Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""Stories From The Greek Comedians"" is a book written by Alfred John Church and published in 1892. The book contains a collection of stories from the works of five Greek comedians: Aristophanes, Philemon, Diphilus, Menander, and Apollodorus. Each of these comedians is known for...

""The Dragon of the North: A Tale of the Normans in Italy"" is a historical novel written by Elizabeth Jane Oswald and first published in 1888. The story is set in the 11th century and follows the adventures of a young Norman knight named...

The Story of the Ashantee Campaign is a historical account of the 1874 military campaign in West Africa, written by the British journalist and author, Winwood Reade. The book chronicles the events leading up to the campaign, including the Ashanti Empire's expansionist ambitions and...

The Dairyman's Daughter: An Authentic Narrative is a book written by Legh Richmond and published in 1856. The book is a true story about a young woman named Elizabeth Wallbridge, who was the daughter of a dairyman in the English countryside. The story follows...

""Narrative of the Most Remarkable Events Which Occurred in and Near Leipzig"" is a historical account written by Frederic Shoberl in 1814. The book details the events and battles that took place during the famous Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of...

The Narrative of Major Abraham Leggett: Of The Army of the Revolution is a historical book written by Abraham Leggett and published in 1865. The book is a first-hand account of Leggett's experiences as a major in the American Revolutionary War. The book covers...

Life And Adventures Of Lewis Wetzel, The Virginia Ranger is a book written by Cecil B. Hartley and published in 1859. The book is a biography of Lewis Wetzel, a famous frontiersman and Indian fighter who lived during the late 18th and early 19th...

The Laos of North Siam is a book written by Lillian Johnson Curtis in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through Northern Siam, now known as Thailand, and her interactions with the Laos people who lived in the region....

Gilbert, Of Colchester: An Elizabethan Magnetizer is a book written by Silvanus Phillips Thompson and published in 1891. The book tells the story of William Gilbert, a physician and natural philosopher who lived during the Elizabethan era in England. Gilbert is best known for...

The Romance of George Villiers: First Duke of Buckingham, and Some Men and Women of the Stuart Court is a historical book written by Philip Gibbs in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the life of George Villiers, the first Duke of...

The Stranger In America is a two-volume book written by Francis Lieber in 1835. The book provides an in-depth and comprehensive description of the manners, society, and national peculiarities of the United States during the early 19th century. The author, who was a German-American...

The Memoirs Of Charles H. Cramp (1906) is a biographical book written by Augustus C. Buell. The book is a detailed account of the life of Charles H. Cramp, a prominent American shipbuilder and industrialist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The...

The Pell Equation is a mathematical treatise written by Edward Everett Whitford and published in 1912. The book focuses on the Pell equation, a type of Diophantine equation named after John Pell, which is defined as x 2 - dy 2 = 1, where...

The book ""Lives Of William Pinkney, William Ellery, And Cotton Mather"" was written by Henry Wheaton and was first published in 1836. The book is a biographical account of three prominent figures in American history - William Pinkney, William Ellery, and Cotton Mather. William...

""On The Trail Of Geronimo: Or In The Apache Country"" is a non-fiction book written by R. H. Jayne in 1889. The book is a first-person account of the author's experiences while searching for the famous Apache leader, Geronimo, in the late 1800s. Jayne...

The book titled ""The Pedigree and History of the Washington Family: Derived from Odin, the Founder of Scandinavia, B.C. 70"" was written by Albert Welles in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and genealogy of the Washington family, tracing its...

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""Out Of My Life V1"" is an autobiographical book written by Paul Von Hindenburg, a German military commander and politician. The book was first published in 1921 and is the first volume of a two-part series. In this book, Hindenburg gives an account of...

""Paul Revere: The Torch Bearer Of The Revolution"" is a historical biography written by Belle Moses in 1918. The book recounts the life and legacy of American patriot Paul Revere, who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Moses details Revere's early life...

The Life and Writings of Rafinesque is a biographical work written by Richard Ellsworth Call in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, a naturalist, botanist, and zoologist who lived in the United States in...

The Story of Jack and the Giants is a classic children's book written and illustrated by Richard Doyle in 1851. The book is a retelling of the famous fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a few twists and additions.The story follows the...

Border Ghost Stories is a collection of supernatural tales written by Howard Pease and first published in 1919. The book contains ten eerie stories that take place along the border between the United States and Mexico. Each story is based on a different legend...

The Great Discovery: The Story Of The Dead Sea Scrolls is a book written by Azriel Eisenberg that tells the story of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and significance of the scrolls, which...

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The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1790: Together with a Summary of the Chief Events in Jefferson's Life is a book written by Thomas Jefferson, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The book is an autobiographical account of Jefferson's life from his...

""Little Stories of Quebec"" is a collection of short stories written by James Edward Le Rossignol. The book is set in Quebec, Canada and contains tales of everyday life, love, and adventure. The stories are written in a simple yet engaging style, making them...

Lovers and Husbands: A Story of Married Life is a novel written by T.S. Arthur. The book explores the ups and downs of married life and the complexities of love and relationships. The story revolves around a married couple, Walter and Ellen, who face...

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The Lutherans In America: A Story Of Struggle, Progress, Influence And Marvelous Growth is a comprehensive book written by Edmund Jacob Wolf that explores the history and growth of the Lutheran Church in America. The book is divided into several sections that detail the...

""Little Intimate Stories Of Charles Wakefield Cadman"" is a book written by Sanford-Tefft and Lulu. The book provides a collection of short stories about the life of Charles Wakefield Cadman, an American composer, pianist, and musicologist. The stories are written in an intimate style,...

The Campaign of Trafalgar Volume 1 is a historical book written by Julian Stafford Corbett. It is a detailed account of the famous naval battle that took place on October 21, 1805, between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and...

""Dimitrov: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and political career of Georgi Dimitrov - a prominent Bulgarian communist leader and revolutionary. Written by Stella D. Blagoyeva, the book traces Dimitrov's life from his early years as a revolutionary in Bulgaria to...

""Memoirs of Madame De Pompadour"" is a historical account of the life of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, who became known as Madame De Pompadour. The book is written by her lady-in-waiting, Madame Du Hausset, who was privy to the inner workings of the French court during...

""Wild Bill Hickok"" by A.M. Anderson is a biography of the legendary American frontiersman, lawman, and gunfighter, James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill Hickok. The book covers Hickok's early life, his adventures as a buffalo hunter and a scout for the Union...

The Women in Hitler's Life is a non-fiction book written by Robert Arndt that explores the relationships between Adolf Hitler and the women in his life. The book delves into Hitler's personal life, including his family background, romantic relationships, and interactions with female colleagues...

Uncle Dick Wootton: The Pioneer Frontiersman Of The Rocky Mountain Region is a biographical account of the life and adventures of Richard ""Uncle Dick"" Wootton, a legendary figure of the American West. Written by Howard Louis Conard, the book chronicles Wootton's experiences as a...

""True Stories From History And Biography"" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of short stories that recount significant events and figures from history. Each story is based on real people and events, but Hawthorne uses his literary skill to bring them to life with...

Memoirs of the Prince de Talleyrand V2 is a book written by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, who was a French diplomat and politician during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is a collection of memoirs that detail Talleyrand's experiences and observations during his time...

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The Story Of The Heath Slayings Heitharviga Saga is a book written by William Morris, which is a translation of an Icelandic saga. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of a feud between two families, the Heitharvigs and the Vatnsdalers,...

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The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story is a novel written by Joseph Conrad. The book tells the story of a group of wealthy and powerful individuals who inherit a vast fortune from a deceased family member. These individuals, who are used to living in luxury...

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Cambridge Sketches is a collection of essays written by Frank Preston Stearns, an American author and historian. The book provides a detailed description of the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and its history. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the founding of...

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Six Weeks in Russia in 1919 is a travelogue written by Arthur Ransome, an English author and journalist who visited Russia in the aftermath of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of Ransome's six-week journey through Moscow, Petrograd (now St....

""Five Years On The Erie Canal"" is a book written by M. Eaton in 1845. It is an account of the author's experiences during his five years of labor on the Erie Canal. The book provides a detailed description of some of the most...

Viele, 1659-1909: Two Hundred And Fifty Years With A Dutch Family Of New York is a historical book written by Kathlyne Knickerbocker Viele. The book traces the lineage of the Viele family, a prominent Dutch family that settled in New York in 1659, and...

Audubon's Story Of His Youth is a memoir written by John James Audubon, a famous American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The book was first published in 1893 and recounts Audubon's early life experiences, including his childhood in Haiti, his travels in America, and his...