In is a memoir written by Samuel N. Harper, covering the period from 1902 to 1941. Harper was an American economist who spent most of his career studying the Soviet Union and its economic system. In this book, he shares...

Eusapia Palladino is a book written by Hereward Carrington, which provides a detailed account of the life and work of the famous Italian spiritualist and medium, Eusapia Palladino. The book explores the various phenomena that occurred during Palladino's seances, including levitation, materialization, and telekinesis....

""John Locke and the Social Contract"" is a book written by George Catlin that explores the political philosophy of John Locke and his influential theory of the social contract. The book delves into Locke's ideas on the nature of government, individual rights, and the...

The Voice of Destruction: Conversations With Hitler 1940 by Hermann Rauschning is a book that documents the conversations between the author and Adolf Hitler in the year 1940. Rauschning, who was a former Nazi and the president of the Danzig Senate, had several conversations...

""Mercury or The Secret and Swift Messenger"" is a book written by John Wilkins, an English clergyman, natural philosopher, and writer. The book, first published in 1641, is a treatise on cryptography and the art of secret writing. It explores the use of codes...

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...

""Francisco Franco: The Times and the Man"" is a comprehensive biography of the Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco, written by Joaquin Arraras. The book explores Franco's life from his childhood in Galicia to his rise to power during the Spanish Civil War and his subsequent...

The Secret History of Francis Bacon is a book written by Alfred Dodd that explores the life and works of the renowned philosopher, statesman, and writer Francis Bacon. The book delves into Bacon's personal and political life, examining the various controversies and scandals that...

The Maxims of Washington is a book written by John Frederick Schroeder that is a collection of quotes and sayings attributed to George Washington, the first President of the United States of America. The book is a compilation of Washington's thoughts on various topics,...

""Andrew W. Mellon: The Man and His Work"" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most prominent figures in American business and politics during the early 20th century. Written by Philip H. Love, this book offers readers an in-depth look at Mellon's life,...

The Lepers of Molokai is a non-fiction book written by Charles Warren Stoddard in 1885. The book tells the story of the leper colony on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. The author, who was a journalist and writer, visited the colony in 1884 and...

Memorials of John Ray is a biographical work written by William Derham in 1846 that details the life and achievements of the renowned English naturalist John Ray. The book includes a comprehensive account of Ray's early life, education, and career, as well as his...

The Ritchies In India is a book that contains a collection of letters written by William Ritchie between the years of 1817 and 1862, as well as personal reminiscences from his son, Gerald Ritchie. The book provides a unique insight into the experiences of...

The Gilmers in America is a historical book written by John Gilmer Speed and published in 1897. The book is a genealogical account of the Gilmer family and their history in America. The author traces the family's roots back to their origins in England...

One of the most devastating armed conflicts in history, World War I completely transformed the social and political landscape of the world in four short years. It also marked the appearance of the new modern lifestyle, one that always contained the grim prospect of...

Louis XIV is one of history's most notorious rulers. Ruling for three quarters of a century, the King of France had the longest reign in European history, and the effects of his rule would create the conditions that would lead to the French Revolution....

Margaret Elley Felt's autobiographical Gyppo Logger, originally published in 1963, tells a story almost universally overlooked in the history of the logging industry: the emergence of family-based, independent contract or "gyppo" loggers in the post-World War II timber economy, and the crucial role of...

An in-depth view of the political actions and legacy of Newfoundland's first Prime Minister.Author: James K. HillerISBN-10: 1894725476ISBN-13: 9781894725477Publisher: ISER BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2019Pages: 516Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d

Author: A. J. LangguthISBN-10: 8200146170ISBN-13: 9798200146178Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2006Format: CDWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 5.59h x 5.83w x 1.10d

Our Smith family has a rich history that spans over 600 years, including ancestors who settled in Kentucky counties of Clay, Laurel, and Knox after following the Wilderness Road blazed by Daniel Boone through the Cumberland Gap. Our family has experienced many challenges and...

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In this poignant memoir, The Birds Sang Eulogies, Anna and Danny Geslewitz's incredible stories of survival are told by them, their daughter and their granddaughter, three generations affected by the Holocaust. Danny's agonizing story began the moment the Germans invaded Lodz, Poland in 1939....

In 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of classics such as Kidnapped and Treasure Island, embarked on a walking tour of the C vennes, a mountainous region in south-central France. His travelling companion was Modestine, a diminutive donkey with a mind of her own who,...

The Labour party's first Prime MinisterAuthor: Kevin MorganISBN-10: 1904950612ISBN-13: 9781904950615Publisher: Haus Pub.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2006Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.75h x 5.03w x 0.53d