Biography & Autobiography - Historical

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""John Cotton Brooks (1909)"" is a book written by James Clement Sharp that provides a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of John Cotton Brooks. The book delves into the personal and professional life of Brooks, who was a renowned American architect and...

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Mesmeric Experiences is a book written by Spencer Timothy Hall and published in 1845. The book is a collection of personal experiences and observations related to the practice of mesmerism, a form of hypnotism that was popular in the 19th century. Hall was a...

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Home Scenes: Or Tavistock And Its Vicinity (1846) is a book written by Rachel Evans. The book is a collection of stories and descriptions of life in the town of Tavistock and its surrounding areas. The book takes readers on a journey through the...

""A Life Of The Earl Of Mayo V1: Fourth Viceroy Of India (1876)"" is a biography book written by William Wilson Hunter. The book is about Richard Bourke, the 4th Earl of Mayo, who served as the Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872....

King's College (1899) is a historical book written by Augustus Austen Leigh. The book is a detailed account of the foundation and early years of King's College, Cambridge. The author provides a comprehensive history of the college, its founders, and its early benefactors. The...

""Herbert Vanlennert"" is a book written by Charles Francis Keary in 1895. The book is a historical novel that tells the story of a young man named Herbert Vanlennert, who is born into a wealthy family in 16th century England. Herbert is a sensitive...

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Gallery Of Notable Men And Women is a book written by Robert Cochrane and published in 1879. The book is a collection of biographies of prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields including politics, science, literature, and the arts. The book...

General Seydlitz: A Military Biography is a historical book written by Robert Neville Lawley in 1852. The book is a detailed account of the life and military career of General Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz, a prominent figure in the Prussian army during the 18th...

""High And Low V3: Or Life�������s Chances And Changes"" is a novel written by Henry John Coke and published in 1854. The book follows the lives of two main characters, a wealthy young man named Arthur St. Aubyn and a poor young woman named...

Gleanings and Reminiscences is a book written by Frank Thorpe Porter and published in 1875. The book is a collection of personal essays and anecdotes about the author's life and experiences. The essays cover a wide variety of topics, including travel, politics, history, and...

Evelyn Lascelles V3: An Autobiography is a book written by Evelyn Lascelles and originally published in 1855. This is the third volume of her autobiography, which chronicles her life as a British aristocrat and socialite during the 19th century. In this volume, Lascelles writes...

Ernest Graham: A Doctor's Story is a memoir written by the titular Ernest Graham, originally published in 1866. The book details Graham's experiences as a doctor during the mid-19th century in England. Graham provides a vivid and personal account of his medical training, the...

""Francis Joseph and His Times"" is a historical book written by Horace Rumbold and published in 1909. The book is a detailed account of the reign of Emperor Francis Joseph I of Austria, who ruled from 1848 until his death in 1916. The author...

""Fifty Years In Iowa"" is a memoir written by John McDowell D. Burrows in 1888. The book details his personal experiences and reminiscences of living in Iowa for fifty years. Burrows was a prominent figure in Iowa's history, having served as a state senator...

""Eight Years In Syria, Palestine And Asia Minor V1: From 1842 To 1850"" is a historical account written by Frederick Arthur Neale. The book is a detailed narrative of the author's experiences during his eight-year stay in the Middle East, including Syria, Palestine, and...

Easy Stories is a book written by Elizabeth A. Turner and published in the year 1900. The book is a collection of short stories that are easy to read and understand, making it suitable for beginners and those who are learning the English language....

Charles Thayer Lincoln: A Memorial is a book written by Varnum Lincoln in 1879. The book is a tribute to Charles Thayer Lincoln, who was a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the 19th century. The author, who was a close friend of Lincoln, provides...

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Canterbury (1907) is a historical and cultural exploration of the city of Canterbury, England, written by William Teignmouth Shore. The book takes readers on a journey through the city's rich history, from its Roman origins to its role as a center of Christian pilgrimage...

Biographia Halifaxiensis V1: Or Halifax Families And Worthies is a historical book written by J. Horsfall Turner and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive account of the families and individuals who lived in Halifax, a town in West Yorkshire, England, during the...

Anglo-French Reminiscences, 1875-1899 is a book written by Matilda Betham-Edwards and published in 1900. The book is a collection of personal experiences and observations of the author during her travels and stays in France and England between the years 1875 to 1899. The book...

His Early Friends V3: Letters To James Loch, 1798-1809 (1908) is a book that contains a collection of letters written by Henry Brougham, a prominent British politician and lawyer, to his friend James Loch. The letters cover a period from 1798 to 1809 and...

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""An Intimate View of Robert G. Ingersoll"" is a biographical book written by Isaac Newton Baker and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Robert G. Ingersoll, a prominent American orator, lawyer, and political leader who...

An Everyday Heroine V2: Founded On Anne Rose, A Domestic Story From The Dutch Of J. J. Cremer (1877) is a novel written by Jacobus Jan Cremer. The book is a domestic story that tells the tale of a young woman named Anne Rose,...

""A Memorial Of The Parish And Family Of Hanmer In Flintshire: Out Of The Thirteenth Into The Nineteenth Century"" is a historical book written by John Lord Hanmer in 1877. The book is a comprehensive record of the Hanmer family and their parish in...

""A Pribil-Esethez"" is a Hungarian novel written by Laszlo Fayer and published in 1888. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Pribil who lives in a small village in Hungary. Pribil is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined...

""A Memoir Of The Life Of John Tulloch: Principal And Primarius Professor Of St. Mary�������s College, St. Andrews (1889)"" is a biographical work written by Mrs. Oliphant. The book chronicles the life of John Tulloch, who served as the Principal and Primarius Professor at...

A Study Of Family Desertion is a book written by Earle Edward Eubank and published in 1916. The book explores the issue of family desertion, which refers to the act of a spouse leaving their family without any intention of returning. Eubank's study delves...

A Cidade E As Serras (The City and the Mountains) is a novel written by Portuguese author Eca de Queiroz and published in 1901. The story follows the life of Jacinto, a wealthy and cultured man who lives in Paris and is completely disconnected...

""A Life Of The Earl Of Mayo V1: Fourth Viceroy Of India (1876)"" is a biographical book written by William Wilson Hunter. The book covers the life of Richard Bourke, the fourth Viceroy of India who served from 1869 until his assassination in 1872....

""A Flash of Summer: The Story of a Simple Woman's Life"" is a novel written by W.K. Clifford and published in 1896. The book follows the life of a woman named Mary, who is born into poverty in rural England. Despite her humble beginnings,...

Bernadotte: The First Phase, 1763-1799 is a biography written by Dunbar Plunket Barton and published in 1914. The book tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French soldier who rose to become a Marshal of France and later the Crown Prince of Sweden. The...

""William Elphinstone Ford: A Biography"" is a book written by John Davys Beresford and published in 1917. It tells the story of William Elphinstone Ford, a British businessman and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book traces Ford's...

The Life Of Sir Frederick Weld: A Pioneer Of Empire is a biography written by Alice Lady Lovat and published in 1914. The book tells the story of Sir Frederick Weld, a British politician and colonial administrator who played a significant role in the...

Chicago Yesterdays: A Sheaf of Reminiscences is a book written by Caroline Kirkland in 1919. It is a collection of personal stories and recollections of her experiences living in Chicago during the mid to late 19th century. Kirkland shares her memories of the city's...

Heroes and Heroines of English History is a book written by Alice Spencer Hoffman and published in 1914. The book is a collection of biographies of famous and influential figures from English history, ranging from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 19th century. The book...

Lord Chesterfield V2 is a book written by William Ernst and published in 1900. The book is a collection of letters written by Lord Chesterfield, a British statesman, diplomat, and man of letters, to his son. The letters cover a wide range of topics,...

The Story of the House of Lancaster (1897) is a historical book written by Henry Hartwright. The book provides a comprehensive account of the House of Lancaster, a royal dynasty that ruled England from 1399 to 1461. The author delves into the political, social,...

""Stories of English and Foreign Life"" is a collection of short stories written by William and Mary Howitt and first published in 1853. The book includes tales from both English and foreign cultures, exploring themes of love, loss, and human connection. The stories are...

Boy's Life of Edison is a biography of the famous inventor, Thomas Edison, written by William H. Meadowcroft and published in 1921. The book follows Edison's life from his childhood in Ohio, where he developed a love for science and experimentation, to his early...

The Life Of An Elephant is a non-fiction book written by S. Eardley-Wilmot and originally published in 1912. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life, behavior, and habits of elephants in their natural habitat. The author draws on his own...

""Heroes and Incidents of the Mexican War"" is a historical account written by J.D. Berry in 1903. The book covers the events and key figures of the Mexican War, including Doniphan's Expedition, which was a significant military campaign during the war. The author also...

Black-Robes: Or Sketches Of Missions And Ministers In The Wilderness And On The Border is a book written by Robert P. Nevin and published in 1872. The book is a collection of sketches that detail the experiences of missionaries and ministers in the wilderness...

The Life of John Milton is a biographical work that was written by Egerton Brydges and was first published in 1835. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of the famous English poet, John Milton, who is best known for his epic...

Stranger Than Fiction is a book written by J. J. Halcombe and was first published in 1873. The book is a collection of true stories and events that are stranger than fiction. It contains a variety of stories, ranging from the bizarre to the...