Biography & Autobiography - Historical

A riveting account of Alexander Smith's life as a mutineer on board the HMS Bounty, and his subsequent leadership on Pitcairn Island. This book offers a unique perspective on a well-known historical event.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

Stoddard offers a fascinating portrait of the leading citizens of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through profiles of more than 400 individuals, he provides valuable insight into the economic, social, and cultural forces that shaped...

A biography of Joel R. Poinsett, a 19th century American statesman and diplomat. Poinsett served as US Minister to Mexico, where he played a key role in promoting trade and cultural exchange between the two countries. The book also covers Poinsett's earlier career as...

Part biography, part forensic jigsaw puzzle, part cold-case detective investigation, The Eagle in the Mirror is the astonishing untold story of Charles Howard "Dick" Ellis, the Australian-born British intelligence officer and master spy accused by some espionage experts of being the traitor of the...

Twining's memoir offers a rare glimpse into the life of a pioneering social reformer and philanthropist in Victorian England. She recounts her experiences as a champion of women's rights, prison reform, and public health and describes the challenges and triumphs of her long and...

James W. Marshall was the man who discovered gold in California in 1848, setting off the rush that would go down in history as the California Gold Rush. This biography tells his story, from his early life in New Jersey to his adventures in...

This book is a biographical account of the life of Joan of Arc, a French warrior and martyr, in two volumes.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...

Explore the fascinating life and legacy of one of history's most controversial figures, Napoleon Bonaparte, as told by acclaimed author Walter Scott.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

This book is a dramatic account of the making of a family of 'subversives' in Australia and the USSR during the Cold War. It also captures the texture of everyday life in Australia and Russia, with humour and insight. Importantly, it is much more...

This diary is a rich and engaging account of the life and times of John Evelyn, a prominent English writer and diarist of the 17th century. It covers a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to literature and science, and provides a...

Alexander Hamilton is a definitive biography of one of America's most important founding fathers. Written by historian John Clark Ridpath, the book offers a comprehensive account of Hamilton's life, from his childhood in the West Indies to his key role in the American Revolution...

Get a rare and intimate glimpse into one of the most enigmatic figures in history with this book by Armand Caulaincourt. The book provides a thorough account of Napoleon's life and his times. Caulaincourt draws on his personal experience to offer a unique perspective...

This thorough biographical and genealogical record offers a glimpse into the lives of residents of La Salle County, Illinois. Including information on family connections and prominent figures, this volume is a must for anyone interested in the history of the area.This work has been...

No matter where you are on life's journey, I am certain there are a few things each of our lives have in common. Every life's journey includes people and experiences. People and experiences help to create memories. We can either keep those memories stored...

In 1897, a young Calabrian peasant named Giuseppe Musolino was sentenced to 21 years of hard labor for a crime he did not commit. However, defying all odds, he orchestrated a daring escape and embarked on a relentless pursuit of those responsible for his...

Engaging Life: Memoirs of a Charming, Willful Southern Woman of the 20th Century chronicles the true story of the life of Marcellite, a mischievous, sophisticated, and thoroughly Southern woman with great depth of character. Highly social and fun-loving, Marcellite-cousin, once removed, of author Dr....

Get enchanted with Greek Mythology history and its remarkable events.Are you struggling to make sense of what happened at that specific point in history? Do you want to learn all of the historical stories in an easier manner? Pick up this overview history book...

Following distinguished Civil War service that took one of his legs and rendered an arm useless, General George R. Maxwell was sent to Utah Territory and charged--first as Register of Land, then as U.S. marshal--with bringing the Mormons into compliance with federal law. John...

"In Doris Rich's latest aviation biography, barefoot, illiterate Bessie Pittman reinvents herself as Jacqueline Cochran, the brash beautician who set more speed and altitude records than any pilot in history. . . . Rich illuminates the lesser-known facts of this under-appreciated pioneer and lights...

Nearly a century before Tasmanian Mary Donaldson became Princess Mary of Denmark, the beautiful and talented Sydney-born Elsie Caroline Thompson - a singer, actress, dancer and comedienne - became the first Australian to marry overseas royalty - an Indian maharaja. This is an epic...

Beginning in the 1940's, three women take you through their journeys, from childhoods in a San Francisco townhouse, a Pennsylvania farmhouse and a New York City apartment, to the present-at a kitchen take in Connecticut. They share memories of family, friends, schools, hometowns and...

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...

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...

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...

This final volume of The Letters of D. H. Lawrence has a threefold purpose: to publish 148 letters to or from Lawrence that came to light too late to be entered in their correct chronological positions in earlier volumes; to correct errors in the...

This is a biography of Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the story of the creation of Pakistan. At a time of much interest and concern about Pakistan in the international community, this volume provides a historical context which helps in an understanding of the present....

Charles I waged civil wars that cost one in ten Englishmen their lives. But in 1649 Parliament was hard put to find a lawyer with the skill and daring to prosecute a king who claimed to be above the law. In the end, they...

The Eighteenth Brumaire Of Louis Bonaparte This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked...

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The...

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The...

First published in 1996. This is the captivating life story of a remarkable woman, Méiní Dunlevy. Born in Massachusetts of Kerry parents, Méiní was reared in her grandparent's house in Dunquin. When she was nineteen, she eloped with an island widower to the Great...

The Times obituaries have given readers throughout the world an instant picture of a life for more than 150 years. This is a selection of those who saw the world in different colors. Some were eccentrics, some mavericks, all marched to the beat of...

A collection of articles from the Daily Telegraph's 1922 reporting on Howard Carter's discovery and excavation of the ancient Egyptian tomb of Tutankhamen. Howard Carter (1874-1939) was an English Egyptologist who discovered and led the excavation of Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb in November 1922. This...

The Brigand, A Story Of The Time Of Charles The Fifth And The Horoscope, A Romance Of The Reign Of Francis II is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas and published in 1897. The novel is set in two different time periods -...

""Mr. Buchanan's Administration On The Eve Of The Rebellion"" is a historical book written by James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States. The book was published in 1866 and provides an in-depth analysis of the political climate leading up to the American...

Step back in time and voyage through the life of J. Bruce Ismay, a man eternally scarred by the label-'Coward of the Titanic'. With the precision of a historian and the flair of a storyteller, 'Coward? The Life of J. Bruce Ismay' peels back...

This gripping autobiography tells the story of Matthew Brayton, an American pioneer who was captured by Native Americans in the early 19th century and spent over three decades living among them. With vivid and detailed descriptions of his experiences, Brayton provides readers with a...

Author: Michael PalinISBN-10: 103900198XISBN-13: 9781039001985Publisher: Random House CanadaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2023Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.13w x 0.84d

This is a revised version of M. J. Trow's classic biography of an ancient and unforgettable hero.'I am Spartacus' ranks among the most famous lines in Hollywood, with its image of the man's comrades prepared to die in his place in the Kirk Douglas...

This book is a way for me to share the joy of knowing my grandfather as well as a way to give something back in gratitude for him being in my life. My grandfather, Harry Warner, loved being the patriarch of our family as...

This book is a collection of biographical sketches of famous frontiersmen, pioneers, and scouts who played a key role in shaping the American West. Included are figures such as Daniel Boone, Simon Girty, Buffalo Bill, and General Custer, as well as lesser-known but equally...

This book is about the story of the Cole family and their parts- some big, some small-in making America the great nation it is today. The Cole family migrated from the British Isles, Northern Ireland and Ireland, in the 1600s. They settled in New...

Originally published in 1922, The Real Lincoln is an in-depth look at Abraham Lincoln the man, not the public figure. Acclaimed at the time as an excellent, impartial source book, The Real Lincoln was compiled by Jesse W. Weik through a series of letters...

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...

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...

This is a lively collection of ten short, annotated and illustrated biographies of aristocratic ladies of the final years of the Byzantine empire. Some were ambitious mothers; others, unhappy wives; some were nuns or scholars; one became the wife of a Turkish sultan and...

Pelling presents the Greek text of Plutarch's Life of Antony, a work remarkable for its colorful narrative and vivid characterization of Antony and Cleopatra. Although mostly concerned with the literary merit of the Life, the text is accompanied by an extensive introduction that sets...

Escaped slave, Civil War spy, scout, and nurse, and champion of women's suffrage, Harriet Tubman is an icon of heroism. Perhaps most famous for leading enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad, Tubman was dubbed "Moses" by followers. But abolition and the close...

Probing the Ulyanov family archives, historian Philip Pomper uncovers Alexander's transformation from ascetic student to terrorist, and the impact his fate had on Lenin. Vividly portraying the psychological dynamics of a family that would change history, Lenin's Brother is a perspective-changing glimpse into Lenin's...

Pavel Pestel (1793-1826) was the key figure in the Decembrist's Southern Society and author of Russian Justice, Russia's first republican manifesto. He was executed in St. Petersburg for his leading role in the 1825 conspiracy against Tsarist autocracy. This first comprehensive study of Pestel...