Biography & Autobiography - Historical

"Supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs."Author: Bernhard RammerstorferISBN-10: 1493157825ISBN-13: 9781493157822Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/22/2014Pages: 356Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.49lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

A blow-by-blow eye-witness account of the British Pacific Fleet's participation in the invasion of Okinawa and the attacks on the Japanese homeland.Author: Waite BrooksISBN-10: 1481740350ISBN-13: 9781481740357Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/18/2013Pages: 278Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Part history, part memoir, The Goose Girl, the Rabbi, and the New York Teachers: A Family Memoir recounts a narrative of lives lived in dramatically changing times. In the background loom author Deborah Heller's distant forebears: a maternal great-great-grandmother, the first Jewish woman in...

The Intervale, New Hampshire is a historical book written by Winfield Scott Nevins and published in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the early settlement and development of Intervale, a small town located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The book...

Lessons From Life: Stories And Teachings For The Young is a book written by William Arnot and published in 1878. The book is a collection of stories and teachings that are intended for young readers. The stories are meant to provide lessons and guidance...

Lenox (1896) is a historical fiction novel written by George Abiah Hibbard. The story is set in the town of Lenox, Massachusetts, in the late 19th century. The novel follows the lives of the wealthy and influential residents of the town, including the aristocratic...

George W. Eaton: A Memorial is a book written by George William Lasher in 1913. The book is a tribute to George W. Eaton, a prominent figure in the business and political world of his time. The book provides a complete description of Eaton's...

""The Mind of John Keats"" is a literary biography written by Clarence D. Thorpe that delves into the life and work of the Romantic poet John Keats. The book explores Keats' poetic development, his relationships with friends and family, and his struggles with illness...

Willard Henry Dow: President Of The Dow Chemical Company is a biography written by Leland I. Doan. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Willard Henry Dow, who served as the president of the Dow Chemical Company from 1949...

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...

Narratives of the Career of Hernando de Soto V2 is a historical book written by Edward Gaylord Bourne. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of Hernando de Soto, a Spanish explorer who led the first European expedition into the...

Wendell Phillips is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard, which depicts the life and times of Wendell Phillips, an American abolitionist, lawyer, orator, and social reformer. The book explores Phillips' early life, his education, and his eventual entry into the legal profession. It also...

The Man Napoleon by William Henry Hudson is a biographical account of the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview...

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: Peter MayerISBN-10: 1258503964ISBN-13: 9781258503963Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Being The Narrative Of The Voyage Of Schooner John R. Manta On Hatteras Grounds 1925, And Whalemen's True Yarns Of Adventures In Old Deep-Sea Whaling Days.Author: William Henry TrippISBN-10: 125815854XISBN-13: 9781258158545Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 298Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.52w x 0.62d

""Spirit Gun of the West: The Story of Doc W. F. Carver"" is a biography of the legendary showman and marksman, Doc W. F. Carver. Written by Raymond W. Thorp, the book chronicles Carver's life from his early days as a buffalo hunter to...

""Quantrill and His Civil War Guerillas"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Carl W. Breihan. The book is a detailed account of the infamous Confederate guerrilla leader William Clarke Quantrill and his band of guerrillas who fought during the American Civil War. The...

The Book Of The Words: Westchester County Historical Pageant (1909) is a historical book written by Violet Oakley. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Westchester County Historical Pageant, which was held in 1909 to celebrate the history and culture of Westchester County,...

Lady Blanche Balfour: A Reminiscence (1897) is a book written by James Robertson, which is a biographical account of Lady Blanche Balfour. Lady Blanche Balfour was a prominent socialite and philanthropist of the late 19th century. She was the daughter of the 2nd Marquess...

The Life Story of Albert Pike is a biographical book written by Frederick William Allsopp and published in 1920. The book tells the story of Albert Pike, a prominent figure in American history who was a lawyer, soldier, writer, and Freemason. The book covers...

""Journal Of A Visit To South Africa, In 1815 And 1816: With Some Account Of The Missionary Settlements Of The United Brethren"" is a book written by Christian Ignatius Latrobe in 1818. The book is a detailed account of his travels to South Africa...

Stories and Translations in Swahili: Mambo na Hadithi is a book published in 1884 by the Society for Christian Knowledge. The book is a collection of stories and translations in Swahili, a language widely spoken in East Africa. It contains a variety of stories,...

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 Virginians V1: A Tale Of The Last Century is a novel written by the renowned British author, William Makepeace Thackeray, and was first published in 1858. The book is set in the late 18th century and follows the story of two brothers, George...

Boy Life On The Prairie is a memoir written by Hamlin Garland, an American author and poet, about his experiences growing up on a farm in the Midwest during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which chronicles...

Portrait and Biographical Record of Macon County, Illinois: Containing Biographical Sketches is a book published in 1893 by Lake City Publishing Company. It is a compilation of biographical sketches of individuals who lived in Macon County, Illinois, during the 19th century. The book provides...

""Two Volunteer Missionaries Among The Dakotas: Or The Story Of The Labors Of Samuel W. And Gideon H. Pond"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Samuel W. Pond Jr. The book was published in 1893 and chronicles the experiences of two Christian missionaries,...

""Lord Kitchener"" is a biography written by G.K. Chesterton in 1917 about the life of Horatio Herbert Kitchener, a British military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the Boer War and World War I. The book explores Kitchener's upbringing, his military...

""Chronicles Of Pineville: Embracing Sketches Of Georgia Scenes, Incidents And Characters"" is a book written by William Tappan Thompson. It is a collection of short stories that depict the life and culture of Pineville, a small town in Georgia. The book covers a wide...

""William Penn and the Dutch Quaker Migration to Pennsylvania"" is a historical book written by William I. Hull. The book explores the life and legacy of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, and the role of Dutch Quakers in the early colonization of the...

""B. E. F.: The Whole Story Of The Bonus Army"" by W. W. Waters is a historical account of the Bonus Army, a group of World War I veterans who marched on Washington D.C. in 1932 to demand early payment of their promised bonuses....

Frans Nelson: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Frans Nelson, a prominent figure in the world of music. Written by Deke Houlgate, the book offers a detailed look at Nelson's upbringing, education, and early experiences in the music...

Claude of France: The Story of Debussy for Young People is a book written by Harry B. Harvey that tells the story of the famous French composer Claude Debussy. The book is designed for young readers and provides a comprehensive overview of Debussy's life,...

""Lord Clive"" is a historical biography written by the renowned British historian, Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay. The book tells the story of Robert Clive, a British soldier and administrator who played a pivotal role in establishing British rule in India during the...

The book ""Mayer A. Rothschild"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous banker and financier, Mayer Amschel Rothschild. The book delves into the life and career of Rothschild, who was born into a Jewish family in Germany in the late 18th century....

The Memoirs Of Napoleon, V16, 1821 is a historical book written by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne. It is a part of a series of memoirs written by the author about the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military leader and...

My Home Town: The Bedias Story is a book written by Wallace Davis that tells the history of Bedias, a small town in Texas. The book covers the town's founding in the mid-1800s and its growth and development over the years. It includes stories...

The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton is a biographical book written by Adelos Gorton. The book covers the life of Samuel Gorton, an English-born colonial American who was a controversial figure in the early history of Rhode Island. Gorton was a religious dissenter...

The Story of a Panic is a novella written by E.M. Forster. The story is set in a small English town and follows the lives of its inhabitants as they experience a sudden and inexplicable panic. The panic is triggered by a mysterious cloud...

The Medford Historical Register V11: 1908 is a book written by the Medford Historical Society in the year 1908. It is a comprehensive historical register that documents the history of the town of Medford, Massachusetts, USA. The book provides a detailed account of the...

In A Conning Tower Or How I Took H.M.S. Majestic Into Action: A Story Of Modern Ironclad Warfare is a historical book written by Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster in 1891. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a naval officer during...

Virginia Woolf's most unusual creation, Orlando is a fantastical biography as well as a funny, exuberant romp through history that examines the true nature of sexuality. As a teenage boy, the handsome Orlando serves as a page at the Elizabethan court and becomes the...

Over the past two centuries, humanity has experienced unprecedented progress. Extreme poverty has declined, life expectancy has doubled, illiteracy has declined. While we as a species are becoming more prosperous, more educated, healthier, and more peaceful, it is useful to remind ourselves of the...

During the years 1764 through 1766, John Dickinson became a leading figure in the Pennsylvania Assembly and in the growing American resistance to unjust British taxation. The documents in this volume show that, in both roles, he sought to protect the fundamental rights of...

Waheenee: An Indian Girl's Story is a novel written by Waheenee, a Native American woman, and published in 1921. The book follows the life of Waheenee, a young girl from the Sioux tribe, as she grows up and navigates the complex world of Native...

Chitral: The Story Of A Minor Siege (1898) is a historical account of the siege of Chitral in the North-West Frontier Province of British India (now Pakistan) in 1895. The book is authored by George Scott Robertson, who was a British army officer and...

Operele Lui Constantin Cantacuzino (1901) este o colec����ie de scrieri ale lui Constantin Cantacuzino, unul dintre cei mai importan����i istorici ����i cronicari rom�����ni din secolul al XVIII-lea. Volumul include o serie de texte istorice, precum ����i o serie de eseuri ����i studii despre literatura...

""A Mem������ria de Rangel Pestana"" ����� um livro escrito por Lauro Sodr����� em 1903, que conta a hist������ria de um dos mais importantes pol������ticos brasileiros do s�����culo XIX, o paulista Rangel Pestana. A obra apresenta uma narrativa biogr�����fica que aborda desde a inf�����ncia do...

This book tells the story of Charles Stillman, a wealthy entrepreneur and land speculator who played a significant role in the development of Brownsville, Texas. Through extensive research and personal anecdotes, Chauncey Devereux Stillman tells the story of his great-great-grandfather and his many accomplishments.This...