Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Diary of Otto Braun is a collection of personal writings, letters, and poems by Otto Braun, a German soldier who fought in World War I and later became a prominent politician in the Weimar Republic. The diary provides a unique perspective on the...

The 100 Best True Stories of World War II by Robert J. Casey is a book that offers a comprehensive collection of the most compelling and fascinating stories from one of the most significant and devastating events in human history. This book is a...

""A Giant In The Earth: A Biography Of J. D. Boddie"" is a book written by Charles Emerson Boddie that provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of J. D. Boddie. J. D. Boddie was a prominent figure in the field of...

""A History And Genealogy Of Peter Eichenberg Family In The U.S.A."" is a book written by Charles S. Ikenberry that explores the history and genealogy of the Eichenberg family in the United States. The book focuses on Peter Eichenberg, the patriarch of the family,...

The Biography of An Lu-Shan is a translated Chinese dynastic history that delves into the life of An Lu-Shan, a military general who rose to power during the Tang dynasty in China. The book provides a comprehensive account of his life, including his early...

""Shoriki, Miracle Man of Japan"" is a biography written by Edward Uhlan that delves into the life of Matsutaro Shoriki, a prominent figure in Japanese media and politics. Shoriki was a man of many talents, having been a successful businessman, journalist, and politician throughout...

The Eichmann Kommandos is a book written by Michael A. Musmanno that provides a detailed account of the Nazi war criminals who were responsible for the mass extermination of Jews during the Holocaust. The book focuses on the role played by Adolf Eichmann, who...

Buckskin and Satin is a biography of J.B. Omohundro, also known as Texas Jack, written by Herschel C. Logan. The book tells the story of Omohundro's life, from his early days as a cowboy and buffalo hunter in Texas to his later career as...

A Diary With Reminiscences Of The War And Refugee Life In The Shenandoah Valley, 1860-1865 is a historical book written by Cornelia McDonald. It is a personal account of the author's experiences during the American Civil War, specifically her life as a refugee in...

""Benjamin Franklin and the American Character"" by Charles L. Sanford is a biography of one of America's most famous founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. The book explores Franklin's life and his impact on American society, culture, and politics. It delves into his childhood, his rise...

""An American In Europe: The Life Of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford"" is a biography written by Larsen, Egon that explores the life of Benjamin Thompson, an American who became a prominent figure in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Thompson, who...

""A Week with Gandhi"" is a book written by Louis Fischer that provides an account of the author's personal experience of spending a week with Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's independence movement. The book is a memoir that captures Gandhi's daily routine, his...

All Men Are Brothers: Life And Thoughts Of Mahatma Gandhi As Told In His Own Words is a book that provides a comprehensive insight into the life and thoughts of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, Mahatma Gandhi. The book...

""Memorials of Adare Manor: With Historical Notices of Adare"" is a book written by Caroline Wyndham-Quin and published in 1865. The book is a detailed account of the history of Adare Manor, a historic estate located in County Limerick, Ireland. The author provides a...

""Simon Bolivar"" by Gerhard Masur is a comprehensive biography of the famous Latin American revolutionary and political leader. The book covers Bolivar's life from his birth in Venezuela in 1783 to his death in Colombia in 1830, tracing his political and military career as...

Plutarch's Lives of Illustrious Men is a classic work of historical biography, originally written in Greek in the first century AD by the famous philosopher and historian Plutarch. This particular edition, published in 1876, features a translation into English by John Langhorne and William...

The Lyon In Mourning V3 is a historical book that contains a collection of speeches, letters, journals, and other documents that are related to the affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart. The book is written by Robert Forbes, who was a bishop in the...

Lost In The Arctic: Being The Story Of The Alabama Expedition, 1909-1912 is a non-fiction book written by Ejnar Mikkelsen and first published in 1913. The book recounts the harrowing tale of the Alabama Expedition, a three-year-long journey to explore the uncharted regions of...

The Story Of The Amulet is a children's fantasy novel written by Edith Nesbit. The story follows the adventures of three siblings, Cyril, Anthea, and Robert, who discover a magical amulet that has the power to grant wishes. With the help of the amulet,...

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...

Count Michael Maier is a book written by J.B. Craven that tells the story of Michael Maier, a prominent figure in the alchemical world during the 16th century. Maier was a physician, philosopher, and alchemist who served as a court physician to the Holy...

""The Story of the Liberty Bell"" is a historical book written by Wayne Whipple and published in 1910. The book tells the story of the iconic Liberty Bell, which has become a symbol of American independence and freedom. The author provides a comprehensive account...

165 Days: A Story Of The 25th Division On Luzon is a non-fiction book that tells the story of the 25th Division of the United States Army during their time on the island of Luzon in the Philippines during World War II. The book...

Raymond Lully is a biography of the 13th century Christian mystic and philosopher, Raymond Lully, written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book explores Lully's life, his spiritual beliefs, and his contributions to the fields of alchemy, theology, and philosophy. Waite delves into Lully's early...

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...

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...

Chief Flying Hawk's Tales: The True Story of Custer's Last Fight is a historical non-fiction book written by M.I. McCreight. The book tells the story of the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, from the perspective of Chief Flying Hawk,...

The book ""Sir Joseph Whitworth"" by W. T. Jeans is a biography of the famous British engineer and inventor, Sir Joseph Whitworth. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Whitworth, who is best known for his contributions to the development of precision engineering...

The Private Journal of Aaron Burr V1: During His Residence of Four Years in Europe (1858) is a book written by Aaron Burr, an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States. The book is a collection...

The Allen Memorial is a book that chronicles the genealogy of the descendants of Samuel Allen, who was a resident of Windsor, Connecticut, in the year 1640. Written by Orrin Peer Allen, the book covers the period from 1640 to 1907 and provides a...

Recollections of Leonard: Hairdresser to Queen Marie-Antoinette is a historical memoir written by Leonard Autie and first published in 1909. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most famous hairdressers of the 18th century, who had the privilege...

Old Leeds: Its Byegones And Celebrities is a historical book written by D. H. Atkinson in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the city of Leeds in England during the 19th century, focusing on its past and the notable figures who have...

Sacramento Valley and Foothill Counties of California is a historical book written by Emmett Phillips and published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Sacramento Valley and Foothill regions of California, including the counties of Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, San Joaquin, Stanislaus,...

Pioneers Of The Magalloway: From 1820 To 1904 is a historical book written by Granville Payson Wilson and published in 1918. The book is a detailed account of the early settlers of the Magalloway River Valley in Maine, USA, from the early 19th century...

The book ""Lives Of Leonard Calvert, Samuel Ward, And Thomas Posey"" is a historical account written by George Washington Burnap in 1846. It provides a detailed description of the lives of three prominent figures in American history: Leonard Calvert, the first governor of Maryland;...

The book ""Lives Of Leonard Calvert, Samuel Ward, And Thomas Posey"" by George Washington Burnap was published in 1846. It is a biographical work that explores the lives of three historical figures who played important roles in American history.The first subject of the book...

""Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825 V2: Or Journal of a Voyage to the United States (1829)"" is a book written by Auguste Levasseur that chronicles the travels of the Marquis de Lafayette during his visit to the United States in 1824 and...

In Days To Come is a collection of essays and speeches by Walther Rathenau, a German industrialist and politician who served as Foreign Minister during the Weimar Republic. The book was originally published in 1921, just two years after the end of World War...

Esther Burr's Journal is a historical book written by Jeremiah Eames Rankin and published in 1903. The book is a compilation of the journal entries of Esther Burr, a young woman who lived in the late 18th century in Connecticut. The journal entries provide...

One Man's Struggle is a memoir written by George Washington Gallagher and published in 1890. The book details Gallagher's life as a former slave and his struggles to gain freedom and establish himself as a successful businessman in the post-Civil War era. Gallagher recounts...

Kempes Nine Daies Wonder is a book written by William Kemp and edited by Edmund Goldsmid. The book describes Kemp's journey from London to Norwich, which he undertook in nine days. The journey took place in the late 16th century, and Kemp describes the...

Caskey's Book is a historical text written by Thomas W. Caskey and published in 1884. The book provides an account of the author's experiences as a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War, as well as his life after the war. The text covers...

E. W. Dennison: A Memorial (1909) is a book written by Henry Sturgis Dennison as a tribute to his father, Edward Williams Dennison. The book is a collection of essays, speeches, and letters that provide a comprehensive overview of E. W. Dennison's life and...

An Englishman�������s Sketchbook: Or Letters From New York (1828) is a collection of letters written by Simeon De Witt Bloodgood, an Englishman who traveled to New York in the early 19th century. The book is a fascinating account of his experiences and observations during...

Truck: Or Semi-Serfdom In The Shetland Isles is a book written by Shetland in 1871. The book provides a detailed account of the truck system that was prevalent in the Shetland Isles during the 19th century. The truck system was a form of payment...

""The Lives of Helen Jewett, and Richard P. Robinson"" is a non-fiction book written by George Wilkes in 1849. The book is a detailed account of the lives of two individuals, Helen Jewett and Richard P. Robinson, who were involved in a scandalous murder...

The Journals Of The Marquis De Custine: Journey For Our Time is a collection of travel journals written by the French aristocrat and writer, Astolphe-Louis-L�����onor, Marquis de Custine. The book is a fascinating account of his travels in Russia in the mid-19th century, during...

""Life Notes of Charles B. Murray: Journalist and Statistician"" is a memoir written by Charles Burleigh Murray and published in 1915. Murray was a prominent journalist and statistician in the early 20th century, and his memoir provides a firsthand account of his life and...

The Perrys of Rhode Island and Tales of Silver Creek: The Bosworth-Bourn-Perry Homestead is a historical book written by Calbraith Bourn Perry and first published in 1913. The book chronicles the history of the Perry family, one of the oldest and most prominent families...

""The Life of William Henry of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1729-1786"" is a biographical account of the life of William Henry, a prominent figure in colonial Pennsylvania. Written by Francis Jordan Jr. and originally published in 1910, the book provides a detailed look at Henry's life,...