Biography & Autobiography - Historical

William Rice: A Memorial (1898) is a book written in honor of William North Rice, an American educator, biblical scholar, and author who lived from 1845 to 1928. The book is a compilation of essays, speeches, and letters written by Rice's colleagues, friends, and...

Wonder Stories From Herodotus is a collection of ancient Greek tales compiled by the renowned historian, Herodotus. The book was first published in 1900 and has since become a classic in the genre of historical fiction. The stories in the book are based on...

The World, Historical And Actual: What Has Been And What Is is a comprehensive book published in 1893 by Frank Gilbert. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the world, covering different epochs, civilizations, and cultures. It also examines the current...

The Tang is a book written by Helen Bell and published in 1921. The book is a historical account of the Tang Dynasty, which ruled China from 618 to 907 AD. It covers the political, cultural, and social aspects of the dynasty, including its...

The Susquehanna Legal Chronicle is a book written by F. I. Lott and published in 1878. It is a legal journal that covers the legal cases and proceedings in the Susquehanna County of Pennsylvania. The book includes articles and reports on various legal issues...

The Periodical Cicada: And Its Occurrence In Maryland In 1902, published in 1902, is a book written by Altus Lacy Quaintance. The book provides a comprehensive study of the periodical cicada, a species of cicada that emerges from underground in 13- or 17-year cycles....

""The Oregon Farmer: What He Has Accomplished In Every Part Of The State"" is a non-fiction book written by C.C. Chapman and published in 1913. The book explores the history of farming in the state of Oregon, highlighting the accomplishments of farmers in every...

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 Peer and the Prophet is a book that features two articles written by prominent figures in the late 19th century. The first article is written by the Duke of Argyll and is titled ""The Prophet of San Francisco."" In this article, the Duke...

The Real Benedict Arnold is a historical biography written by Charles Burr Todd and originally published in 1903. The book provides a thorough and detailed account of the life of Benedict Arnold, a controversial figure in American history who famously defected to the British...

The Jewess: A Tale From The Shores Of The Baltic is a historical novel written by Elizabeth Eastlake in 1843. The story takes place in the 17th century in the city of Danzig, which is now known as Gda�����sk in Poland. It follows the...

Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jackson: The Life and Public Services of Each, with the Military Career and Death of the Latter (1856) is a historical book written by John E. Potter and Company. The book is a detailed account of the lives and public...

The Harvard Club Book, 1894-95: Containing Historical Sketches (1895) is a book written by William D. Orcutt. The book provides a comprehensive historical overview of the Harvard Club, an exclusive social club for Harvard University alumni. The book contains detailed sketches of the club's...

Talks With Caesar: De Bello Gallico (1878) is a historical book that recounts the conversations between Julius Caesar and his trusted advisor, Sauveur Lambert, during the Gallic Wars. The book is based on Caesar's own writings, De Bello Gallico, and provides a unique insight...

The United States: Historical, Descriptive, And Statistical is a book published by O. D. Case And Company in 1876. It is a comprehensive guide to the United States, covering its history, geography, economy, and society. The book provides detailed information on each state and...

The United States Reader is a collection of writings by prominent American historians, orators, statesmen, and poets compiled by John Jacob Anderson and published in 1874. The book includes a wide range of selections, from the early colonial period to contemporary times, covering topics...

The Story of Aunt Lizzie Aiken is a historical novel written by Mary Eleanor Anderson in 1880. The book follows the life of Elizabeth ""Aunt Lizzie"" Aiken, a former slave who becomes a free woman and struggles to build a new life for herself...

""Some Account Of The Tree Family And Its Connections In England And America"" is a genealogical book written by Josiah Granville Leach and published in 1908. The book traces the lineage of the Tree family, providing a detailed account of their connections in both...

The Story Of Lumber (1912) is a historical book written by Sara Ware Bassett that explores the history and significance of the lumber industry in America. The book provides a detailed account of the process of logging, milling, and transporting lumber, as well as...

The Conquest of the Southwest: The Story of a Great Spoliation is a historical account written by Cyrus Townsend Brady in 1905. The book tells the story of the colonization and conquest of the American Southwest by the Spanish, Mexican, and American settlers. It...

The Bibliography Of George Oliver, Of Exeter (1885) is a book written by Thomas Nadauld Brushfield. The book provides a comprehensive list of the works of George Oliver, a prominent writer and historian from Exeter. The bibliography includes a detailed description of Oliver's works,...

""Stories of Remarkable Women"" is a book written by Faye Huntington and published in 1887. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of women who have made significant contributions to society, including writers, artists, activists, and scientists. The stories are inspiring and fascinating,...

""Records, Historical and Antiquarian, of Parishes Round Horncastle"" is a book written by James Conway Walter and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive guide to the historical and antiquarian records of the parishes surrounding Horncastle, a market town in Lincolnshire, England. The...

Sunday Memorials: Twenty Years Since (1850) is a book written by Wertheim And Macintosh. The book is a collection of essays and sermons that were delivered over the course of twenty years by various authors. The essays and sermons are centered around the theme...

""Serials Of An International Character"" is a book published in 1921 by the Institute of International Education. The book is a comprehensive guide to periodicals and serial publications from around the world that cover topics of international interest. It includes detailed information on over...

Reminiscences of Concord: Or Personal Recollections of Seventy Years (1901) is a book written by Abial Rolfe. The book is a memoir of Rolfe's life in Concord, Massachusetts, spanning over seventy years. It is a unique perspective on the town and its history, as...

Over Bemerton�������s: An Easy-Going Chronicle is a book written by Edward Verrall Lucas and published in 1908. It is a collection of short stories that are set in the fictional village of Bemerton. The book is a humorous and light-hearted look at the lives...

Memories Of A Happy Boyhood: Long Ago, And Far Away (1919) is a memoir written by Adolphus Frederick Schauffler. The book takes readers on a journey through Schauffler's childhood, recounting his experiences growing up in a small town in Ohio during the mid-19th century....

The Memoirs of Madame Du Barri Volume 3 is a book written by Jeanne Becu Du Barry and published in 1831. This memoir is a personal account of the life of Madame Du Barri, who was the mistress of King Louis XV of France....

Historic Pilgrimages in New England is a book written by Edwin Monroe Bacon and published in 1898. The book provides a detailed account of the pilgrim and puritan days in New England, as well as the provincial and revolutionary periods. The author takes the...

Memoir of Priscilla Cadwallader is a book written by J.J. and published in 1864. The book is a biographical account of the life of Priscilla Cadwallader, a woman who lived in the 18th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which...

Life in the New World: Or Sketches of American Society is a book written by Charles Sealsfield and published in 1844. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a detailed description of the American society during the 19th century. Sealsfield, who was...

Imperial Grandeur Or The Family: From Souvenirs Of Count Alfred De Vigny (1899) is a book written by French author Alfred De Vigny. The book is a memoir that recounts Vigny's experiences and observations of the French imperial court during the reign of Napoleon...

The book ""Life Of Prince Talleyrand V1-2 (1834)"" is a biography of the French diplomat and politician, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, written by Charles M. Catherinet de Villemarest. The book is divided into two volumes and was originally published in 1834.The biography provides a detailed...

The book ""Life of De Lafayette"" is a biography of the famous French aristocrat and military officer, Marquis de Lafayette, written by his granddaughter, Marie Antoinette Virginie De Lafayette. The book was originally published in 1872 and provides a detailed account of Lafayette's life...

European Acquaintance: Being Sketches Of People In Europe (1858) is a book written by John William De Forest. The book is a collection of sketches of various people that the author met during his travels in Europe. The sketches are written in a narrative...

The Works and Life of Walter Savage Landor V3: Second Series of Imaginary Conversations and The Pentameron (1876) is a comprehensive book that delves deep into the life and works of Walter Savage Landor. Landor was a prominent English writer and poet who is...

My Life in Connaught is a memoir written by Thomas Armstrong in 1906. The book recounts Armstrong's experiences as a missionary in the western region of Ireland known as Connaught. The author provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and culture of the area,...

Eminent Men And Popular Books: From The Times (1859) is a book written by Samuel Lucas. The book is a collection of essays and reviews of popular books and influential men of the time, as published in The Times newspaper in 1859. The essays...

My Uncle Hobson And I: Or Slashes At Life With A Free Broad-Axe is a book written by Pascal Jones in 1845. The book is a memoir that tells the story of the author's life growing up with his eccentric uncle, Hobson. The two...

Louis-Philippe: D�������Apres Des Documents Inedits (1918) is a historical book written by Denys Cochin. The book is based on unpublished documents and provides a detailed account of the life and reign of Louis-Philippe, the last king of France. The author explores the political, social,...

The Maryland Manual, 1902 is a comprehensive compendium of legal, historical, and statistical information about the state of Maryland, published in 1902. Written by Wilfred Bateman, the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and governance of Maryland during the...

Maryland As A Palatinate is a historical book written by Constance Lippincott in 1902. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the early history of Maryland as a Palatinate, a territory ruled by a Count or Palatine, and its evolution into a royal colony....

""Journal or Narrative of the Boscawen's Voyage to Bombay in the East Indies"" is a first-hand account of a journey undertaken by a young gentleman passenger in the year 1751. The book is a detailed description of the voyage, which took place on board...

Historical Reminiscences of Dublin Castle: From 849 to 1900 is a book written by F. E. R. in 1902. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Dublin Castle, starting from the year 849 and continuing up to 1900. The author has...

""Lives of Edward Preble and William Penn"" is a historical book written by Lorenzo Sabine and published in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of two prominent figures in American history - Edward Preble and William Penn. Edward Preble was...

Little Indabas: Stories Of Kaffir, Boer, And Natal Life is a book written by James MacManus and first published in 1900. The book is a collection of short stories set in South Africa during the late 19th century, which explore the lives of the...

In Days To Come is a book written by Walther Rathenau in 1921. The book is a collection of essays that explore the political, social, and economic issues that Germany faced in the aftermath of World War I. Rathenau was a prominent German industrialist...

The book ""Lives of Eminent Persons: Consisting of Galileo, Kepler, Newton, Mahomet, Wolsey, Sir E. Coke, Lord Somers, Caxton, Blake"" was published in 1833 by Baldwin and Cradock. This book is a collection of biographies of some of the most prominent and influential people...

Loved, And Lost! The True Story Of A Short Life is a book written by Louisa Anne Meredith and published in 1860. The book is a memoir of the author's life and the tragic loss of her husband, Charles Meredith, who died at a...