Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""Why Did Francis Bacon Conceal His Identity?"" is a book written by a Cambridge graduate that delves into the mysterious life of Francis Bacon, a renowned philosopher, statesman, and scientist of the Elizabethan era. The book explores the reasons why Bacon chose to hide...

The Love Story Of The World is a book written by Julia Seton that explores the concept of love in a spiritual and philosophical manner. The author delves into the idea of love being the driving force behind the creation of the world and...

""Noah Webster: A Sketch Of His Life"" is a biographical account of the life of Noah Webster, the American lexicographer and author of the first American dictionary. Written by Ted Malone, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Webster's life, from his early years...

""Charles W. Eliot"" is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard about the life and accomplishments of Charles William Eliot, who served as the president of Harvard University for 40 years. The book provides a detailed account of Eliot's upbringing, education, and career, as well...

The Memory by William Walker Atkinson is a novel that explores the concept of reincarnation and the power of memory. The story follows a man named John Wilson, who is haunted by memories of a past life that he cannot explain. As he delves...

The book ""A. T. Stewart"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of Alexander Turney Stewart, an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who lived during the 19th century. Stewart was known for his successful career in the dry goods business, which eventually led to him becoming...

The Life of Ulysses S. Grant is a biography written by Honorable J. T. Headley that chronicles the life of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The book begins with Grant's childhood and early life, including his education at West...

David Swing is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard, chronicling the life of the American theologian and preacher, David Swing. The book explores Swing's early life, education, and religious beliefs, as well as his rise to fame as a prominent preacher in the late...

""The Life and Work of James Leon Williams"" is a biographical book written by George Wood Clapp. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of James Leon Williams, a prominent figure in the field of education in the United States....

""Thomas Jefferson: War and Peace 1776 to 1784"" by Marie Kimball is a comprehensive biography of Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers of the United States. The book covers the period from 1776 to 1784, during which Jefferson played a crucial role in...

The Boys' Life of Mark Twain: The Story of a Man Who Made the World Laugh and Love Him is a biography written by Albert Bigelow Paine. The book tells the story of the life of Mark Twain, a celebrated American author, humorist, and...

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Carranza And His Bolshevik Regime is a historical book written by Vera Estanol and Jorge Carranza. The book revolves around the life and times of Venustiano Carranza, a revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The authors explore...

Madame de Maintenon is a biography written by Maud Cruttwell. The book tells the story of Fran�����oise d'Aubign�����, who later became known as Madame de Maintenon. Fran�����oise was born in a prison in 1635 and was raised by her aunt and uncle. She was...

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Great Writers Part One: Beacon Lights of History V7 is a book written by John Lord. It is the seventh volume in the Beacon Lights of History series and focuses on the lives and works of some of the greatest writers in history. The...

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The Story of Sonny Sahib is a novel written by Mrs. Everard Cotes, also known by her pen name, Sara Jeannette Duncan. The book is set in colonial India during the late 19th century and follows the story of Sonny Sahib, a young Indian...

""Milan and Mantua"" is a travelogue written by the infamous adventurer and writer, Jacques Casanova. The book chronicles his travels through the cities of Milan and Mantua in Italy during the 18th century. Casanova writes vividly about his experiences in these cities, describing the...

Reminiscences of Benjamin Franklin as a Diplomatist is a book written by Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a renowned diplomat. The book was first published in 1879 and is a collection of Franklin's memoirs and experiences as...

""John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough"" is a biography written by Charles Bradlaugh in 1884, detailing the life of one of England's most celebrated military commanders. John Churchill, who rose to prominence in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, was a key figure in...

The Work Family: A History Of The Descendants Of William And John Work (1894) is a comprehensive book written by Moses T. Steele. The book traces the history of the Work family, beginning with William and John Work, who were brothers and the progenitors...

A Brief Account Of A Voyage To England And America (1851) is a travelogue written by Ishuree Dass, detailing his experiences during his journey from India to England and America. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of Dass's voyage, including descriptions of...

The Biographical Memoir Of Lewis Boss, 1846-1912 is a book written by Benjamin Boss in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Lewis Boss, who was a renowned astronomer and professor at the Dudley Observatory in Albany, New...

""Francis Bacon and the Muse of Tragedy"" is a book written by Edwin Reed and published in 1898. The book is a critical analysis of the works of the famous English philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon, with a particular focus on his contributions to...

The book ""Life of General Nathan Bedford Forrest"" by John Allan Wyeth is a comprehensive biography of one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War. Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Confederate general who was known for his tactical brilliance on the...

Operation Sandstone: The Story Of Joint Task Force Seven is a book written by Clarence H. White that tells the story of the United States' nuclear testing program in the Pacific in the 1940s and 1950s. The book focuses on Joint Task Force Seven,...

""Induction"" is a philosophical treatise written by Willoughby Smith and published in 1882. The book explores the concept of induction, which is the process of reasoning from specific observations to general conclusions. Smith examines the various forms of induction, including inductive reasoning in science,...

Milan Rastislav Stefanik: A Short Biography is a book written by O. D. Koreff that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and achievements of Milan Rastislav Stefanik. Stefanik was a Slovak astronomer, politician, and military commander who played a crucial role in the...

The Life Of Sir Charles J. F. Bunbury V2 (1906) is a biography written by Charles James Fox Bunbury about his own life. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of Sir Charles J. F. Bunbury, a prominent figure in...

""Doctor William Crawford Gorgas of Alabama and the Panama Canal"" is a biography written by Thomas W. Martin about the life and work of William Crawford Gorgas, a renowned physician and public health official. The book details Gorgas' early life in Alabama and his...

""Jan Van Leyden King Of The New Jerusalem"" is a historical biography written by Harry C. Schnur. The book tells the story of Jan van Leyden, a Dutch Anabaptist who led a group of followers to establish a utopian society in the 16th century....

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Daniel Boone: Great American Pioneer is a biography of one of the most famous American frontiersmen, Daniel Boone. Written by John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., the book tells the story of Boone's life from his birth in Pennsylvania in 1734 to his death...

The book ""Philip D. Armour"" written by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Philip D. Armour, a prominent American industrialist and entrepreneur of the late 19th century. Armour was the founder of Armour and Company, one of the...

The Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume 1, is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed account of the lives of men and women who have played a significant role in the growth and development of the United States. The book is authored by...

Father Alexyei's Story is a novel written by Ivan Turgenev, a renowned Russian author. The book is set in the 19th century and follows the life of a Russian Orthodox priest named Father Alexyei. The story is narrated by Father Alexyei himself, who recounts...

""George Westinghouse: His Life and Achievements"" is a biography written by Frank Crane that chronicles the fascinating life of the American inventor, entrepreneur, and engineer, George Westinghouse. The book provides a detailed account of Westinghouse's life from his childhood to his rise as one...

Dr. John Dee by Cheiro is a biography of the famous English mathematician, astronomer, and occult philosopher, Dr. John Dee. The book covers Dee's life from his birth in 1527 to his death in 1608, tracing his achievements and struggles as a scholar, advisor...

""The Fall of the Troubadours"" by John Frederick Rowbotham is a historical account of the decline of the troubadours, a group of poets and musicians who flourished in the south of France during the Middle Ages. The book traces the origins of the troubadours,...

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O livro ""Affonso De Albuquerque (1824)"" escrito por Agostinho, Jos�����, ����� uma biografia do famoso navegador portugu������s do s�����culo XVI, Afonso de Albuquerque. Nesta obra, o autor explora a vida e os feitos de Albuquerque, que foi um dos principais respons�����veis pela expans�����o do...

""D. Beltr�����o de Figueir������a"" ����� um livro escrito por Julio Dantas e publicado em 1902. A obra conta a hist������ria de um nobre portugu������s do s�����culo XVII, Dom Beltr�����o de Figueir������a, que vive em um per������odo de decad������ncia da nobreza e da monarquia em...

""�����ywot Ja�����nie O�����wieconego Ksi����cia Bogus�����awa Radziwi����������a"" to ksi���������ka autorstwa Tytusa Adama Dzia�����y�����skiego, wydana w 1840 roku. Jest to biografia jednego z najwa�����niejszych przedstawicieli rodu Radziwi����������������w - Bogus�����awa Radziwi����������a. Ksi���������ka opisuje �����ycie i dzia�����alno��������� polityczn���� oraz spo�����eczn���� ksi����cia, kt������ry by����� jednym z najwi����kszych magnat������w w...

""As Confiss�����es dos Ministros de Portugal: 1832 a 1871"" ����� um livro escrito por Jos����� Joaquim Ferreira Lobo e publicado em 1871. A obra apresenta uma cole����������o de mem������rias e confiss�����es de ministros portugueses que ocuparam cargos entre os anos de 1832 e 1871....

""Mem������rias Oferecidas ������ Na����������o Brasileira"" ����� um livro escrito por Francisco Gomes da Silva, publicado em 1831. Neste livro, o autor apresenta suas mem������rias e experi������ncias como um dos l������deres da Revolu����������o Pernambucana de 1817, um movimento separatista que ocorreu na prov������ncia de Pernambuco...

""Apontamentos Sobre O Abaneenga"" ����� um livro escrito por Baptista Caetano D'Almeida Nogueira, publicado em 1876. A obra trata sobre a cultura e a hist������ria do povo Abaneenga, uma tribo ind������gena que habitava a regi�����o do Rio Negro, na Amaz�����nia. O autor apresenta uma...

""An Answer to the Abbe Dubois"" is a critical response to the work of the Abbe Dubois, a French Catholic missionary who wrote extensively about his experiences in India. Written by Henry Townley in 1824, this book challenges the principles, misrepresentations, and contradictions found...

Caesar's Civil War is a historical book written by B. Perrin in 1882. The book narrates the events that led to the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great in ancient Rome. It provides an in-depth analysis of the political and military...

Emeric Cruce (1899) is a novel written by Thomas Willing Balch. The book follows the story of Emeric Cruce, a young man who is forced to leave his home in France and move to America due to political unrest. Emeric is a talented artist,...