Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The book ""The Count De Saint Germain And H. P. B: Two Messengers Of The White Lodge"" by Henry S. Olcott is a comprehensive exploration of the lives and teachings of two influential figures in the spiritual world. The book delves into the lives...

""The Admiral and the Empress: John Paul Jones and Catherine the Great"" by Lincoln Lorenz is a historical non-fiction book that explores the unlikely relationship between two of the most prominent figures of the 18th century. The book delves into the life of John...

""Paul Albar of Cordoba: Studies on His Life and Writings"" is a scholarly work by Carleton M. Sage that explores the life and writings of Paul Albar, a medieval Jewish philosopher and theologian from Cordoba, Spain. The book delves into Albar's contributions to Jewish...

Henry Villard and the Northern Pacific is a book written by Robert S. MacFarlane that tells the story of the building of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the man behind its construction, Henry Villard. The book provides a detailed account of Villard's life, from...

""George Harvey: A Passionate Patriot"" is a biography written by Willis Fletcher Johnson that chronicles the life of George Harvey, a prominent journalist and political figure in the early 20th century. The book explores Harvey's upbringing, education, and career, including his time as editor-in-chief...

Forty Years in a Moorland Parish is a book written by J.C. Atkinson, which provides a detailed description of his reminiscences and researches in Danby in Cleveland, a parish in North Yorkshire, England. The book is a collection of his observations and experiences during...

""Charles Coulson Rich: Pioneer Builder Of The West"" is a biography written by John Henry Evans that chronicles the life of Charles Coulson Rich, a prominent figure in the early history of the American West. Rich was a member of the Church of Jesus...

John Keats: A Critical Essay is a book written by Robert Bridges, a renowned poet and literary critic. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of John Keats, one of the most celebrated poets of the Romantic era. Bridges delves...

The book ""Documentary Life of Nathan Hale"" by George D. Seymour is a comprehensive account of the life of Nathan Hale, a patriot who was executed by the British during the American Revolution. The book comprises all available official and private documents related to...

The Lady With The Magic Eyes: Madame Blavatsky, Medium And Magician is a biography written by John Symonds. The book explores the life and career of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, who was a Russian occultist, philosopher, and author. Blavatsky is known for co-founding the Theosophical...

""Julian the Apostate"" is a historical biography written by Giuseppe Ricciotti. The book tells the story of Julian, the Roman Emperor who ruled from 361 to 363 AD. Julian was known for his rejection of Christianity and his attempt to revive pagan religion in...

""Famous Occultists: Dr. John Dee, Franz Anton Mesmer, and Thomas Lake Harris"" by G. M. Hort is a book that explores the lives and works of three influential figures in the history of the occult. The book provides a detailed account of the lives...

""The Story of William Morgan and the Anti-Masonic Party"" by John C. Palmer is a non-fiction book that explores the history of the Anti-Masonic Party in the United States during the early 19th century. The book focuses on the life of William Morgan, a...

The Mystery Surrounding Francis Bacon, His Private Life and Character is a book written by Mrs. Henry Pott that delves into the life and personality of the famous philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon. The book explores the various mysteries surrounding Bacon's life, including his...

The book ""Sir Joseph Whitworth"" by W.T. Jeans is a biography of the famous British engineer and inventor, Sir Joseph Whitworth. The book covers his life and career, including his early years as an apprentice, his work as a machinist, and his later achievements...

""Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party"" is a historical non-fiction book written by John Fiske. The book explores the life and political career of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, and his role in the formation of the Federalist...

Some Famous Sorcerers And Magicians by Eliphas Levi is a fascinating exploration of the lives and practices of some of history's most renowned sorcerers and magicians. The book delves into the practices of figures such as Apollonius of Tyana, Paracelsus, and Cagliostro, examining their...

We Were Free is a novel written by Constantin Joffe. Set in the Soviet Union during the 1950s, the book tells the story of a family who is forced to flee their home and country due to political persecution. The protagonist, Lev, is a...

""Selections from the Letters of Thomas Sergeant Perry"" is a collection of letters written by Thomas Sergeant Perry, a prominent American literary critic and scholar, to his friend and fellow writer Edwin Arlington Robinson. The book includes a wide range of letters, spanning over...

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...

""Karl Marx: His Life and Work"" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential thinkers in modern history. Written by Otto Ruhle, a Marxist philosopher and political activist, the book explores Marx's life from his early years in Germany to his later...

""Them Was the Days: From El Paso to Prohibition"" is a memoir written by Owen P. White. The book chronicles the author's childhood and early adulthood in El Paso, Texas during the early 1900s. White shares his experiences growing up in a small town...

The Life of Joan of Arc V2 is a historical biography written by Anatole France that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Joan of Arc, a French heroine and martyr. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and covers the latter...

""The Lost Brothers of the Alleghenies"" is a non-fiction book written by James A. Sell. The book is based on a true story and revolves around the disappearance of three brothers in the Allegheny Mountains. The author narrates the tragic events that led to...

""They Almost Killed Hitler"" is a book that is based on the personal account of Fabian Von Schlabrendorff, a German officer who was involved in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. The book details the events leading up to the...

Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926 is a biography written by A. L. Vincent that explores the life of Gilles de Rais, a French nobleman who lived in the 15th century. Gilles de Rais is infamous for his association with the legend of...

Sut Lovingood: Yarns Spun is a collection of humorous and satirical stories written by George Washington Harris. The book centers around the character Sut Lovingood, a mischievous and boastful young man from Tennessee who is known for his tall tales and wild adventures. The...

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...

""English Men of Letters: Edmund Burke"" by John Morley is a biography of the famous Irish statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke. The book explores Burke's life, his political career, and his contributions to the development of political thought in Europe and America. Morley examines...

Napoleon and the Archduke Charles is a historical book written by F. Loraine Petre. The book is about the famous battles between Napoleon Bonaparte and Archduke Charles during the Napoleonic Wars. It provides a detailed account of the military strategies and tactics used by...

""A Brief and True Narrative of Some Remarkable Passages Relating to Sundry Persons Afflicted by Witchcraft at Salem Village"" is a book written by Deodat Lawson that provides a detailed account of the infamous Salem Witch Trials that took place in the late 17th...

Beyond the Valley is a book written by Andrew Jackson Davis, a prominent American spiritualist and author. The book is a collection of essays and lectures that Davis gave during the mid-19th century, exploring various spiritual and philosophical topics. Davis was known for his...

The Great Secret Count St. Germain is a book written by Raymond W. Bernard and published in 1960. The book is a historical account of the life of Count St. Germain, a mysterious figure who has been the subject of many legends and myths....

The Cleopatra Papers: A Private Correspondence is a book written by Jack Brodsky and published in 1963. The book is a collection of private letters that were exchanged between the author and his friend, the actress Elizabeth Taylor, during the filming of the movie...

The Life And Works Of Flavius Josephus Part 1 is a book written by the Jewish historian and scholar Flavius Josephus. This book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of Josephus, who is considered one of the most important figures in...

Madame Blavatsky's Secret Marriage is a book written by Henry S. Olcott that explores the life of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, a controversial and influential figure in the 19th century spiritual movement known as Theosophy. The book delves into the rumors and accusations surrounding Blavatsky's...

""Christopher Levett, Of York: The Pioneer Colonist In Casco Bay"" is a historical book written by James Phinney Baxter and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Christopher Levett, a pioneer colonist who settled in Casco Bay, Maine in the early 17th...

The Will of Charles McMicken, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a historical document that was written by Charles McMicken himself in 1858. McMicken was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Cincinnati during the mid-19th century, and this document outlines his last wishes and testament. In...

John Smith's Letters, With Pictures To Match: Containing Reasons Why John Smith Should Not Change His Name is a book written by Seba Smith in 1839. The book is a collection of letters written by John Smith, a character created by Seba Smith, in...

This work, first published in 1863, relates the biography of a complex, visionary reformer from his birth in 1091 to his death in 1153, capturing in the process the major currents of twelfth-century politics, culture and faith. From the foundation of the Cistercian Abbey...

The Runkle Family: Being An Account Of The Runkels In Europe, And Their Descendants In America is a historical book written by Benjamin Van Doren Fisher in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Runkle family, tracing their origins in Europe and...

The Panjab Chiefs V2 is a historical and biographical book that provides detailed information about the principal families residing in the Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions of the Panjab. The book was written by Lepel Henry Griffin and was first published in 1890. The second...

""De Bello Gallico"" est opus Caesaris Iulii, quod anno 58-50 a.C.n. gestum est. In hoc libro, Caesar de bello Gallico et bello civili scripsit, quae in Gallia gesta sunt. Caesar, qui dux Romanorum fuit, bellum contra Galliam suscepit, quae erat provincia Romana. In hoc...

Text and facing translation of one of the most important chronicles of medieval England. In 1355, Sir Thomas Gray, a Northumbrian knight and constable of Norham castle, was ambushed and captured by the Scots. Imprisoned in Edinburgh castle, he whiled away the hours by...

Born on the eve of the Civil War, Charles W. Chesnutt grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, a county seat of four or five thousand people, a once-bustling commercial center slipping into postwar decline. Poor, black, and determined to outstrip his modest beginnings and...

Master of vast rice and cotton plantations in South Carolina and Georgia, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, Major Pierce Butler bequeathed his family and nation a legacy of slavery--an inheritance of immense wealth sown with the seeds of Civil War. In Major Butler's Legacy,...

The detailed memoirs and letters of a gifted and prolific chronicler provide an insider's view of life for the top echelons of society in the 16th century Sophia, Electress of Hanover (1630-1714), granddaughter of James I, and mother of George I, is best remembered...

160 years after his death, Edgar Allan Poe remains one of the most polarizing and mysterious figures in American literature. Hailed as a genius and condemned as a mentally unstable alcoholic --often in the same breath --the genre pioneer has received a considerable amount...

An illuminating portrait of Anne Morrow Lindbergh--loyal wife, devoted mother, pioneering aviator, and critically acclaimed author of the bestselling Gift from the Sea. Anne Morrow Lindbergh has been one of the most admired women and most popular writers of our time. Her Gift from...

Emily Transue earned her credentials in medical school, but learns lessons of a different kind when she embarks on private practice. Her patients, some delightful, some difficult, all come to her for medical advice but, they are not the only ones gaining from the...