Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The chapters in this ground-breaking volume examine the complex practices of biographical writing in Ming and Qing China. The authors draw on a rich variety of sources to answer some basic questions: Who were the writers of these texts and the subjects of their...

The intent of "A Bundle of Early Life" is simply to record for my family and others who are interested, remembrances of growing up in Pratt. Nothing more; nothing less.This afternoon as I write, I'm sitting on the front porch of my house (built...

*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "That the machine of Heaven is not a hard and impervious body full of various real spheres, as up to now has been believed by most people. It will be...

Scott presents readers with an in-depth look at the Great Depression by providing gripping memoirs from those who experienced it firsthand.Author: Lois ScottISBN-10: 1622880102ISBN-13: 9781622880102Publisher: Stephen F. Austin University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/24/2013Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

This book completes Shimon Redlich's autobiographical trilogy about his childhood and adolescence in wartime Europe and in early Israel. It bears witness to the adjustment of one young immigrant -one among thousands - to the realities of life in the new country.Author: Shimon RedlichISBN-10:...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this...

One man--Capt. Raphael Semmes--dominates the history of Confederate naval operations in the American Civil War. Although the Confederates were hopelessly outnumbered at sea, Semmes roamed the oceans first in the CSS SUMTER and then the CSS ALABAMA, capturing nearly 100 Federal merchant ships and...

An autobiography of Tashi Tsering, the Tibetan nationalist with a burning desire to reform and modernize the old society. It covers his search for education in Tibet and his life in China, especially during the Cultural Revolution, when he was charged as an American...

The popular story of Whittington and his Cat is one in which a version of a wide-spread folk-tale has been grafted upon the history of the life of an historical character, and in the later versions the historical incidents have been more and more...

Road to Belwasa is in many respects a sequel to the author's first book, A Dip at the Sangam, which was short listed for the First Book Guyana Prize for Literature. Growing up in Sand Reef, Reuben had heard tales about his great-grandfather, about...

Cover: The new Boeing 707 Jet. This book welcomes the reader with snapshots during the golden age of flying from carrying mail to a time when excited passengers were treated as guests and everyone dressed in their Sunday best to board American Airlines. It...

My name is Nicole Schneider and I chose to write about my grandfather, Naftali Schlomowitz, who is my hero. He is a holocaust survivor and the fact that he survived such atrocities is a miracle. For years he never shared his stories, keeping his...

This is a true story of raw survival. Of hunger and dust and dirty faces. But sometimes a little humor helps us get through tough times. Even the most honest upright man will raid his neighbor's chicken roost if his family is hungry, and...

Author: Benjamin FranklinISBN-10: 1453606122ISBN-13: 9781453606124Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2010Pages: 154Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.36dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 11.8Point Value: 15Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 68851 / Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

""The Buffalo Wallow Fight: Extract From Life Of Billy Dixon"" is a book written by Olive K. Dixon that recounts the experiences of her husband, Billy Dixon, during a battle with Native Americans in the late 1800s. The book details the events leading up...

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 Earliest Gospel: A Historical Study Of The Gospel According To Mark is a comprehensive analysis of the Gospel of Mark, which is believed to be the earliest of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament. The author, Allan Menzies, explores the historical...

Author: Elias NasonISBN-10: 1425537723ISBN-13: 9781425537722Publisher: University of Michigan LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2006Pages: 364Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

Sacred Stories of the Sweet Grass Cree 1930 is a book written by L. Bloomfield that contains a collection of traditional stories and legends of the Sweet Grass Cree people. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in learning about the culture...

This book describes the career of an English aristocrat, Christopher Bethell, who arrives in southern Africa in 1878 as the classic "remittance" man, despatched to the colonies to avoid a scandal at home. Bethell, an intelligence officer and later, a border agent, is the...

My parents' determination to survive gives strength to our spirits. Their laughter echoes through the generations, and I see shadows of their gentle smiles on the faces of their great-grandchildren. The blood of our ancestry forever runs through our hearts, and their songs give...

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: Stefan IlokISBN-10: 1258315033ISBN-13: 9781258315030Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2012Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.73d

Author: Florence SabinISBN-10: 1258291169ISBN-13: 9781258291167Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2012Pages: 372Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.77d

Author: John BlaineISBN-10: 1258200260ISBN-13: 9781258200268Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

Author: Mabel MontgomeryISBN-10: 1258124459ISBN-13: 9781258124458Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 206Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.44d

This book is an in-depth exploration of the life and work of Jabir Ibn Hayyan, a remarkable figure who made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of chemistry, alchemy, and medicine. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Jabir's early life, education, and career, as...

""Twenty Short Discourses V1-3: Adapted To Village Worship Or The Devotions Of The Family"" is a collection of sermons written by Benjamin Beddome and originally published in 1807. The book is divided into three volumes, each containing twenty short sermons that are intended to...

The Age of Unreason is a book written by Henry Athanasius Brann in 1881. The book serves as a response to the works of American rationalists such as Thomas Paine, Robert Ingersoll, Felix Adler, O. B. Frothingham, and others. Brann critiques the rationalist movement...

Historical Sketch of Stockton Springs is a book written by Faustina Hichborn in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Stockton Springs, a town located in Waldo County, Maine, USA. The book covers the period from the town's settlement in...

Johnson's Life of Milton: With Introduction and Notes is a book written by Samuel Johnson and published in 1894. The book provides a detailed account of the life and works of John Milton, one of the most famous poets of the English language. The...

The Story of Lake Geneva: Or Summer Homes for City People is a book written by F.R. Chandler and published in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the history and development of Lake Geneva, a popular vacation destination in Wisconsin, USA. The...

""The Garden Behind The Moon: A Real Story Of The Moon Angel"" is a children's fantasy novel written by Howard Pyle and published in 1895. The story follows a young boy named Prince Marvel who is sent on a quest by his father, the...

The Story Of Glamorgan is a historical book written by C.J. Evans in 1908. It is a comprehensive account of the history and development of Glamorgan, a county in Wales, from prehistoric times up until the early 20th century. The book covers a wide...

""Robert Henry Hendershot: Or The Brave Drummer Boy Of The Rappahannock"" is a historical fiction book written by William Sumner Dodge and published in 1867. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the journey of a young drummer boy named...

The Newberry Family of Windsor, Connecticut: In the Line of Clarinda Newberry Goodwin of Hartford, Connecticut, 1634-1866 is a historical book written by Frank Farnsworth Starr and first published in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the Newberry family, one of the...

The book ""Life Of William Tilghman: Late Chief Justice Of The State Of Pennsylvania (1829)"" by John Golder is a biography of William Tilghman, who served as the Chief Justice of the State of Pennsylvania. The book provides a comprehensive account of Tilghman's life,...

Historical Sketch Of The Proudfit Family Of York County, Pennsylvania: With A Complete Record Of The Descendants Of Alexander Proudfit And Martha McCleary (1911) is a genealogical work by Margaret Compton. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Proudfit family, tracing their lineage...

Brothers In Arms: A Story Of The Crusader (1885) is a historical fiction novel written by F. Bayford Harrison. The story is set during the time of the Crusades and follows the journey of two brothers, Richard and William de Burgh, who are both...

""Stories Of Old Greece And Rome"" is a book written by Emilie Kip Baker and published in 1913. The book is a collection of stories from ancient Greek and Roman mythology, retold in a way that is accessible to readers of all ages. The...

Theodore F. Thieme: A Man and His Times is a biography written by Ross F. Lockridge that details the life of Theodore F. Thieme, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in Indiana during the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive description of Thieme's...

I Die Daily: The Story Of A Woman Whose Love Will Live Forever is a poignant and inspiring memoir by Lorna Doone Burks. The book chronicles the life of Burks, who has experienced numerous trials and tribulations throughout her life, including the loss of...

The book ""The Apostle of Alaska: The Story of William Duncan, of Metlakahtla"" by John W. Arctander is a biography of William Duncan, a British missionary who founded the town of Metlakahtla in Alaska. The book tells the story of Duncan's life, from his...

""Men Who Are Making America"" is a book written by B.C. Forbes that delves into the lives of successful American men from various industries such as banking, industry, and politics. The book features profiles of 28 men, including Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller, and...

Writing at the height of the industrial age, Gustavus Myers vividly recounts the greatest business and industrial successes in the United States.By the early 20th century, the United States had blossomed as an emergent industrial powerhouse. The burgeoning population, advent of new technology, and...

In September 1857, Léon Chautard, Charles Bivors, and Hippolyte Paon arrived in Salem, Massachusetts. These refugees from the French Revolution of 1848 were "homeless, penniless, friendless, strangers in a strange land, among a people of strange speech," as one of their advocates, the abolitionist...

Sledgehammer Beck shines the light into the murky corners of one of the darkest periods in Australian law enforcement history. Merv Beckwas born to be an extraordinary policeman and from the outset he proved his mettle. But he was never more severely tested than...

Saint Cecilia is among the first female Christian saints, being born in the Roman Empire during the early 3rd century AD. This is the story of her life, the discovery of her remains, and her veneration.This biography recounts the various tales surrounding Cecilia and...

Author: Danny KayeISBN-10: 1258001799ISBN-13: 9781258001797Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d

The Preacher's Promptuary of Anecdote is a book written by William Francis Shaw and published in 1884. It is a collection of stories, both new and old, that have been arranged, indexed, and classified for the use of preachers, teachers, and catechists. The book...