Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Biddy Early: The Wise Woman of Clare is an intriguing book that transports readers to a quaint two-roomed thatched cottage nestled between the Clare hills, overlooking Kilbarron Lake in Ireland. This was the home of the notorious red-headed Biddy Early, a figure shrouded in...

Unmasking the Klansman may read like a work of fiction but is actually a biography of Asa Carter, one of the South's most notorious white supremacists (and secret Klansman). During the 1950s, the North Alabama political firebrand became known across the region for his...

A rich mosaic of diary entries and letters from Marilyn Monroe, Cesar Chavez, Susan Sontag, Albert Einstein, and many more, this is the story of Los Angeles as told by locals, transplants, and some just passing through. "Los Angeles is refracted in all its...

In Nova Scotia, the focus of study about Scottish settlers, including the Grants, has been on the eastern counties of the province, and on Cape Breton Island. In the United States, when Grants are mentioned, a significant concern seems to be to find a...

An insightful new biography of the central figure in the Dreyfus Affair, focused on the man himself and based on newly accessible documents On January 5, 1895, Captain Alfred Dreyfus's cries of innocence were drowned out by a mob shouting "Death to Judas!" In...

In the aftermath of a devastating war, Dagmar Grieder and her family flee the advancing Russian Army. Her father, conscripted into the German military, has not been heard from in months. With her mother and her younger brother, the family learns to improvise every...

A fascinating examination of what "the pursuit of happiness" meant to our nation's Founders and how that famous phrase defined their lives and became the foundation of our democracy.The Declaration of Independence identified "the pursuit of happiness" as one of our unalienable rights, along...

Follow the journey of Belgian immigrants and their family through their lives on a homestead in Wyoming in this memoir that captures the challenges of learning new languages, turning sagebrush lands to productive cropland, and the joys of school days, childhood antics, and good...

[Lt Col Edward D (Moke) Murray]... an outstanding officer in the Indian Army and became a Gurkha commander in Malaya. In 1939 he fired the crucial shot that dispersed a strike that threatened the Raj. He became an outstanding leader in the fight against...

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,...

""Washington And His Aides-De-Camp"" is a historical book written by Emily Stone Whiteley. The book is a detailed account of the life of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his aides-de-camp. It provides a fascinating insight into the lives of...

""The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Tale Of The Greatest Life Ever Lived"" is a book written by Fulton Oursler. This book is a retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his death and resurrection. It is a comprehensive account...

The Autobiography of Theobald Wolfe Tone tells the story of a revolutionary Irishman, his role in the struggle for Irish independence and his close association with the United Irishmen. Edited by R Barry O'Brien, this book is an insightful glimpse into the life and...

General Hans von Seekt (1866-1936) was the military counterpart of the Weimar Republic, both attempted to restore Germany's international acceptance and security following defeat in World War I and the Treaty of Versailles of 1919. And the failure of both led eventually to the...

Wyoming History Enshrined Created in 1871, Lakeview Cemetery serves as a repository of local and state history. Resting in the historic grounds are eleven of Wyoming's governors, including the first woman governor in the nation. Other hallowed, eternal residents include a wild west showman,...

A cowboy must be blessed (or cursed) with nine lives like the proverbial cat, or he would never make it to the allotted three score and ten - or even to maturity.-DUDE LAVINGTON Relive the wild, wild west, Canadian style! Dude Lavington's densely packed...

A fascinating memoir of a German girl born in the time just before Hitler came to power, She recalls her innocence as a child, being indoctrinated into the Nazi mindset in school, yet not understanding the reality of her countrymen's cruelty to the Jews....

Walt Harrington has been one of the most impactful journalists in the modern wave of long-form creative nonfiction. The Detective: And Other True Stories features some of the highlights of Harrington's long career as an award-winning author, Washington Post Magazine writer, journalism professor/university administrator,...

"This enchanting volume is not a history of the Victorian age but the portraiture of a woman... Strachey's work is pure art...a narrative as fresh and distinctive as some delicious perfume." -David Muzzey, Political Science Quarterly, (1922) Queen Victoria (1921) is the classic biography...

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 the Greenbrier Valley to the Confederacy: A Sands Family Genealogy" tells the story of the Sands family's journey from Virginia to West Virginia and their experiences during the Civil War. Matthew Sands, born in 1774, was a farmer who raised a family in...

All he wanted was another 1920s Hollywood Utopia The Winds of Malibu is the true story of a boy whose father (a computer engineer with a grudge against Hollywood) has held on to a house in the movie colony of Malibu, California, after a...

*Includes pictures *Analyzes both men's lives and most famous works *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "To hold a pen is to be at war." - Voltaire "Virtue is a state of war, and to live in...

Author: John Sergeant WiseISBN-10: 1932490272ISBN-13: 9781932490275Publisher: Anza PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2005Pages: 360Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

The year was 1935: the twilight of the English aristocracy. It was a time of wealth and glamour; of lavish balls and evening gowns; of tiaras and a Coronation. As personal maid to Lady Coventry, Hilda had a unique insight into the leisured life...

In Broken Soul, the author tells the story of her mother's alcoholism, and fanatic love for her father; which nearly destroyed her entire family from the late 1940's to the present. She believed that her baby brother suffered the most, and was also let...

The first biography--in any language--of Alexander Shlyapnikov, a leader and founder, along with Kollontai, of the Workers' Opposition.Author: Barbara C. AllenISBN-10: 1608465586ISBN-13: 9781608465583Publisher: Haymarket BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2016Pages: 426Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d

Coming into our hearts first as the young Jane Eyre, twelve-year-old Peggy Ann Garner then proceeded to give an Oscar-winning performance in the 1945 film A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. The studio execs were so pleased that they then put her in a movie...

In 1744 Peter Witmer left the mountains of Switzerland to seek a new community in America, one that was more tolerant than the one he and other Mennonite folks left behind. Entering the Port of Philadelphia Peter settled in the rich farming land of...

The Story Of An Old Farm: Or Life In New Jersey In The Eighteenth Century is a book written by Andrew D. Mellick in 1889. The book is a historical account of life in rural New Jersey during the 18th century, focusing on the...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have...

As a young man, Arturo Rodriguez was always the guardian of the underdog. This theme carried through to his adult life when he became the first Mexican-American Texas Ranger, an intense and dramatic event in South Texas history. In Rodriguez... Texas Ranger author Rick...

-This book is largely a tale of survival from the viewpoint of a ten-year-old boy during World War II in the Philippines. It relates the painful ordeal and suffering of his family in their struggle for survival against hunger and disease; how they managed...

God Hath Chosen: The Story Of Jack Wyrtzen And The Word Of Life Hour by Forbes, Forrest is a biographical book that chronicles the life and ministry of Jack Wyrtzen, a prominent evangelist and founder of the Word of Life Fellowship. The book explores...

""Can Do! The Story Of The Seabees"" by William Bradford Huie is a historical account of the United States Navy's Construction Battalion, also known as the Seabees. The book chronicles the formation of the Seabees during World War II and their crucial role in...

The book ""The Discovery, Settlement And Present State Of Kentucky to Which Is Added The Adventures Of Daniel Boon 1784"" is a historical account of the state of Kentucky, written by John Filson. The book details the discovery and exploration of the region by...

Ruler Of The Reading: The Life Of Frank B. Gowen 1836-1889 is a biography written by Marvin W. Schlegel. The book chronicles the life of Frank B. Gowen, a prominent figure in the late 19th century in Reading, Pennsylvania. Gowen was a lawyer, businessman,...

The Story of Therese Neumann is a biography written by Albert Paul Schimberg that tells the fascinating story of a young German woman who claimed to have experienced stigmata and miraculous healings. Born in 1898, Therese Neumann was a devout Catholic who suffered a...

Lucius Q. C Lamar V2: His Life, Times And Speeches 1825-1893 is a comprehensive biography of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, a prominent American politician and jurist who served as a United States Representative, Senator, Secretary of the Interior, and Associate Justice of the Supreme...

The Life and Letters of John Brown, Liberator of Kansas and Martyr of Virginia is a biography written by Frank B. Sanborn. The book tells the story of John Brown, a radical abolitionist who believed that violence was necessary to end slavery in America....

Alcibiades by Plutarch is a biography of the famous Athenian general and politician, Alcibiades. Plutarch's work is a comprehensive account of Alcibiades' life, from his early years as a student of Socrates to his rise to power in Athens and his later exile. The...

""Elias Ashmole: The Mystic Recluse Of Oxford"" is a biography written by Cheiro that explores the life and legacy of Elias Ashmole, a 17th-century English antiquary, politician, and alchemist. The book delves into Ashmole's early life, his education at Oxford University, and his involvement...

""Jonathan Holman: A Revolutionary Colonel"" is a historical biography written by John C. Crane. The book tells the story of Jonathan Holman, a colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Holman was a prominent figure in the war, serving in several key...

"An examination of the influence--however contested--of John Brown of the Harper's Ferry Rebellion on the national narrative of the United States"--Amazon.com.Author: E. HerringtonISBN-10: 1403969922ISBN-13: 9781403969927Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/11/2005Pages: 243Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.78w x 0.77d

An engrossing biography of Emma, Lady Hamilton, and her great love affair with Lord Nelson. Perfect for readers of Flora Fraser, Norah Lofts and Kate Williams. Emma Hamilton was one of the most celebrated women of the Georgian age. Yet her love affair with...

The Biography of Léon Bloy: Memories of a Friend, published in 1921, is the official biography of Léon Bloy (1846-1917) by his friend, René Martineau. Author: René MartineauISBN-10: 1955392269ISBN-13: 9781955392266Publisher: Sunny Lou PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2022Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d

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,...

""Portraits Of Washington, V2"" is a book written by Gustavus A. Eisen that features a collection of portraits of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The book is the second volume of a series and includes a total of 116 portraits,...

Author: Joseph Capka, Kendall McDonaldISBN-10: 1258514974ISBN-13: 9781258514976Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2012Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.44d