Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Chett Roberts Rides With The Texas Rangers In Search Of The Lost Lakes. Editors Are Cecile Matschat And Carl Carmer.Author: Catherine Owens PeareISBN-10: 1258506092ISBN-13: 9781258506094Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

California Trail Herd: The 1850 Missouri To California Journal is a historical account written by Cyrus C. Loveland. The book recounts the author's journey on the California Trail in 1850, starting from Missouri and ending in California. The author describes in detail the challenges...

Author: Bessie Goldie OlsonISBN-10: 1258504138ISBN-13: 9781258504137Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d

In Two Volumes. Volume 1, The Territorial Years, 1846-1912; Volume 2, Statehood, 1913-1936.Author: Douglas Deveny MartinISBN-10: 1258429217ISBN-13: 9781258429218Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2012Pages: 82Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.17d

Author: Brother RobertoISBN-10: 1258496348ISBN-13: 9781258496340Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.19d

Author: Donald Campbell KempISBN-10: 1258430851ISBN-13: 9781258430856Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2012Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.49d

""Notes on General Ashley: The Overland Trail and South Pass"" by Donald McKay Frost is a historical account of the life and achievements of William Henry Ashley, a prominent American fur trader and politician who played a significant role in the development of the...

Author: Wilfred McCormickISBN-10: 1258205173ISBN-13: 9781258205171Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

Poltroons and Patriots is a two-volume book written by Glenn Tucker that provides a popular account of the War of 1812. The book covers the military and political events of the war, including the causes of the conflict, the major battles, and the key...

The Reminiscences Of David Hayfield Conyngham, 1750-1834 is a historical book authored by David Hayfield Conyngham himself and published in 1904. The book is a memoir that provides a detailed account of the life and times of David Hayfield Conyngham, who was born in...

Historic Tales of Old Quebec is a book written by George Gale in 1920. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the history of Quebec City, Canada. The author provides a detailed account of the city's past, including the arrival of...

Nature's Children: Little Stories Of Wild Life is a book written by Clarence Hawkes in 1911. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the lives of various wild animals. The stories are written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making...

""A Letter From The Countess Of Nithsdale: With Remarks By Sheffield Grace"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Winifred Maxwell Nithsdale and published in 1827. The book is centered around a letter written by the Countess of Nithsdale, Lady Winifred Maxwell, to her...

""Colorado: A Summer Trip"" is a travelogue written by Bayard Taylor in 1867 about his journey to Colorado during the summer season. The book offers a detailed account of his experiences exploring the Rocky Mountains, encountering various landscapes, and meeting different people. The author...

""Johnson of the Mohawks"" is a comprehensive biography of Sir William Johnson, an Irish immigrant who became a prominent figure in American history. The book details Johnson's life and accomplishments, from his early years as a trader and interpreter with the Mohawk Native American...

The Land Boomer is a personal experience story written by William R. Draper that recounts the rush of speculators, homeseekers, and settlers to the Great Southwest. The book is a detailed account of the author's own experiences during this time, as he witnessed the...

""Carnack, The Life-Bringer: The Story Of A Dawn Man Told By Himself"" is a novel by Oliver Marble Gale that tells the story of a prehistoric man named Carnack. The book is written in the first person and is presented as a memoir written...

Memory is a book written by Annie Besant, a prominent British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, and writer. The book explores the nature and mechanics of memory, delving into the various ways in which humans remember, forget, and recall information. Besant draws on her...

""Anaxagoras of Klazomenai"" is a book written by John Burnet, which provides an in-depth exploration of the life and philosophy of the ancient Greek philosopher Anaxagoras. Anaxagoras was a pre-Socratic philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE and is known for his groundbreaking...

The Brooke Family of Whitchurch, Hampshire, England is a historical book written by Thomas Willing Balch in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Brooke family, who were prominent landowners and politicians in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England. The author traces the family's lineage...

""Chief Joseph's Own Story And General Howard's Comment"" is a historical account of the life of Chief Joseph, the leader of the Nez Perce tribe during the late 1800s. The book is written by Chief Joseph himself, and also includes commentary from General O.O....

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 Tennessee Historical Magazine V4 (1918) is a publication by the Tennessee Historical Society that provides a comprehensive look at the history of Tennessee. This book is a collection of articles and essays written by various historians and scholars who have studied the history...

""Two Young Patriots Or Boys Of The Frontier: A Story Of Burgoyne�������s Invasion"" is a historical fiction novel written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson and published in 1898. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the adventures of two young boys...

The Life Of Saint Colum-Kille; Saint Clotilda; Saint Jerom; Saint Radegonda is a book published by P. J. Kenedy Publisher in 1904. The book contains the biographies of four saints - Saint Colum-Kille, Saint Clotilda, Saint Jerom, and Saint Radegonda. Saint Colum-Kille, also known...

True Stories From Modern History: From The Death Of Charlemagne To The Battle Of Waterloo (1868) is a historical book written by Agnes Strickland. The book covers significant events and figures from the period between the death of Charlemagne in 814 AD to the...

The Transactions Of The Rockefeller Family Association: For The Five Years, 1905-1909, With Genealogy (1910) is a comprehensive book written by Henry Oscar Rockefeller. The book covers the activities and events of the Rockefeller Family Association during the years 1905-1909. The author provides detailed...

Explore the captivating life of "Elizabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary," in this biography by Karl Küchler. This historical account delves into the story of Empress Elisabeth, consort of Franz Joseph I, revealing her impact on Austrian and Hungarian royalty and European...

Embark on a remarkable 17th-century journey with Captain John Smith in "The True Travels, Adventures, and Observations of Captain John Smith." This captivating biography chronicles Smith's extraordinary experiences across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America from 1593 to 1629. More than just a historical account,...

Unravel the tumultuous story of "The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon," a gripping account of one of history's most consequential royal separations. J.A. Froude meticulously pieces together the narrative of Henry VIII's desperate desire for a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, drawing heavily on...

Delve into the formative years of one of America's most beloved authors with "Mark Twain, A Biography, Vol. 1, Part 1, 1835-1866: The Personal And Literary Life Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens." Penned by Albert Bigelow Paine, this meticulously researched biography offers a comprehensive look...

"Captain Canot: or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver" is a gripping historical biography detailing the experiences of Theodore Canot, a man deeply involved in the 19th-century slave trade. Authored by Brantz Mayer and Theodore Canot, this account provides a rare and unflinching look...

Henry W. Grady was a prominent American journalist, orator, and reformer, best known for his work as the editor of the Atlanta Constitution and his campaign to promote reconciliation between North and South after the Civil War. In this comprehensive biography, James Wideman Lee...

This meticulously researched family history traces the origins and achievements of the Codman family from their early days in colonial New England to their rise to prominence in Charleston society. Along the way, Wolcott provides insights into the social, political, and cultural history of...

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,...

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,...

A captivity narrative that provides eyewitness accounts of the twilight years of Kiowa freedom on the Plains, and early reservation life.Author: J. J. MethvinISBN-10: 0826317480ISBN-13: 9780826317483Publisher: Unm PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/1996Pages: 139Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.04h x 6.05w x 0.43d

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...

As much a portrait of his time as a biography of the man, Karl Marx: Greatness and Illusion returns the author of Das Kapital to his nineteenth-century world, before twentieth-century inventions transformed him into Communism's patriarch and fierce lawgiver. Gareth Stedman Jones depicts an...

In the 1830s Mulrawirrapurka, the heroic Kaurna warrior and leader, strives to protect his people and his land after British settlers invade, claiming the Tandanya Plain as their own.He spends the early years of settlement trying to keep the peace, working with the new...

Jerry and Elizabeth Matejka met on a boat traveling from Bohemia, now known as the Czech Republic, to Baltimore, Maryland, in 1907. To pursue their dreams in America, Jerry and Elizabeth traveled halfway around the world and joined the ranks of the idealistic, hardworking...

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...

""True Stories of Celebrated Crimes from the District Attorney's Office"" is a non-fiction book written by Arthur Train. The book is a collection of true crime stories that were handled by the District Attorney's Office in New York City during the early 1900s. The...

A funny, candid, insightful, and unflinchingly honest memoir from one of New York City's most spirited and outspoken mayorsEd Koch--the bold, colorful, forthright, and impassioned three-term mayor of the city of New York--lived his eighty-eight years to the fullest. In I'm Not Done Yet...

HOME is a unique memoir that reveals how the author's place of birth became a force that profoundly shaped his entire life. Salvador and his family fled Cuba after the communist revolution in the 1960s. The book begins with the author's birth during a...

A new feminist biography of the incomparably influential English historian Edward Gibbon, author of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.The Enlightenment-era, six-volume epic The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is to history what In...

Ernest Hemingway created a style of writing that captivated a generation. Owing as much to music as it did to literature, it had a tonality that resonated like a drumbeat. Its hypnotic, incantatory nature was birthed under the mentoring eyes of Gertrude Stein and...

Author: Peter KaslISBN-13: 9798999854711Publisher: Peter KaslLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2025Pages: 166Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d