Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Intriguing, mysterious, and heartfelt, The Life of Little George takes a step back in time to follow the incredible journey taken by one of Arizona's earliest and most well-known pioneer families.Based on a true story, after a construction crew finds a 120-year-old headstone in...

A new and updated edition of this classic work, brought right up to date In 2012 Annette Carson formed part of the team that discovered King Richard III's mortal remains, verified in 2013 by forensics including DNA matching. In response to the recent upsurge...

The Dams Raid is the RAF's most famous bombing operation of the Second World War, and Guy Gibson, who was in command, its most famous bomber pilot. Of the six men who made up his crew -- two Canadians, an Australian and three Englishmen...

May 19, 2000. Fiji's democratically elected multiracial government is hijacked by a group of armed gunmen led by George Speight, and held hostage for fifty days. Suva, the capital, is torched and looted as Speight's supporters gather on the lawns of the parliamentary complex,...

In 878, Alfred, king of Wessex was on the verge of oblivion. Trapped on a small island in the Somerset Levels, it seemed as if he and his kingdom were about to be destroyed. Yet within months he had defeated the Viking invaders and...

Jan J?gen (John) Petersen was a charismatic man who some thought of as a spiritual guru. Petersen's charm helped him survive the five-year Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. But beneath his genial exterior was a darker side. He served in the Dutch SS but...

Florence Nightingale was a great pioneer of nursing, her gifts for organizing and arranging a model of care resulted in many lives being saved during the Crimean War.This biography unveils the woman behind the icon - it covers the entirety of Nightingale's life, from...

An upbringing in an industrial suburb of Melbourne would have been unlikely to lead to the productive life of Graeme Robertson. After graduating in medicine from Melbourne University and residency at the Melbourne Hospital, he completed his postgraduate training at Queen Square in London,...

An upbringing in an industrial suburb of Melbourne would have been unlikely to lead to the productive life of Graeme Robertson. After graduating in medicine from Melbourne University and residency at the Melbourne Hospital, he completed his postgraduate training at Queen Square in London,...

In 1816, Henry and Septima Rutledge left the security of Charleston, SC to establish a county seat on the Elk River in Franklin County, Tennessee. This book brings an emerging nation into focus, from colonial Charleston to frontier Nashville, from the Revolution to the...

Wandering aft, the fading light was now allowing the first stars to appear and give further perspective to understanding his place and his purpose.He reached the guardrails and took in lungfulls of the welcome cool breeze. Lowering his eyes he witnessed the white tumult...

The Reverend Samuel Cotton and his wife Eliza founded The Caragh Orphanage in 1866. They then collected bountiful charitable donations towards the funding of this institution designed for the care of destitute Catholic babies and children. The money they collected was considerable and spread...

Casey Station, 1981 was a unique year for all the expeditioners who served there for the 12 months in such an inhospitable, isolated, frozen, and barren environment found only in Antarctica. A special bond was formed within this year between the expeditioners, and every...

GEORGE WASHINGTONThere is quite a bit of pedigree that comes with being the first in any role or position. Most specifically, you get to set the tone and expectations for those who come after you. As there is no expectation or previous failures for...

GEORGE WASHINGTONThere is quite a bit of pedigree that comes with being the first in any role or position. Most specifically, you get to set the tone and expectations for those who come after you. As there is no expectation or previous failures for...

Growing up in a broken home during the turbulent 1970s wasn't easy, particularly if you were a city kid marooned in Northern British Columbia. One castaway, Mike Turkki, survived his childhood shipwreck and made it out alive. Now he's ready to share just how...

THEODORE ROOSEVELTAs the number of presidents increased from the United States' early days, after independence into the 20th century, it became difficult for any one president to stand out among the rest. From the perspective of the presidency, many great men have come and...

THOMAS JEFFERSONThomas Jefferson was there in the thick of it all, right when the Revolution was brewing and after. While not all of his ideas and beliefs were perfect, he had a beautiful dream of democracy that proposed a break from tyranny, freedom, and...

THEODORE ROOSEVELTAs the number of presidents increased from the United States' early days, after independence into the 20th century, it became difficult for any one president to stand out among the rest. From the perspective of the presidency, many great men have come and...

THOMAS JEFFERSONThomas Jefferson was there in the thick of it all, right when the Revolution was brewing and after. While not all of his ideas and beliefs were perfect, he had a beautiful dream of democracy that proposed a break from tyranny, freedom, and...

The child reaches for her hand. "Look. That light...coming from the cave. What is it?" "Fire. Long ago, the gods stole it from us, but Prometheus risked his life and took it back. We must never let them take it from us again. Do...

William Pearson is a retired design engineer who for much of his life has been an amateur historian and archaeologist. Articles by him on these subjects have appeared in the journals of various societies in the north-east of England. He is a former Member...

Lloyd George: The Man and His Story, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for...

In this witty, rib-cracking, yet riveting account of Lillian Durodola's autobiography, we meet an African-American girl born into a typical, average family in New Jersey. With the rigors and daily challenges of family life with five siblings and the struggle to make ends meet,...

There's no secret that black history as we know it, is a watered-down version of the many contributions that members of the African Diaspora have contributed to creating and developing America. As Michelle Obama said at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, "She lives in...

The Story of Roland is a classic piece of literature that tells the tale of the legendary French hero, Roland. Written by James Baldwin, this book is a retelling of the epic poem, The Song of Roland. The story takes place during the reign...

""Sky Master: The Story Of Donald Douglas And The Douglas Aircraft Company"" by Cunningham, Frank is a biography of Donald Douglas, the founder of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The book chronicles Douglas's life from his early years as an engineer to his founding of...

The Woodbridge Record: Being An Account Of The Descendants Of John Woodbridge Of Newbury, Massachusetts (1883) is a book written by Louis Mitchell that provides a comprehensive account of the descendants of John Woodbridge, who was one of the early settlers of Newbury, Massachusetts....

The Life of Tecumseh and of His Brother The Prophet, With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians is a non-fiction book written by Benjamin Drake. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of two famous Native American leaders, Tecumseh and his...

The Life of Francis Marion is a book written by William Gilmore Simms that tells the story of one of America's most famous Revolutionary War heroes. Francis Marion, also known as the Swamp Fox, was a South Carolina militia leader who used guerrilla tactics...

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...

If There Were No Losses: The Story Of Chubb And Son From Its Founding In 1882 Until 1957 is a comprehensive account of the history of Chubb and Son, a British insurance company founded in 1882. Written by Thomas Caldecot Chubb, the great-grandson of...

The Golden Goose Book, written by Leonard Leslie Brooke in 1905, is a collection of classic fairy tales that have been retold and beautifully illustrated. The book includes four popular stories: The Golden Goose, The Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and Tom Thumb....

The book, titled ""Ancestry Of William Shipley Haines: With Some Account Of The Descendants Of John And Joseph Haines And Colonel Cowperthwait"" was written by William Francis Cregar and published in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the ancestry of William Shipley...

""Short Story of the Rise, Reign and Ruin of the Antinomians, Familists and Libertines that Infected the Churches of New England"" is a historical account written by John Winthrop. The book focuses on the rise and fall of three religious groups that emerged in...

""Human Interest Stories Of The Three Days Battles At Gettysburg"" is a book written by Herbert L. Grimm that provides a detailed account of the famous Civil War battle that took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The book primarily focuses on the human stories and...

The Book of Minutes of Colonel John Jones of Dedham, Massachusetts (1894) is a historical document that provides a detailed account of the life and times of Colonel John Jones, a prominent figure in Dedham during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The...

""Adventures in the Life of a Fiddler Crab"" is a charming children's book written by Orren Williams Hyman and first published in 1922. The book tells the story of a fiddler crab named Mr. Pincher who lives in a tidal pool on the coast...

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...

""O Heart San: The Story Of A Japanese Girl"" is a novel written by Helen Eggleston Haskell and published in 1908. The book tells the story of a young Japanese girl named O Heart San, who is orphaned at a young age and must...

The Pettibone Name: A New England Story is a novel written by Margaret Sidney and first published in 1882. The story follows the lives of the Pettibone family, who are a prominent and respected family in their New England town. The patriarch of the...

Odd Leaves From The Life Of A Louisiana Swamp Doctor And Streaks Of Squatter Life, And Far West Scenes is a book written by Tensas Madison in 1858. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes from the author's experiences as a doctor...

The Confederate Chieftains: A Tale Of The Irish Rebellion Of 1641 is a historical novel written by Mary Anne Sadlier and published in 1882. The book tells the story of the Irish Rebellion of 1641, which was a violent uprising against English rule in...

The Voice Unheard: A Story Of Dinard (1913) is a novel written by Nina Larrey Duryea. The book is set in the coastal town of Dinard in France and follows the story of a young woman named Marjorie. Marjorie is a talented singer who...

The Portal Family is a novel written by Pierre Paul Frederic Portal and published in 1863. The story revolves around the lives of the Portal family, who are French aristocrats living in the early 19th century. The family consists of the father, Baron Portal,...

The Generation Of The Upright is a book written by Edward Norton Cantwell and published in 1911. The book tells the story of two individuals, William Cantwell and Nancy Ann Williams, who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.William Cantwell was born...

The Private Papers of William Wilberforce is a collection of personal writings and correspondence by the British politician and abolitionist, William Wilberforce. Originally published in 1897, this book offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of one of the most influential figures...

Rising Wolf, The White Blackfoot: Hugh Monroe's Story Of His First Year On The Plains is a book written by James Willard Schultz and published in 1918. The book tells the story of Hugh Monroe, a young man who leaves his home in the...

The Grand Crisis In Human Affairs: The Lord Soon To Come is a book written by Francis H. Berick in 1854. The book delves into the idea of a grand crisis that is soon to come upon humanity, which will be marked by the...

News From Nowhere; A Dream Of John Ball; A King�������s Lesson (1912) is a collection of three works by William Morris, a prominent English writer, artist, and socialist. The first work, News From Nowhere, is a utopian novel set in the future, where society...