Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Outlaw Days: A True History Of Early-Day Characters is a non-fiction book written by Zoe A. Tilghman. The book provides a detailed and accurate account of the lives of various outlaws and lawmen who lived during the early days of the American West. The...

Mahatma Gandhi And Other Martyrs Of India is a book written by Nadig Krishna Murthy that explores the lives and legacies of some of India's most influential figures. The book begins with a detailed account of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's nonviolent independence...

Wayne Wheeler, Dry Boss: An Uncensored Biography by Steuart Justin is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Wayne Wheeler, one of the most influential figures in the temperance movement in the United States during the early 20th century. The book delves...

The Path I Trod: The Autobiography Of Terence V. Powderly is a book written by Terence V. Powderly, an American labor leader and politician. The book is an autobiography that details Powderly's life from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his rise as a prominent...

The Amazing Roosevelt Family 1613-1942 is a comprehensive book written by Karl Schriftgiesser that chronicles the fascinating history of one of America's most prominent families. The book covers the period from 1613, when the first Roosevelt arrived in America, to 1942, when the family...

""Richelieu: His Rise to Power"" is a historical biography written by Carl J. Burckhardt. The book follows the life of Cardinal Richelieu, a prominent figure in French history, as he rises to power and becomes one of the most influential people in the country...

Jedediah Smith: Trader and Trail Breaker is a biography of one of the most famous American frontiersmen of the 19th century. Written by Maurice S. Sullivan, the book provides a comprehensive account of the life and adventures of Jedediah Smith, a fur trapper, explorer,...

Creevey's Life And Times: A Further Selection From The Correspondence Of Thomas Creevey is a book that offers readers a unique insight into the life and times of Thomas Creevey, a prominent British politician and diarist of the early 19th century. The book is...

Confucius: The Man And The Myth is a comprehensive book written by H.G. Creel that explores the life and teachings of the famous Chinese philosopher, Confucius. The book delves into the history of Confucius and his impact on Chinese culture and society. It provides...

""Adventures Of An African Slaver"" is a non-fiction book that provides a first-hand account of the life of Captain Theodore Canot, a trader in gold, ivory, and slaves on the coast of Guinea in the 19th century. The book is based on Canot's own...

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo: Discoverer Of The Coast Of California is a historical book written by Henry R. Wagner. The book tells the story of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain and is credited with the discovery of the coast of...

Haym Salomon: Immigrant And Financier Of The American Revolution is a biography written by H. S. Baron. The book is a detailed account of the life of Haym Salomon, a Polish-born Jewish immigrant who played a crucial role in financing the American Revolution. The...

Captain Charles Hervey Townsend: Self-Portrait Of An American Packet Ship Sailor is a memoir written by Charles Hervey Townsend, an American sailor who served as a captain on packet ships in the mid-19th century. The book provides a firsthand account of Townsend's experiences as...

Andrew Atkinson Humphreys: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Andrew Atkinson Humphreys, a prominent figure in American military history. Written by Henry Humphreys, a descendant of the subject, this book delves into the personal and professional life of...

""The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas 1793-1836: A Chapter in the Westward Movement of the Anglo-American People"" by Eugene C. Barker is a historical biography that delves into the life of Stephen F. Austin, who is widely regarded as the ""Father...

Sun Yat-Sen, His Life And Its Meaning: A Critical Biography is a book written by Sharman, Lyon that provides a comprehensive account of the life of Sun Yat-Sen, a Chinese revolutionary and statesman who played a significant role in the overthrow of the Qing...

""Robert Ridgeway: With A Bibliography Of His Published Writings"" is a book that explores the life and career of Robert Ridgeway, a prominent American ornithologist and curator at the Smithsonian Institution. The book includes a comprehensive bibliography of his published writings, as well as...

The book ""Life and Memoirs of Emil Frederick Wurzbach: To Which Is Appended Some Papers of John Meusebach"" is a biographical work that details the life of Emil Frederick Wurzbach, a prominent figure in Texas history. Written by Wurzbach himself, the book provides a...

The book titled ""Joseph Francis Sartori 1858-1946"" is a biography written by George M. Wallace. It is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Joseph Francis Sartori, who lived from 1858 to 1946. The book provides a detailed description of Sartori's life,...

""John Porter Tull And His Descendants 1796-1942"" is a comprehensive family history book written by James Porter Tull. The book chronicles the life and legacy of John Porter Tull, who was born in 1796 and lived until 1860. Tull was a prominent figure in...

The book ""Gerard Raymond 1912-1932: A Knightly Soul"" by Raymond is a biography that provides a detailed account of the life of Gerard Raymond, a young man who lived from 1912 to 1932. The book explores Gerard's life, his upbringing, his family background, and...

Erskine Ramsay: His Life And Achievements is a biography written by James Saxon Childers. The book chronicles the life of Erskine Ramsay, a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of Birmingham, Alabama. Ramsay was born in 1889 and grew...

The ""Diary Of Francisco De Miranda: Tour Of The United States 1783-1784"" is a historical account of the travels of Francisco de Miranda, a Venezuelan revolutionary and military leader, during his tour of the United States in the years 1783-1784. The diary was written...

""Washington And His Aides-De-Camp"" is a historical book written by Emily Stone Whiteley. The book explores the life and military career of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his aides-de-camp, who were his closest advisors and assistants during the American...

""Thomas Dongan: Colonial Governor of New York 1683-1688"" is a historical book written by Thomas P. Phelan. The book is focused on the life and times of Thomas Dongan, who was the colonial governor of New York from 1683 to 1688. The author provides...

The Unconquered Knight: A Chronicle Of The Deeds Of Don Pero Nino, Count Of Buelna is a historical account of the life of Don Pero Nino, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the 14th century. The book is written by Gutierre Diaz de Gamez,...

""The Western Country In The Seventeenth Century: The Memoirs Of Lamothe Cadillac And Pierre Liette"" is a historical book written by Milo Milton Quaife. The book provides a detailed account of the western country of North America during the seventeenth century, through the memoirs...

The Life And Times Of Major John Mason Of Connecticut 1600-1672 is a book written by Louis B. Mason that provides a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of Major John Mason, a prominent figure in the early history of Connecticut. The book...

""The Most Famous Beauty of China: The Story of Yang Kuei-Fei"" is a historical novel written by Shu-Chiung. The book tells the story of Yang Kuei-Fei, one of the most famous and beautiful women in Chinese history. Yang Kuei-Fei was a concubine of Emperor...

""The Life of Lord Curzon"" is a detailed and comprehensive biography of George Nathaniel Curzon, the Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, written by the Earl of Ronaldshay. Curzon was a prominent British politician and statesman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as...

The Life of Henry Bruce is a biography written by Harry T. Morgan. The book chronicles the life of Henry Bruce, a prominent figure in the political and social landscape of the 19th century. Bruce was born in Virginia in 1815 and went on...

""Kasturba: Wife of Gandhi"" by Sushila Nayyar is a biographical account of the life of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of the renowned Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. The book traces Kasturba's life from her early years in Porbandar, Gujarat, to her marriage to Gandhi at...

""Edison As I Know Him"" is a book written by Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, about his personal experiences and interactions with the inventor Thomas Edison. The book provides a unique perspective on Edison's life, work, and personality, as seen through...

Westward With Dragoons: The Journal of William Clark is a historical book written by Kate L. Gregg. It is a detailed account of William Clark's journey with the Dragoons, a group of soldiers, through the western United States in the early 1800s. The book...

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 Forgotten General: Robert Erskine 1735-1780 is a biography written by Albert H. Heusser that tells the story of Robert Erskine, a Scottish cartographer and engineer who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. Erskine was appointed as the first geographer and...

My Life: Autobiography Of Havelock Ellis is a memoir written by Havelock Ellis, a British physician and writer who is best known for his pioneering work in the fields of sexuality and psychology. In this book, Ellis recounts his life story, from his childhood...

Milan Rastislav Stefanik: A Short Biography is a book written by O.D. Koreff that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and achievements of Milan Rastislav Stefanik. Stefanik was a Slovak astronomer, military pilot, and politician who played a significant role in the establishment...

""Benjamin Chew 1722-1810"" is a biographical account of the life and times of one of America's most prominent legal minds, Benjamin Chew. Written by Burton Alva Konkle, the book traces Chew's rise from humble beginnings in Maryland to become a successful lawyer, judge, and...

Augustine Herrman: Beginner Of The Virginia Tobacco Trade, Merchant Of New Amsterdam And First Lord Of Bohemia Manor In Maryland is a biographical account of Augustine Herrman, a prominent figure in the early colonial history of America. The book, written by Earl L. W....

That Man Boone: Frontiersman Of Idaho is a biography written by H. H. Hayman that tells the story of one of Idaho's most legendary figures, Nathaniel ""Nate"" Boone. Boone was a frontiersman and explorer who played a significant role in the early history of...

Benjamin Franklin And Catharine Ray Greene: Their Correspondence 1755-1790 is a collection of letters exchanged between Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and Catharine Ray Greene, a prominent socialite and friend of Franklin's. The book includes over 100 letters...

""Victor Lawson: His Time And His Work"" is a biography written by Charles H. Dennis that explores the life and career of Victor Lawson, a prominent newspaper publisher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into Lawson's upbringing, his early...

The Autobiography of a Mountain Man 1805-1889 is a memoir written by Stephen Hall Meek, a legendary frontiersman and mountain man who lived in the American West during the 19th century. The book chronicles Meek's life from his birth in Virginia in 1805 to...

""John Endecott: A Biography"" by Lawrence Shaw Mayo is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of John Endecott, one of the most important figures in early American history. Endecott was a Puritan leader who played a crucial role in the establishment of...

The Memoirs of Baron N. Wrangel 1847-1920: From Serfdom to Bolshevism is a book written by Baron Wrangel himself, chronicling his life from his beginnings as a serf in Russia to his experiences during the Bolshevik Revolution. Wrangel was a prominent figure in the...

The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton is a biographical account of the life of Samuel Gorton, written by Adelos Gorton. Samuel Gorton was a controversial figure in colonial America, known for his religious beliefs and his involvement in several legal disputes. The book...

""Memoirs of Sir Robert Strange V1: And of His Brother-In-Law Andrew Lumisden"" is a biographical work written by James Dennistoun. The book chronicles the lives of two notable figures in Scottish history, Sir Robert Strange and Andrew Lumisden. Sir Robert Strange was a renowned...

The Life of Anthony Benezet is a biography about the eponymous Quaker abolitionist and educator, written by Benezet himself. The book chronicles Benezet's life from his birth in France in 1713 to his death in Philadelphia in 1784. Benezet was a prominent figure in...

The book ""Correspondence and Conversations of Alexis De Tocqueville V1: With Nassau William Senior from 1834 to 1859"" is a collection of letters and conversations between the renowned French political thinker and writer Alexis De Tocqueville and Nassau William Senior, a British economist and...