Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Life Story of Henry Clay Trumbull: Missionary, Army Chaplain, Editor, and Author (1905) is a biographical book written by Philip Eugene Howard. The book narrates the life of Henry Clay Trumbull, who was a prominent figure in the 19th century as a missionary,...

The Story of Manitou is a historical non-fiction book written by Shadrick K. Hooper and first published in 1890. The book details the history of Manitou Springs, Colorado, from its early days as a Native American settlement to its development as a popular tourist...

The Last Earl of Desmond: A Historical Romance of 1599-1603 V1 (1854) by Charles Bernard Gibson is a novel that explores the life and times of the last earl of Desmond, a prominent figure in Irish history during the late 16th and early 17th...

Rough Rider is a snapshot study of the significant career of President Theodore Roosevelt. Partly biographical sketch and partly analysis, the book provides an overview of his actions, ideals, and written works, highlighting important events from Roosevelt's early public life, his presidency, and later...

The first full English translation, annotated by excerpts from other writings, and illustrated, of Memories of My Life. This memoir illuminates Danish provincial life, childhood and education, and also relevant to the study of nineteenth-century women's history and literature.Author: Cecilie HertzISBN-10: 0773407979ISBN-13: 9780773407978Publisher: Em...

This is the full story of the legendary U.S. Army officer who formed, trained, and led the unique bi-national First Special Service Force (popularly known as the "Devil's Brigade"). Robert T. Frederick was the youngest ground forces general, the youngest division commander, and one...

Rosa Luxemburg, the petite, fashionably attired, University educated economist, was a passionately committed Marxist, eloquent public speaker and polemicist, selfless advocate of better working conditions for the masses, anti-war agitator, and co-founder of the Communist Party in Germany. She was murdered by military order...

Rabbi Fishman has resurrected painful memories to soberly evaluate for history the barbaric acts that resulted in the near annihilation of the Jewish population of Europe. The story of his extraordinary tenacity and faith in the face of stark suffering while still a teen...

Author: Hiroshi CaldwellISBN-13: 9798319440280Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2025Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d

By his own admission, SS Kommandant Rudolf Höss was history's greatest mass murderer, having personally supervised the extermination of approximately two million people, mostly Jews, at the death camp in Auschwitz, Poland. Death Dealer is the first complete translation of Höss's memoirs into English.These...

Author: Benjamin PogrundISBN-10: 1776195116ISBN-13: 9781776195114Publisher: Jonathan Ball PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2025Pages: 434Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Blacklisted is a historical-political review of the current political landscape of American society. The narrative traces the story of Dr. White a professor who challenged the Political Elite in a manner that aligned him with Donald Trump, Edwin Snowden and Julian Assange in the...

The Victorians were quite adept at keeping immoral or bad behavior a secret. The author uncovers their secret past of abuse, neglect, and double standards for women criminals.Author: Diane L. Goeres-GardnerISBN-10: 0870044702ISBN-13: 9780870044700Publisher: Caxton PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2009Pages: 199Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 5.90w x...

Author: Elizabeth Ware PearsonISBN-10: 1023048914ISBN-13: 9781023048910Publisher: Anson Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/28/2025Pages: 460Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.41lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.93d

A fascinating personal account of Glubb Pasha's time commanding the Arab Legion in Trans-Jordan from 1936-1956, encompassing the Second World War and the impact of the establishment of Israel. This record of the increasingly turbulent relations between East and West is the perfect read...

Katharine reveals the life of Katharine Deininger and her husband Gottlieb Hinderer. Their story begins in the southwestern part of Germany during the earliest years of the German Empire. It ends in 20th century America on a farm in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota....

On a cold, wintry March morning in 1638, fifteen men set out on a quest to find a new home. They had been banished from Boston and traveled in a small boat with a crew captained by William Cowley and manned by sailors Jeffrey...

In Constantine XI: The Last Emperor of Byzantium, Pavlos Papadopoulos brings to life the gripping tale of the final days of one of history's greatest empires. As the Byzantine Empire teetered on the brink of collapse, Constantine XI Palaiologos stood resolute, embodying the courage...

Prepare to be captivated by one of the most astonishing survival stories in history-a tale so extraordinary it defies belief.On a freezing day in January 1943, amidst the chaos of World War II, Alan Magee, a ball turret gunner aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress,...

In virtually all fields of human endeavor, ancient Greece was so much at the forefront of dynamism and innovation that the products of its most brilliant minds remain not only influential but entirely relevant to this day. In the field of medicine, the great...

Autobiographical in nature, but reading more like works of fiction, written in that rare, ephemeral, and nuanced style that the poet is famous for in his early poetry, these two works by Paul Verlaine are a first-ever English translation of My Hospitals, from 1891,...

General Charles Gordon (1833-1885) was a British military officer and administrator who became famous for his exploits in China and Africa during the 19th century. This biography, originally published in 1884, provides a detailed account of his life and career, including his famous defense...

Charles Deane's The Life of Mr. Thomas Dudley is a fascinating biography of one of the most important figures in Massachusetts colonial history. Dudley, who served as governor of the colony several times, was a key player in the establishment of the Puritan settlement...

"The Legacy of Nelson Mandela: The Fight for Freedom and Equality" is a comprehensive examination of the life and impact of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century.This book delves into the political and personal struggles that shaped Mandela's legacy and...

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,...

BOOK ONE is a profile of Charles Edward Louis John Casmir Sylvester Maria Stuart. The fact that the Bonnie Prince was such a controversial figure of his time makes it hard to glean an accurate picture of his character and personality and to know...

In The Hillary Trap, journalist and media personality Laura Ingraham turns a razor sharp eye on this view of Hillary and questions her status as a metaphor for the modern empowered woman. Ingraham suggests that if anything, Hillary's mix of opportunism, acquiescence, and dependency...

Did It! From Yippie to Yuppie: Jerry Rubin, an American Revolutionary is an oversized oral & visual history of the infamous and ubiquitous Rubin - the first ever biography of the co-founder of the Yippies, Anti-Vietnam War radical, Chicago 8 defendant, New Age/Self Help...

Though located in the heart of Unionist New England, Harvard produced 357 alumni who fought for the South during the Civil War--men not just from the South but from the North as well. This encyclopedic work gathers their stories together for the first time,...

The book Alexander Hamilton by Charles A. Conant was originally published in 1901. The annotated and illustrated version contains in addition to the original work: -An Introduction to the book.-Numerous illustrations and maps to help tell the story of Alexander Hamilton.-A brief biography of...

In the Claws of the German Eagle is a classic World War One memoir by Albert Rhys Williams. The horrible and incomprehensible hates and brutalities of the European War Unspeakable atrocities Men blood-lusting like a lot of tigers Horrible they are indeed. But my...

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.Author: Dawson ByrneISBN-10: 1494050560ISBN-13: 9781494050566Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.48d

On August 6, 1945, when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the Furuta family was living one mile away from the hypocenter. Five year old Kikuko, her mother, Masako, and her two brothers barely escaped with their lives. However, their soldier...

The Strange Career of the Chevalier D'Eon de Beaumont is a historical biography written by John Buchan Telfer in 1885. The book tells the story of Charles Genevi�����ve Louis Auguste Andr����� Timoth�����e d'�����on de Beaumont, a French diplomat, spy, and soldier who lived during...

Newport (1896) is a historical book written by William Crary Brownell. The book is set in the late 19th century and focuses on the affluent city of Newport, Rhode Island. Brownell provides a detailed account of the city's history, culture, and society during this...

Pioneers of the Rocky Mountains and the West is a non-fiction book written by Charles A. McMurry. The book provides a detailed account of the pioneers who settled in the Rocky Mountains and the western regions of the United States during the 19th century....

Author: Harold V. RatliffISBN-10: 1258440504ISBN-13: 9781258440503Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2012Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.46d

""A Brief Story of Early Odd Fellowship Briefly Told"" by Thomas Irons is a book that provides a concise history of the Odd Fellows fraternal organization. The author traces the origins of the group back to its roots in England in the 18th century,...

The book titled ""Richard Wilson"" by Fletcher and Beaumont is a comprehensive biography of the renowned British landscape painter, Richard Wilson. The book provides a detailed account of Wilson's life, from his birth in Wales in 1714 to his death in London in 1782....

The book titled ""The Sutton-Dudleys Of England And The Dudleys Of Massachusetts, In New England: From The Norman Conquest To The Present Time"" was written by George Adlard and published in 1862. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Sutton-Dudleys of England and...

""Stories The Iroquois Tell Their Children"" is a collection of tales and legends passed down through generations of the Iroquois people. The book was originally published in 1917 and was written by Mabel Powers, who spent many years living among the Iroquois and learning...

Early Times In Texas is a historical non-fiction book written by J.C. Duval and first published in 1892. The book covers the early history of Texas, from the Spanish exploration and colonization to the fight for independence from Mexico and the establishment of the...

The Life of Our Lord: Written for Little Ones is a book written by Salome and Mother Mary in the year 1900. The book is a retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, written in a simple and easy-to-understand language for children. The authors...

The Thunderbird Warclub: A Winnebago Tale is a book written by Paul Radin. It is a retelling of a traditional Winnebago tale about a young man named Red Horn who goes on a quest to find a powerful weapon to defeat his enemies. Along...

""John Hall of Wallingford, Connecticut"" is a historical book written by James Shepard and published in 1902. The book is a biography of John Hall, a prominent figure in the early history of Wallingford, Connecticut. The book traces Hall's life from his birth in...

The Hughes Family And Connections: Especially The Gass, Ward And Boze Families is a historical book written by William Joseph Leander Hughes in 1911. The book is a detailed account of the Hughes family and their connections with other families, particularly the Gass, Ward,...

The Jonny-Cake Papers of Shepherd Tom is a book written by Thom Robinson Hazard and published in 1915. The book is a collection of essays, stories, and reminiscences about life in the Narragansett region of Rhode Island during the 19th century. The title of...

The Orderly Book of General George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Armies, Kept at Valley Forge, May 18 to June 11, 1778 is a historical document compiled by George Washington himself during the American Revolutionary War. The book contains a detailed record...

Tabitha is an immigrant to Canada who escaped the violence happening when Guyana sought independence from Britain.When her childhood was destroyed by rape, incest, and molestation, she developed two personalities, one embraced victim mentality, the other the role of a brave new woman determined...