Biography & Autobiography - Historical

This is an argument for Textualism and Originalism, a constitutional theory that has taken root with a majority on the high court now. It is important to understand where we have come from in order to know the republic itself, and the government we...

Asahel Curtis arrived on the Puget Sound in 1888. The teenager labored on farms and later in his brother Edward's successful Seattle photography studio. By 1895 his extended family resided together in the city. With their support, Asahel set out for Skagway, Alaska, in...

In this book, Ion Idriess reflects on his life prospecting in far North Queensland from 1912 to 1914, and coincided with his earliest writing as "Gouger" for the Bulletin.In Back of Cairns, Jack gives the reader a picture of what life was like when...

Author: David A. WolfISBN-10: 1941813356ISBN-13: 9781941813355Publisher: South Dakota Historical Society PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2021Pages: 376Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.20d

Although the Seymours arrived with the Normans, it is with Jane, Henry VIII's third queen, and her brothers - Edward, Duke of Somerset, and Thomas, Lord Seymour of Sudeley - that they became prominent. Jane bore Henry his longed-for son, Edward VI, and both...

This book is written in the form of a memoir and covers the events in the life of its author, Vilma Vukelic from her earliest childhood (she was born in 1880) to 15 August 1904, the day her first child, Branko was born.It is...

Destined for greatness, he demonstrated leadership qualities at an early age. Born in Macedonia, the country was undergoing turmoil with opposing ideologies emerging. The boy was thrust at the forefront of war at the age of 16 by his father. He led an army...

Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. She was known for her intelligence, powerful army, and notorious affairs with political leaders.It is the object of this series of histories...

Originally published in . Personal narrative. World War I.Author: E. Alexander PowellISBN-10: 1696705924ISBN-13: 9781696705929Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2019Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a semi-autobiographical novel and best selling masterpiece by James Joyce. It depicts the formative years in the life of Stephen Dedalus, a fictional alter ego of Joyce and a pointed allusion to the consummate...

""Colonialism is out of favor now, but I believe the ultimate verdict of history will be that this was one of the greatest British contributions to the world."" This was John Martin's faith. A Scot of strong Christian belief and complete integrity, he was...

George Aylwin Hogg was a man of remarkable dedication and honour. Though he died in 1945 at the age of thirty, Aylwin's name and legacy is remembered in China to this day-where as a wise and noble friend to the people of China, he...

One mother's vision. The first boys' baseball league. A nation inspired.Author: Ruth Hanford MorhardISBN-10: 1643581511ISBN-13: 9781643581514Publisher: Center PointLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2019Pages: 500Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.40dLarge Print

A moving biography of Kenneth Grahame, author of the children's classic The Wind in the Willows, and of the vision of English pastoral life that inspired it.Author: Matthew DennisonISBN-10: 1643581503ISBN-13: 9781643581507Publisher: Center PointLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2019Pages: 500Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00dLarge...

When Pliny the Elder perished at Stabiae during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, he left behind an enormous compendium of knowledge, his thirty-seven-volume Natural History, and a teenaged nephew who revered him as a father. Grieving his loss, Pliny the Younger inherited...

"If we would know man in all his subtleties, we must deviate into the world of miracles and sorcery . . ."To know the things that are not, and cannot be, but have been imagined and believed, is the most curious chapter in the...

Martin Luther King, Jr.: The FBI Files contains the actual original and declassified criminal investigation files related to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and the events surrounding his subsequent assassination. This publication is being published and made available now for the first...

Author: S. Guy EndoreISBN-10: 1589633105ISBN-13: 9781589633100Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL)Language: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2001Pages: 440Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.52lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.22w x 1.11d

This book comes from a rarified atmosphere. It stems from an original love story. Its mission is to remain true to one's self. Author: Myrna Lou JastraISBN-10: 152469780XISBN-13: 9781524697808Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2017Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 10/08/2018

The Howland Heirs is a novel by William M. Emery that tells the story of a wealthy family and their inheritance of a trust. The novel follows the lives of the Howland family members as they navigate their relationships with each other and their...

This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.Author: John Gregory MurrayISBN-10: 1494066041ISBN-13: 9781494066048Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 266Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.56d

This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.Author: John M. OskisonISBN-10: 1494061600ISBN-13: 9781494061609Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

2017 Christian Book Award Finalist Thirty captivating profiles of Christians who risked everything to rescue their Jewish neighbors from Nazi terror during the Holocaust. My Brother's Keeper unfolds powerful stories of Christians from across denominations who gave everything they had to save the Jewish...

""History of the Davis Family"" is a genealogical book written by Albert Henry Davis in 1888. The book traces the lineage of the Davis family, starting with John Davis, a native of England who died in East Hampton, Long Island in 1705. The author...

Golden Fleece: The Story of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth of Austria is a historical biography written by Bertita Harding. The book tells the story of the tumultuous lives of Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria, and his wife, Elisabeth, also known as Sisi. The book...

""Orphans All: Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Herbert Hoover, Charles Curtis And Others"" is a book written by Ralph Ernest Downie that explores the lives of several American presidents who were orphaned at a young age. The book delves...

Traps for the Young is a book written by Anthony Comstock. It is a collection of cautionary tales and moral lessons aimed at young people, warning them of the dangers and pitfalls they may encounter in life. The book covers a wide range of...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

White Elephant: My Escape from the Khmer Rouge By Ensayenna Chey with Kathy Mitchell and Wendy Anne Clark In 1975, the Khmer Rouge, a Cambodian guerrilla force determined to instate a communist regime, seized control of Cambodia, killing millions and capturing and enslaving millions...

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,...

Author: Agnes MurphyISBN-10: 1258123363ISBN-13: 9781258123369Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.28d

Himmler: The Evil Genius Of The Third Reich is a comprehensive biography of Heinrich Himmler, one of the most prominent figures in Nazi Germany. Written by Willi Frischauer, the book delves into the life and career of Himmler, from his early years as a...

Spirited and lively, Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter is richly packed with arguments, intrigues, scandals, and secrets, and is a vivid portrait of a princess desperate to escape her inheritance. The secrets of Queen Victoria's sixth child, Princess Louise, may be destined to remain hidden...

The Life and Letters of John Brown: Liberator of Kansas and Martyr of Virginia is a book written by John Brown himself, detailing his life and struggles as an abolitionist in the mid-19th century. The book was published in 1885, several years after Brown's...

Ocean's Story: Or Triumphs Of Thirty Centuries is a historical book written by Frank B. Goodrich in 1873. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the ocean, detailing its various triumphs over the past thirty centuries. The author explores the ocean's...

Wagner Sketches: 1849, A Vindication (1892) is a book written by William Ashton Ellis. It is a collection of sketches and notes made by the famous composer Richard Wagner in the year 1849, which have been translated and annotated by Ellis. The sketches provide...

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 Story of Joan of Arc for Boys and Girls: As Aunt Kate Told It"" is a children's book written by Kate E. Rushmore Carpenter and published in 1902. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young French girl who led...

The Story Of A Small College is a historical book written by Isaac Sharpless in 1918. The book details the founding and growth of Haverford College, a small liberal arts college located in Pennsylvania, USA. Throughout the book, Sharpless describes the various challenges and...

The Story of the Banana is a historical book published in 1922 by the United Fruit Company. The book tells the fascinating story of the banana, from its origins in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia to its global popularity as a beloved fruit....

The Burr-Hamilton Duel: With Correspondence Preceding Same, Etc. (1889) by Hamilton Bank is a historical account of the infamous duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton that took place on July 11, 1804. The book includes a detailed description of the events leading up...

""History of the First Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Cavalry: From Its Organization, August, 1861 to September, 1864"" is a book written by George D. Bayard in 1864. The book is a detailed account of the activities and experiences of the First Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Cavalry...

""Chinese Nights' Entertainment"" is a collection of forty stories told by almond-eyed folk actors in the romance of the strayed arrow. The book was originally published in 1893 and was written by Adele Marion Fielde. The stories are set in China and are based...

""An Account Of Some Of The Families Bearing The Name Of Heathcote Which Have Descended Out Of The County Of Derby"" is a book written by Evelyn Dawsonne Heathcote and published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive history of various families with the...

The Manuscripts Of J. J. Hope Johnstone, Of Annandale is a book written by John J. Hope Johnstone. The book is an account of the manuscripts left behind by J. J. Hope Johnstone, a notable figure from Annandale. The manuscripts contain a wealth of...

The Story of Mankind is a historical account of human civilization, written by Dutch-American author and illustrator Hendrik Willem van Loon. The book covers the major events and figures in human history, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. It explores the development...

The Story of the Cherokees by W.R.L. Smith is a comprehensive historical account of the Cherokee people, their culture, and their struggles. The book begins with an overview of the Cherokee's origins and early history, including their migration to the southeastern United States and...