Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Author: Lahla M. KeiserISBN-10: 1450017843ISBN-13: 9781450017848Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/18/2010Pages: 302Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

"No Better Time to Die", a collection of biographies of thirty veteran ancestors of the author, presented herein in random order, summarizes the events of the lives of these veteran ancestors. Each chapter follows a general pattern and includes the birth, marriage, and death...

Waiting to be Heard is the voice of the persecuted, the brave, the hopeful, the betrayed and the determined. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and to a generation that did not see itself as 'victims, ' but as...

These chapters in the life of Edward the Rake are dealt with frankly and light-heartedly. It is the story of a man who enjoyed himself and his indelicate advantages to the full, a penetrating and yet not unsympathetic portrait of the monarch and of...

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: Samuel PepysISBN-10: 1447418018ISBN-13: 9781447418016Publisher: Bryant...

Passions Between Women looks at stories of lesbian desires, acts and identities from the Restoration to the beginning of the nineteenth century. Far from being invisible, the figure of the woman who felt passion for women in this period was a subject of confusion...

This antiquarian volume contains 'A Backward Glance', Edith Wharton's detailed account of her life, both pubic and private. She describes in a dazzling yet delicate manner, the upper-class New York society within which much of her youth was spent. The book details her traversing...

This is the first complete biographical and critical study of Karl Philipp Moritz (1756-93), German novelist, teacher, journalist, and philologist. His psychological novel, Anton Reiser, replete with insights into the sociological and psychological life of the time, was one of the most important eighteenth-century...

On a chilly autumn night in 1942, a German spy was rowed ashore from a U-boat off the Gaspé coast to begin a deadly espionage mission against the Allies. Thanks to an alert hotel-keeper's son, Abwehr agent Bobbi' was captured and forced by the...

Centuries after he ruled Russia from 1689 to 1725, Peter the Great remains one of the most revered and enigmatic leaders in world history. Now in a new edition, this penetrating study by noted Yale historian Paul Bushkovitch casts new light on Peter and...

If home is truly where the heart is, then home to the Vaal family was always about being together. In Find A Way Home, Michael Vaal captures the emotion, longing and fear of his devoted family separated by the perils of war. Franciscus and...

Thomas Bayes (1702 - 1761) was an English clergyman and mathematician. Until around 1950, he was considered a minor contributor to the history of mathematics, and if he was known at all it was because his name was attached to a simple theorem in...

Author: Hildagarde Spielbauer BrooksISBN-10: 1441593683ISBN-13: 9781441593689Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2009Pages: 360Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.94d

Author: John Jr. SchisslerISBN-10: 1441538186ISBN-13: 9781441538185Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/24/2009Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 12/04/2011

Author: Zeca SantanaISBN-10: 1441531130ISBN-13: 9781441531131Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/29/2009Pages: 234Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Lewis H. Carlson was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan, the only child of a Jewish father and a Scandinavian mother. It was the depth of the Great Depression, there was no work, and so-called "mixed" marriages meant additional pressures on a young couple...

When Sybil Austin Skakle's husband of thirty-three years dies suddenly, she begins a journey like no other. Her poignant memoir shares her unforgettable passage through her first years as a widow and how her strong faith and the faith and support of others eventually...

Even in those days, kids in grade school were slaves to fashion and creatures of habit. One of those creatures of our habit was the infamous raccoon skin cap, a must head covering for a ten-year-old boy. No doubt the clothing fad originated with...

The Bark Covered House or Back in the Woods Again is a graphic and thrilling description of real pioneer life in the wilderness of Michigan. William Nowlin migrated from the Hudson Valley to a backwoods farm near Detroit, arriving with his parents in the...

""A Historical Discourse Delivered In Norwich, Connecticut, September 7, 1859, At The Bicentennial Celebration Of The Settlement Of The Town"" is a book written by Daniel Coit Gilman. The book is a historical account of the settlement of the town of Norwich, Connecticut, and...

Author: Charles RogersISBN-10: 1437355137ISBN-13: 9781437355130Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2008Pages: 324Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

""The Story of the Romans"" is a historical book written by Helene Adeline Guerber in 1896. The book tells the story of the Roman civilization, starting from its mythical beginnings and continuing through its rise to power, conquests, and eventual decline. The author provides...

Historical Collections of the State of New York is a comprehensive book written by John W. Barber and published in 1851. The book is a detailed account of the history of New York State, covering various aspects such as geography, topography, natural resources, and...

""The Life of Nathaniel Chipman"" is a biography written by Daniel Chipman and published in 1846. The book follows the life of Nathaniel Chipman, who was a prominent figure in American politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Nathaniel Chipman was a...

Stories of Thrift for Young Americans is a collection of short stories written by Myron Thomas Pritchard and published in 1915. The book is aimed at young readers and seeks to teach them the importance of thrift and saving money. The stories in the...

The Creation Story Of Genesis I: A Sumerian Theogony And Cosmogony is a book written by Hugo Radau and was first published in 1902. The book provides a detailed analysis of the first chapter of the book of Genesis in the Bible, which describes...

""Physical Life of Man and Woman: Or Advice to Both Sexes"" is a book written by Pye Henry Chavasse in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the physical aspects of human life, focusing on the differences between men and women. It covers...

Piney Ridge Cottage: The Love Story Of A Mormon Country Girl is a novel written by Nephi Anderson and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young Mormon girl named Lila, who lives in a small town called Piney Ridge. Lila...

The Narrative of Charles T. Woodman: A Reformed Inebriate is a memoir written by Charles T. Woodman and published in 1843. Woodman's narrative details his experience with alcoholism and his journey to sobriety. He recounts his early life, his struggles with addiction, and the...

Bayard Taylor�������s Translation of Goethe�������s Faust (1908) is a book that features the English translation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe�������s famous literary work, Faust. The translation was done by Bayard Taylor, a renowned American poet, translator, and travel author. The book also includes an...

The Cardinal's Story: The Life and Work of Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty is a comprehensive biography written by Stephen K. Swift. The book covers the life of Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty, a Hungarian prelate who played a significant role in the Catholic Church during the 20th...

The Pearl of Troyes is a historical book that recounts the early days of Ville-Marie, a French settlement in Canada, through the life of Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys. Written by Bourgeoys herself in 1878, the book presents her reminiscences of the heroic life she led...

Author: Captain K. I. Selinidis, Ioannis Konstantinos SelinidisISBN-10: 1436338328ISBN-13: 9781436338325Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2008Pages: 638Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.56d

Author: Jose Antonio LopezISBN-10: 1436314992ISBN-13: 9781436314992Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/19/2008Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d

Author: Thomas Keith PorterfieldISBN-10: 143434889XISBN-13: 9781434348890Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2008Pages: 228Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

A quarter million children were touched by the Orphan Train movement from 1854 - 1929. Less than one hundred of these people still survive today to share their unique story. Our history books lacked this pertinent information until recently. Although this was the start...

READ THE EXCITING HISTORY OF THE MIESSES About The Book The Miesse book has been many years in the making. The Miesse Family Tree began with the works of Ezra Miesse, George A. Katzenberger, Milton Arnold, and Anthony J. Ruble who encouraged their families...

John P. Wald, Sr. was born Hans Boehmerwald in Vienna, Austria in 1927. During his early teen years, he and his parents were imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps because they did not share the beliefs of Hitler's 3rd Reich. This is his amazing story...

""Old King William Homes and Families"" is a historical account of the old homesteads and families of King William County, Virginia. Written by Peyton Neale Clarke, the book provides a comprehensive look at the area's rich history, including the families who settled there and...

Mackinac And Lake Stories is a collection of short stories written by Mary Hartwell Catherwood. The book features tales set in the Great Lakes region of North America, specifically around Mackinac Island. The stories are told from the perspective of various characters, including Native...

""Dermot MacMorrogh; Or The Conquest Of Ireland"" is a historical tale set in the twelfth century, written in four cantos by John Quincy Adams. The story follows the eponymous Dermot MacMorrogh, an Irish king who seeks to regain his throne after being exiled by...

The Life of F. M. Buckelew: The Indian Captive is an autobiographical account of the author's life as a captive of Native American tribes in the mid-19th century. F. M. Buckelew recounts his experiences of being taken captive at the age of 12 and...

The White Nigger: A Story Of The Old South is a novel by American author Winfield Woolf. Set in the American South during the mid-19th century, the book follows the story of a young white boy named Billy who is raised by a black...

The ""Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region"" by Walter A. Starr Jr. is a comprehensive guidebook that provides detailed information about the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra region. The book is divided into sections that cover the...

Lipton's Autobiography is a memoir written by Sir Thomas Lipton, a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who is best known for his chain of grocery stores and his passion for yachting. In this book, Lipton recounts his life story, from his humble beginnings as the...

""Characters of the Inquisition"" is a historical book written by William Thomas Walsh that explores the personalities and motivations behind the infamous Inquisition, a powerful Catholic institution that operated in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. The book delves into the lives of...

Breaking Sod On The Prairies: A Story Of Early Days In Dakota is a historical non-fiction book written by Clarence W. Taber. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a pioneer settler in the Dakota territory during the late 1800s.The...

Argonaut Tales: Stories Of The Gold Seekers And The Indian Scouts Of Early Arizona is a book written by Edmund Wells. It is a collection of stories that revolve around the experiences of gold seekers and Indian scouts during the early days of Arizona....

""The Story Of The Totem Pole Or Indian Legends"" by Chief William Shelton is a book that delves into the rich cultural history and traditions of the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest. The book is a collection of stories and legends that...

The Sun Girl is a non-fiction book that tells the true story of Dawamana, a little Hopi Indian maid who lived in the old village of Oraibi in Arizona. Written by Elizabeth Polingaysi Qoyawayma, the book describes how Dawamana learned the Butterfly Dance at...