Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Diary of Virginia Woolf has been acclaimed as a masterpiece. Anne Olivier Bell edited the five-volume original, and she has now abridged the Diary in this splendidly readable single volume edition. "A fine opportunity to experience Woolf's biting wit and scathing depiction of...

The highest-paid player in the history of baseball and widely regarded as the greatest in the modern game, the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez ensured his place in the record books in 2007 when, at thirty-two, he became the youngest player to hit five hundred home...

Bonnie Angelo, a veteran reporter and writer for Time, has captured the daily lives, thoughts, and feelings of the remarkable women who played such a large role in developing the characters of the modern American presidents. From formidably aristocratic Sara Delano Roosevelt to diehard...

Part history, part travel journal and part autobiography, 'Hotel Tiberias' is a journey of many layers and resonances, as Sebastian Hope follows the tumultuous story of his family's hotel in Palestine. In 1900, Thomas Cook, who had been running tours of the Holy Land...

The bizarre and fascinating story of Alexander Cruden, who single-handedly compiled the monumental dictionary/index/gazetteer to the Bible, Cruden's Concordance - still going strong 260 years later. Cruden's Concordance to the Bible was a monumental achievement; at 2.5 million words, it is four times the...

Explore what life is like for soldiers and ways leadership shapes people from a veteran whose decades-long career transports readers from the pine forests of Fort Benning to some of the most desolate places in the world.Army hero Glenn Schmick holds the rare insight...

Amidst the panic of World War II Europe, a young Jewish man's desperate escape crossing perilous borders magically unfolds through the lens of synchronistic openings. Kept safe and sane by artistic talents and a miraculous fate, survivor's guilt for family loss casts its spell...

Desire, Deceit and DebaucheryTombstone was a wild place during Arizona's territorial era, with violence and criminal activity running rampant. It wasn't just the Earp brothers' iconic gunfight at the O.K. Corral that left behind a trail of death and destruction--lawlessness and vigilante justice reigned...

SHACKLED has been honored as one of the Shelf Media Group's Notable 100 books of 2019, the Biography winner of the 2019 Independent Press Award, 2018 Global E-Book Awards, 2018 International Book Awards, 2019 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, 2018 Audiobook & Biography Awards Winner...

"Bull In A China Shop," is a true story about an Iowa farm boy growing up during the Depression and dreaming about going West to join the cattle business. With dedication and hard work, he was able to live the dream. He said no...

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,...

From popular historian and author of the "marvelous" (The New York Times Book Review) The Last American Aristocrat comes the fascinating story of how in 1854, a new law--the Kansas-Nebraska Act--unexpectedly became the greatest miscalculation in American history, dividing North and South, creating the...

The Shelf2Life American Civil War Collection is a unique and exciting collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the American Civil War and the people and events surrounding it. From memoirs and biographies of notable military figures to firsthand accounts of famous battles and in-depth...

What is the purpose of your life? History is often revised over time, as the oppressed overcome, as the persecuted escape, and as occupied are liberated. With passage of time comes a story of life, love, deception, and reality, which could not previously be...

In this collection of vivid, true stories, Houses of Cleburne County, William Carroll Moore, the son of an Arkansas farm family, offers a first-hand account of how Cleburne County families and individuals met the challenge of the changing times, from the great depression through...

"Airship of Dreams" is a true story that can be read by itself, although it is also Book #1 of the VALIANT HEART trilogy. It describes William Palstra's extraordinary life, which ended in 1930 when His Majesty's airship R101 exploded in flames, changing the...

WINSTON CHURCHILLDiscover the Man Who Shaped History: "Winston Churchill: A Biography of the Bulldog of Britain"Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of leadership, resilience, and the sheer force of will with "Winston Churchill: A Biography of the Bulldog of Britain." This engaging...

The tales of the 75 courageous women who gladly gave their lives to secure our freedom are narrated in the book "Forgotten Gems". In addition to the freedom fighters whose martyrdom is known to the entire world, this book talks about the brave women...

A bold reimagining of the Greek mathematician's singular life as a truly modern scientist. Galileo, Leonardo, Newton, and Tesla revered him: Archimedes of Syracuse--an engineer who single-handedly defied the world's most powerful army and a mathematician who knew more in 212 BCE than all...

In Honor and Memory of Fitz Lee 1866-1889"On June 30, 1898, Cuban freedom fighters and some American volunteers aboard the U.S.S. Florida attempted an amphibious landing at Tayabacoa, Cuba. The landing party immediately engaged with Spanish soldiers from a nearby blockhouse. The Cubans and...

This biography of John Fenwick, a prominent American Revolutionary War figure, offers a revealing look at the values and principles that motivated colonial leaders during this pivotal period. Clement's engaging style and insightful analysis make this an essential read for anyone interested in the...

This comprehensive biographical dictionary covers the lives of important figures from Irish history, from mythological heroes to political leaders of the nineteenth century. With detailed entries and informative illustrations, it is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the history and culture of...

In a full and energetic life, Silas Talbot went to sea, fought in the Revolutionary War, speculated in western lands, was elected to the New York State Legislature and the U.S. Congress, and appointed second commanding officer of USS Constitution. His bravery and energy...

As the only daughter of Roman Triumvir Marc Antony and Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII, Cleopatra Selene was expected to uphold traditional feminine virtues; to marry well and bear sons; and to legitimize and strengthen her parents' rule. Yet with their parents' deaths by suicide,...

In these pages Ion Idriess has brought together stories gathered and lived in his happy battling years in the wild lands of Australia's Far North and the islands beyond. Stories of gold and pearls, of land and cattle, of the search for wealth in...

A history of the Bradford family and their printing operations, including the life of William Bradford, an important printer in colonial America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

Chaim Weizmann's autobiography is a compelling account of his life, from his early years in Belarus to his leadership in the Zionist movement and eventual presidency of Israel. In this book, Weizmann reflects on the challenges he faced and the decisions he made, offering...

Michael O'Dwyer recounts his experiences in India during the period 1885-1925. As an administrator in the British Indian Empire, O'Dwyer provides unique insight into the subcontinent during a critical period in history, including the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the rise of Indian nationalism....

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,...

The creator of Rip van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving was America's first literary writer, and one of its greatest. He was also a well-travelled diplomat and a popular raconteur. His life has been the subject of several comprehensive biographies,...

This book chroicles the Holt family and thair history in Scotland, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri and several other midwestern states. Also included are Rev. James Holt's records of 230 marriages in that took place in northeastern Missouri from 1830-1904.Author: Paul Lawrence Jr. HoltISBN-10: 1948638533ISBN-13: 9781948638531Publisher:...

Full length biography and study of influential English poet and Wiltshire clergyman, setting him in his literary context, and among his circle of friends and acquaintancesAuthor: Robert MoodyISBN-10: 1906978026ISBN-13: 9781906978020Publisher: Hobnob PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2009Pages: 422Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.86d

One of the most extraordinary episodes in British royal history took place on 15 December 1785 when George, Prince of Wales (later Prince Regent and George IV) secretly married the beautiful, twice-widowed and Roman Catholic Maria Fitzherbert. This marriage was in breach of the...

"Before leaving England he placed his finger on a map of Egypt at the point now known to fame as Tel-El-Kebir, and said 'That is where I shall beat Arabi'". No Victorian was a greater hero for a longer period than Sir Garnet Wolseley...

Editorial Reviews Product Description Surviving Auschwitz tells the moving and inspirational story of three young girls who survived Auschwitz, Adolph Hitler's most notorious death camp. With dramatic photographs, Tova Friedman, Frieda Tenebaum, and Rachel Hyams document the story in their own words.Author: Milton J....

Is your public school too large and distant (both physically and socially) for you and your children, too impersonal (take a number, please), and too bureaucratic (with layers and layers of officials)? Though one-room and small schools are sometimes seen through rose-colored glasses, they...

This work gives readers a glimpse into the mind, heart, and vision of Pope John Paul II regarding the present and future life and role of laity in the Church, and his thoughts and reflections inspire us all in our daily living of the...

To have known Adrian van Kaam in person is to have loved him for reasons human and spiritual. His kindness to everyone is as legendary as his fidelity to the mystery in all the peaks and valleys of daily life. His humility is the...

This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.Author: H. F. GregoryISBN-10: 1494060663ISBN-13: 9781494060664Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 254Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d

This book was written to give an historical account of how Bourg, Louisiana was established. The 168 pictures will come alive as you embark on a journey back in time and see what life was like in a small Louisiana town with true accounts...

The Druids and the Arthurian legends are all most of us know about early Britain, from the Neolithic to the Iron Age (4500 BC-AD 43). Drawing on archaeological discoveries and medieval Welsh texts like the Mabinogion, this book explores the religious beliefs of the...

Written by a child of two Holocaust Survivors, Looking Up: A Memoir of Sisters, Survivors and Skokie, tells a story of growing up with parents who have survived the unsurvivable, who land in Skokie, an idyllic northern suburb of Chicago, where they're suddenly free...

What was it like to live openly as a Jew in Berlin during the Holocaust? Was such a thing even possible? The answers are found in this remarkable story of someone with one Jewish parent and one non-Jewish parent who spent the entire Second...

Adam Smith is considered the father of modern economics. Smith was an 18th century Scottish moral philosopher, pioneer of political economy, and one of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith entered the University of Glasgow when he was fourteen and studied moral...

The Private Life of Galileo is a book that provides a comprehensive insight into the personal life of the famous Italian astronomer, Galileo Galilei. The book is compiled mainly from Galileo's correspondence and that of his eldest daughter, Maria Celeste. It was first published...

The Anglo-Saxon Version of the Story of Apollonius of Tyre is a book written by Benjamin Thorpe in 1834. It is a translation of an ancient Greek tale about a prince named Apollonius who is forced to flee his kingdom due to a prophecy...

Biographical Sketch Of Daniel Fraser Of The Shaker Community Of Mt. Lebanon, Columbia County, New York (1890) is a book written by Catherine Allen. The book provides a detailed account of the life and experiences of Daniel Fraser, a member of the Shaker community...

The Wilderness Road by Robert L. Kincaid is a historical novel that tells the story of the early pioneers who traveled through the Appalachian Mountains to settle in Kentucky. The book is set in the late 1700s and follows the journey of a group...

Palestine Underground: The Story of Jewish Resistance is a non-fiction book written by J. Borisov that narrates the story of the Jewish resistance in Palestine during the British Mandate. The book is a detailed account of the underground movement that fought against the British...