Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The powerful story of slavery that has become a classic of American autobiography, now in an authoritative edition. This dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave was first published in 1845, when its young author had just achieved his freedom. Douglass'...

This is a true story of one family's ancestral line spanning over 26 generations and over 10 centuries. It is a story of success, failure, joy and sorrow. It is a story of individuals experiencing life's ups and downs within their vastly different environments....

The story of two remarkable men, both natural-born cavalry leaders of great courage, who shared similar traits. Their Civil War legacies were destined to be connected in a series of battles--beginning with Brady Station where Custer's star rose rapidly, at Gettysburg where Stuart's star...

Author: Ann P. BloomISBN-10: 1628060662ISBN-13: 9781628060669Publisher: Salt Water Media, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2016Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d

I originally started out to write down a few of my family's tales for our current generation, but the Piney Woods kept butting in. That is, telling only about family would be about like serving black-eyed peas without cornbread. So, while this memoir is...

The autobiography of the 26th President of the United States.Author: Theodore RooseveltISBN-10: 1607963205ISBN-13: 9781607963202Publisher: www.bnpublishing.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/25/2011Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.76d

Dwight D. Eisenhower - Five Star General and President is the biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, nicknamed "Ike." Eisenhower was a five star general in the United States Army and U.S. politician, who served as the thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953-1961). During...

William Wallace is one of the most famous freedom fighters in history, and over 700 years after his death he is still remembered as Scotland's beloved hero. But while the movie Braveheart helped make him a household name, and he is commemorated across Scotland...

In 1836 a young boy travels with his family to East Tennessee. They settle near the famed frontier town and stagecoach stop of Bean Station where they find both fertile pasture and imposing mountains. In this rugged landscape the boy, Bartlet Yancy Harris, and...

In 1944, Laird Cregar played Jack the Ripper in The Lodger, giving one of the most haunting performances in Hollywood history. It was the climax of a strange celebrity that saw the young American actor--who stood 6' 3" and weighed more than 300 pounds--earn...

The era of the gunfighter in the Wild West began during James Butler Hickok's life. Better known as "Wild Bill", he was the first and most famous gunfighter. A man without equal, who was said to have killed hundreds of outlaws in valiant and...

Author: Captain Harry GrigsbyISBN-10: 1462028861ISBN-13: 9781462028863Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2011Pages: 688Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.99lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d

To celebrate the bicentenary of Frederick Douglass's birth in 2018, this new annotated edition of his classic autobiography shows how his insights on slavery, racism, and the pursuit of self-reliance are still highly relevant today in 21st-century America. Frederick Douglas was a slave, then...

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...

"I Held the Sun in My Hands" is the story of a young girl raised in a traditional Jewish family in Hungary prior to and during WWII. When Germany occupied Hungary on March 19th, 1944, Erika Jacoby was deported to Auschwitz, together with her...

Author: Henry FribourgISBN-10: 1414010915ISBN-13: 9781414010915Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/13/2004Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.04w x 0.69d

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: W/ G. KrivitskyISBN-10: 1406715433ISBN-13: 9781406715439Publisher:...

Although al-Maqrizi is recognised as the most influential historian of pre-modern Egypt, he has never received the probing historical treatment warranted by his standing and scholarly output. This book fills that gap. Arranged in three sections, it tells al-Maqrizi's life story in the first,...

Heart Like a Fakir is a history of the final forty years of British East India Company rule in India as witnessed by General Sir James Abbott (1807-1896), the man for whom the Pakistani town of Abbottabad is named. Based on extensive research into...

Experience the life of Joan of Arc told through the eyes of her fictionalized page, Louis de Contes.Originally published as a magazine serial, Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc is broken into three sections.The first section, titled 'In Domremy', tells the story of Louis's...

Four bastard children of John of Gaunt and his mistress Katherine Swynford vigorously made their way in the world despite their questionable origin, and when all four were retrospectively declared legitimate they were each set on course for advancement. Following the coup in 1399...

The reign of Henry VII is important but mysterious. He ended the Wars of the Roses and laid the foundations for the strong governments of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Yet his style of rule was unconventional and at times oppressive. At the heart...

To understand my motivations, it is necessary to know my background and family circumstances. Heredity, family, moral discipline, and unpredictable circumstances molded my personality. In addition, growing up in Indiana in a hardworking, middle-class family shaped my life and philosophy. Early religious training and...

It's possible that Billy the Kid escaped the gunfire from Pat Garrett's pistol. And, under the name of John Miller, he could have lived the rest of his life as a cattle rancher and horse breeder in the Zuni mountains of Western New Mexico,...

The war in Vietnam was a turbulent time in our nation's history that stirred strong feelings and deep emotions as America changed in ways that could not have been anticipated or avoided. To Vietnam and Back is an intimate family memoir that, through a...

"A narrative full of suspense, pathos and humor. . . . In this elegant book [Winchester] has created a vivid parable, in the spirit of Nabokov and Borges. There is much truth to be drawn from it, about Victorian pride, the relation between language...

Frederick Douglass, the renowned nineteenth-century orator, editor, publisher, and statesman, was born into slavery in Maryland and escaped in 1838. He quickly became a national leader of the abolitionist movement to which he contributed an unrivaled body of speeches and writings that challenged America...

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,...

The first book to look at the lives of Anna of Cleves' siblings, particularly her powerful brother Wilhelm V and her elder sister Sybylla, and their interactions with the Holy Roman Empire, England, and France, which had a significant impact on the Reformation. Children...

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,...

Everyone has a life. Right? And each can tell a unique story. Millions of them. But have you ever put yourself in a picture where your normal life experiences stopped at age eleven years after meningitis and a prolonged coma, yet you lived to...

Everyone has a life. Right? And each can tell a unique story. Millions of them. But have you ever put yourself in a picture where your normal life experiences stopped at age eleven years after meningitis and a prolonged coma, yet you lived to...

Fortitude is the real-life story of Boris Rus, a young native of Fiume, Italy (now Rijeka, Croatia). This chronicle recalls the experiences of his experiences of unorthodox & revolutionary warfare against German and Axis Powers. The story takes a dramatic U-turn from resistance and...

Agatha Tiegel Hanson (1873-1959) is regarded as a seminal figure in Deaf history for her writing, advocacy, and leadership, though her accomplishments merit recognition within the larger context of American history as well. Barely fifteen years old in 1888, Tiegel Hanson became one of...

The world watched......as a teacher flew into space. Do you remember where you were when Christa McAuliffe died? She was a wife, Mother and Teacher and the first civilian to fly into space but Christa's dream tragically ended on a cold January day with...

The Story of Lithuania is a historical account of the country of Lithuania, written by Thomas George Chase. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Lithuania's history, from its early beginnings as a pagan state to its modern-day status as a member of the...

Author: Evan SchmidISBN-10: 1258505606ISBN-13: 9781258505608Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.30d

Author: United States ArmyISBN-10: 1258504561ISBN-13: 9781258504564Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14d

The Story of the Aleph Beth is a comprehensive study of the history, development, and evolution of the Hebrew alphabet, written by renowned scholar David Diringer. The book explores the origins of the Hebrew alphabet, tracing its roots back to ancient Semitic scripts and...

Author: Olga LengyelISBN-10: 1258134519ISBN-13: 9781258134518Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

"An unforgettable portrait of a woman who became one of the most notorious figures of her day and whose scandalous story sheds fascinating light not only on her own tumultuous time but ours as well." -- Harold Schechter, author of Hell's Princess: The Mystery...

On Challenging Journeys We Find Out Who We AreApartheid is a powerful memoir of Una's Personal and political struggles growing up in the peaceful community of Vrededorp, Johannesburg, South Africa.By age nine, the political arena in South Africa changed; Una and her family are...

Lord Timothy Dexter, the fortunate cynic, has made a mark in history with his many outrageous business ventures. From exporting coal to Newcastle and bed warmers to the tropics, he seemed destined to find success regardless of what endeavor he set out on. But...

" The Father of Modern Rocketry: The Life and Legacy of Robert Goddard" is an in-depth book that delves into the life and contributions of one of the most important figures in the history of rocket technology and space exploration. The book begins by...

In November 2021, disaster struck the Sumas Prairie in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. A massive, heavy rainfall made land causing floods and mudslides - destroying homes, livelihoods and lives. Flood is a firsthand account of one woman's experience on her family's chicken...

A pioneer, a Soldier and a Visionary In 1774, James Harrod founded the oldest, permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. Establishing Harrodsburg was a symbolic act declaring the Kentucky frontier open for settlement. Harrod was a soldier and pioneer who was instrumental...

Composer and author Simon Park shares both his personal memories and his professional assessments of the artists - singers, songwriters and musicians - who have permeated and enriched his life for more than half a century.Author: Simon ParkISBN-10: 1915919509ISBN-13: 9781915919502Publisher: Simon ParkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/07/2023Pages:...

The Life of Lyman Trumbull, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped,...

A young Cambodian mother forced to run her family farm from age 12 due to her father's alcoholism finds herself reduced to slavery in the killing fields of Cambodia. After four years of suffering she makes the decision to leave Cambodia to save her...

At the young age of seventeen, the popular Hanne Liese Grischmann is forced to wear a Star of David in her school classes and soon is not allowed to attend school at all. Understanding that Germany is no longer safe for Jews, the young...