Biography & Autobiography - Historical

"Caudebec in America: A Record of the Descendants of Jacques Caudebec 1700 to 1920" by William Louis Cuddeback offers a meticulously researched account of one family's journey from Caudebec-en-Caux, France, to the United States. This book chronicles the Caudebec family's history, tracing their genealogy...

Explore the remarkable life of George Washington, from his humble beginnings to his pivotal role in shaping the United States, in William M. Thayer's "From Farm House to the White House." This biography meticulously chronicles Washington's journey through boyhood, youth, and manhood, examining both...

Experience the untamed spirit of the American West through the eyes of the legendary "Buffalo Bill" Cody himself. "An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill" offers a firsthand account of frontier life, revealing the captivating story of William Frederick Cody's remarkable journey. Delve into the heart...

"The Story of Cole Younger by Himself" offers a rare and compelling first-person account of one of the most notorious figures of the American West. This autobiography details the life of Cole Younger, from his experiences as a Missouri Guerrilla during the American Civil...

"Heroes of the Goodwin Sands" recounts tales of bravery and maritime history centered around the treacherous Goodwin Sands, a notorious sandbank in the English Channel. Thomas Stanley Treanor chronicles the shipwrecks and daring sea rescues that have defined this perilous stretch of water. Explore...

Join the crew of the U.S. Exploring Expedition on their historic voyage to the Pacific Ocean. From the Antarctic to the South Pacific, this book chronicles the adventures, challenges, and discoveries of this groundbreaking mission.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Following Lathrop's life, this book gives an overview of her enduring contribution to progressive politics, women's employment, and women's education. It offers a look at how one influential woman worked within the bounds of traditional conventions about gender, race, and class, and pushed against...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Churchill, a towering historical biography, available for the first time in paperback. William Gladstone was, with Tennyson, Newman, Dickens, Carlyle, and Darwin, one of the stars of nineteenth-century British life. He spent sixty-three of his eighty-nine...

The Life of the Empress Josephine, Wife of Napoleon is a biography book that explores the life of Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most significant figures in French history. The book, published by Porter and Coates Publishing, delves...

In this, the first full-length, scholarly examination of Martin's career readers will encounter a devoted public servant who often modified his party's extreme stances on domestic matters during the Great Depression and on foreign policy issues leading up to World War II. This political...

This story is based on true events. It is 1832 on a generational farm near Frankfurt, Germany. The Jacob Schmitt family had lived under the rule of a ruthless, autocratic governor when they heard of people going to America where they could start a...

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...

Examining the remarkable life of Cornelia, famed as the epitome of virtue, fidelity and intelligence, Suzanne Dixon presents an in-depth study of the woman who perhaps represented the ideal of the Roman matrona more than any other.Author: Suzanne DixonISBN-10: 0415331471ISBN-13: 9780415331470Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2007Pages:...

Rebecca Dickinson: Independence for a New England Woman, uses Dickinson's world as a lens to introduce readers to the everyday experience of living in the colonial era and the social, cultural, and economic challenges faced in the transformative decades surrounding the American Revolution.Author: Marla...

Betsy Mix Cowles is a brilliant example of what an educated and independent woman can accomplish. A staunch defender of abolitionism, Cowles also took up the cause of women's rights and dedicated her life to the advocacy of women's access to education, equal rights,...

Author: Maureen ReaganISBN-10: 0316736317ISBN-13: 9780316736312Publisher: Little Brown and CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/1989Pages: 444Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d

More than seven decades after the Partition of India in 1947, the burden of grief in the hearts and minds of those affected still bears heavy. With a mere stroke of ink on a map, a nation was divided into two, affecting families from...

On April 17, 1975, as the Vietnam War ended, the Communist Khmer Rouge entered Battambang, Cambodia, claiming, "We come in peace." They arrived on tanks and on foot, waving white flags. Among the residents of Battambang was 21-year-old Veera Som, a student from a...

Ventry Calling is a translation of Bearnard Ó Lubhaing's beautifully written Ceann Trá hAon - a memoir originally published in 1998 by Coiscéim and now translated by Gabriel Fitzmaurice. It is a loving, frank look at life as Bearnard saw it in the village...

Jewish life in Latin America is explored through a "passionate, fantastical, poetic" literary sensibility.Author: Marjorie AgosínISBN-10: 1558611762ISBN-13: 9781558611764Publisher: Feminist PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1997Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 8.02h x 4.95w x 0.50d

Author: Walter ReedISBN-13: 9798895534069Publisher: Page PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2025Pages: 556Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.24d

Author: Prof S. K. MukherjeeISBN-10: 9349817047ISBN-13: 9789349817043Publisher: Hawk PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/06/2025Pages: 280Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Author: Philip W. AugustineISBN-10: 1038337704ISBN-13: 9781038337702Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2025Pages: 282Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d

Author: Frederick 1849-1892 SchwatkaISBN-10: 102520266XISBN-13: 9781025202662Publisher: Hutson Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2025Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d

Embark on a remarkable journey to the East with "Book Of Ser Marco Polo, The Venetian, Volume 1: Concerning The Kingdoms & Marvels Of The East." This historical account chronicles the extraordinary travels of Marco Polo, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the kingdoms...

Explore the life and legacy of Frederic Dan Huntington, the first Bishop of Central New York, through the intimate lens of his memoir and letters. Compiled by Arria Sargent Huntington, this biography offers a comprehensive look at a prominent religious figure in 19th-century America....

"Early Days in Minneapolis" offers a captivating glimpse into the formative years of a burgeoning American city. Written with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for local history, this book transports readers back to the era when Minneapolis was transforming from...

History of the Descendants of Peter Burket, Late of Sinking Valley, Blair Co., Pa., who Died Jan. 20, 1867 is a meticulously researched genealogy tracing the lineage of the Burket family. Compiled by Theodore Blair Patton, this 1896 volume offers a detailed account of...

In the decades since his death, the legend of Che Guevara has grown worldwide. Alvaro Vargas Llosa separates myth from reality and shows that Che's ideals re-hashed centralized power--long the major source of suffering and misery for the poor. With eyewitness accounts, Vargas Llosa...

This study reviews Sir Henry Morgan's attack on Panama City in 1671. Henry Morgan was successful because he applied combat power correctly. Morgan faced an enemy of superior numbers, yet he was successful. Morgan chose an objective that was thought to be unobtainable, yet...

Impressions of Theodore Roosevelt, by Lawrence F. Abbott, offers a compelling portrait of one of America's most dynamic and influential presidents. Published in 1922, this work provides valuable insights into Roosevelt's character, political philosophies, and lasting impact on the nation. Abbott, writing from a...

In the early seventeenth century, the sounds of the Atlantic whispering in her ears, Elizabeth Haney rides a ship bearing her from England to the burgeoning colony of Virginia, where she will join her husband, John. It is there that the two will begin...

"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential figures. Written with wit and candor, Franklin recounts his journey from humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice to becoming a renowned scientist, inventor, diplomat, and statesman....

Explore the history of Mexico with this Mexico history ebook that guides you through every stage of the country's profound evolution. Dive into Pre-Columbian civilizations: discover the Olmec culture, the Ancient Maya with their hieroglyphs and calendars, the Teotihuacan metropolis, and the mighty Aztec...

From true cowhands who stood tall in the saddle as the prototypes of the American myth, historian Patrick Dearen has collected priceless, spellbinding stories of a simpler era when a man's word was his bond and a cowhand rode hard and lived harder. Within...

For centuries, Romany Gypsies and Travellers have been pushed to the edges of society-misunderstood, persecuted, and ignored. But their story is one of resilience, survival, and an unbreakable connection to land, family, and spirit.C J Smith was born into a proud Romany family with...

Explore the formative years of the Massachusetts Bay Colony through the personal correspondence and life story of its governor, John Winthrop. This collection, "Life and Letters of John Winthrop, Governor of the Massachusetts-Bay Company at Their Emigration to New England," compiled by Robert C....

An in-depth examination of Lord Curzon's tenure as Viceroy of India, "Lord Curzon's Administration of India; What he Promised; What he Performed," by Syed Sirdar Ali Khan offers a critical assessment of British rule in the early 20th century. This book meticulously analyzes Curzon's...

This is a compelling and inspiring story of a child of war who demonstrated incredible resilience and courage to survive despite great grief and suffering. Custodio Victorino was born in Angola, a country that, between 1975 and 2002, was wracked by a Civil War...

A Regular American Guy is the story of one American guy. It begins with recounting his family's eight generations of American citizenship. Then his relatively normal childhood and transition into adulthood. He manages to get through high school and works his way through college....

Discover the inspiring life of Father Damien, the selfless Catholic priest who dedicated his life to serving the marginalized and forgotten. In "The Story Of Father Damien, Written For Young People," Frances E. Cooke recounts the remarkable journey of this compassionate missionary who ministered...

Kimi-isms: Wit, Wisdom & Word F*ckeryThe inspiration for these "Kimi-isms", simply comes from observing life and then writing down what I see. And friends who regularly ask, Kimi, when are you going to write a book? Enough such requests has finally kicked me off...

*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further readingthe West was an endless source of fascination for those who were either personally or circumstantially ill-suited to travel there. As explorers opened trails and people expanded the frontier, unusual walks of life like cattle drives and hunting...

Ethel Ray Nance lived in a world layered with the complexities of identity, heritage, and injustice. From her Scandinavian mother and African American father, Ethel inherited both pride and challenges, bridging cultures while navigating the racial dynamics of early 20th-century America.Born into a family...

Have you ever wondered why discussions about feminism and traditional women's roles generate so much debate? Would you like to understand in depth the foundations and criticisms of both sides of the conversation? If so, I am pleased to introduce you to this recent...