Biography & Autobiography - Historical

That Preston Girl: A Story is a novel written by Nina Rhoades and published in 1905. The book tells the story of a young woman named Marjorie Preston who is determined to make a name for herself in the world. Marjorie is intelligent, ambitious,...

Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas: A Tale of the Siege of Detroit is a historical novel written by H.R. Gordon and published in 1897. The book is set in the mid-18th century, during the French and Indian War, and follows the story of Pontiac,...

The Private Papers of William Wilberforce is a book written by William Wilberforce, a British politician and philanthropist who was instrumental in the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. The book was published in 1897, several decades after Wilberforce's death, and...

Pascal Bruno: A Sicilian Story is a novel written by the renowned French author, Alexandre Dumas, in 1837. The story is set in Sicily and follows the life of Pascal Bruno, a young man who is born into a poor family. Despite his humble...

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

The Corean Martyrs: A Narrative (1869) is a book written by John Rutherford Shortland that tells the story of the Christian martyrs in Korea during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author provides a detailed account of the persecution and suffering experienced by Korean...

Portolan Charts: Their Origin And Characteristics, With A Descriptive List Of Those Belonging To The Hispanic Society Of America (1911) is a book written by Edward Luther Stevenson. The book is a comprehensive study of portolan charts, which are navigational maps used by sailors...

""Reminiscences of Services as an Aide-de-Camp with General William Tecumseh Sherman"" is a historical memoir written by John Thomas Taylor in 1892. The book is a personal account of Taylor's experiences as an aide-de-camp to General William Tecumseh Sherman during the American Civil War....

Historical Sketches of Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is a book written by Hendrick Bradley Wright in 1873. It provides a comprehensive account of the history of Plymouth, a small town located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The book covers the period from the town's founding...

John Ploughman's Talk: Or Plain Advice For Plain People is a book written by Charles Haddon Spurgeon and first published in 1896. The book is a collection of witty and practical advice for everyday living, aimed at ordinary people who may not have access...

Historical Record of the Posterity of William Black, Who Settled in This Country in the Year 1775 is a book written by Cyrus Black and published in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the descendants of William Black, an early settler in...

""Lights and Shadows in the Life of an Artisan"" is a memoir written by Joseph Gutteridge in 1893. The book offers a detailed account of the life of an artisan during the 19th century in England. Gutteridge, who was born into a working-class family,...

God's Troubadour: The Story Of St. Francis Of Assisi is a biography of St. Francis, written by Sophie Jewett and first published in 1910. The book tells the story of St. Francis, a wealthy Italian merchant's son who gave up his material possessions to...

My Footlight Husband: A Story Of The Stage is a novel written by Alan Dale and published in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young actress named Ethel who falls in love with a fellow actor named Jack. Jack is a...

Emily, The Governess: A Tale (1836) is a novel written by Julia Buckley. The story follows the life of Emily, a young woman who becomes a governess to support herself and her family after her father's death. Emily is a kind and intelligent woman...

""Love Stories of Great Missionaries"" is a collection of inspiring and romantic tales about the lives of some of the most renowned Christian missionaries of the early 20th century. Written by Belle Marvel Brain and published in 1913, this book features stories of love...

The Life of George Whitefield is a biographical account of the famous English evangelist and preacher, written by David Addison Harsha and originally published in 1866. The book tells the story of Whitefield's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a tavern...

The ""Word Book of the Historical Pageant of the Founding of New Harmony, Indiana, 1814"" by Charity Dye is a historical account of the founding of New Harmony, Indiana in 1814. The book is a compilation of scripts, songs, and other materials used in...

""Kit Carson in California"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles Lewis Camp and published in 1922. The book focuses on the life and adventures of Kit Carson, a renowned American frontiersman and explorer, during his time in California. The author uses a...

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Observations On The Parentage Of Gundreda, The Daughter Of William Duke Of Normandy, And Wife Of William De Warenne (1878) is a historical book written by George Floyd Duckett. The book focuses on the parentage of Gundreda, who was the daughter of William Duke...

In 1988, a study by William Thorndale was published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, he stated that his research proved that Col Richard Lee was the son of a John Leyes, a clothier, and his wife Jane Hancock and that Richard had been...

In The Wyoming Valley: A Story Of The Massacre In The Time Of The Revolution is a historical fiction novel written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson in 1901. The book is set in the Wyoming Valley during the American Revolution and tells the story of...

A New Story Book For Children is a book written by Fanny Fern and published in 1864. The book is a collection of short stories aimed at children, with each story conveying a moral lesson or teaching a valuable life skill. The stories are...

A Cabinet of Gems is a collection of poems and prose written by Philip Sidney, a prominent English poet, courtier, and soldier of the Elizabethan era. Originally published in 1891, this book features a selection of Sidney's best works, including sonnets, elegies, and pastoral...

A Boy of Bruges: A Story of Belgian Child Life is a novel written by Emile Cammaerts and published in 1918. The story takes place in the city of Bruges, Belgium, during World War I. The protagonist is a young boy named Jan, who...

Blackbird: A Story of Mackinac Island is a novel written by Edna Willa Sullivan Troop and published in 1907. The story takes place on Mackinac Island, a small island in Lake Huron, Michigan. The novel follows the life of a young girl named Blackbird,...

""A Treatise On The Cure Of Diarrhea, Choleraic Diarrhea, And Dysentery: With Precautionary Remarks On Cholera"" is a medical book written by George Franks in 1866. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the treatment of diarrhea, choleraic diarrhea, and dysentery. Franks discusses the...

""A Discourse, Delivered At The Chapel In Oldham-Street, Manchester: On Occasion Of The Death Of John Wesley"" is a book written by Richard Rodda and published in 1791. The book is a eulogy delivered at the Chapel in Oldham-Street, Manchester, in honor of John...

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""The Descendants of William Towne"" is a genealogical book written by Edwin Eugene Towne in 1900. The book traces the lineage of William Towne, who came to America on or about 1630 and settled in Salem, Massachusetts. The author provides a comprehensive account of...

""Our Lost Explorers"" is a historical narrative written by George W. De Long, chronicling the ill-fated Jeannette Arctic Expedition of 1879-1881. The book is based on the firsthand accounts of the surviving crew members, who endured unimaginable hardships and tragedy during their quest to...

The Northwest Passage By Land: Being The Narrative Of An Expedition From The Atlantic To The Pacific (1865) is a book written by William Fitzwilliam Milton. The book is a detailed account of an expedition that was undertaken from the Atlantic to the Pacific...

The Best American Short Stories of 1916 is a collection of short stories edited by Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien and published in 1917. The book includes some of the best short stories published in American magazines in 1916. The stories are written by some...

The Life of Philip Henry Gosse is a biography written by Edmund Gosse, published in 1890. The book chronicles the life of Philip Henry Gosse, a British naturalist and marine biologist who made significant contributions to the field of natural history in the 19th...

The Life of Edward Henry Bickersteth, Bishop and Poet is a biographical work written by Francis Keyes Aglionby and published in 1907. The book chronicles the life of Edward Henry Bickersteth, who was a prominent figure in the Church of England during the late...

The Life of Saint David and Other Tracts in Medieval Welsh is a book written by John Morris Jones and published in 1912. The book is a collection of medieval Welsh texts that provide insight into the life and times of Saint David, the...

Some Years Of The Life Of The Duke And Duchess Of Marlborough is a historical memoir written by Sarah Jennings Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough, in 1817. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of Sarah and her husband John Churchill, the...

""The Confessions of a Drunkard: A Narrative Founded on Fact"" is a book written by Luke Howard and published in 1821. The book is a personal account of Howard's struggles with alcoholism and his journey towards sobriety. Howard shares his experiences with drinking, including...

The Magic Curtain is a memoir written by Lawrence Langner, the founder of the Theatre Guild. In this book, Langner recounts his life in two fields, theatre and invention. He describes his early years in the theatre, his struggles to establish the Theatre Guild,...

The Dayuma Story: Life Under Auca Spears is a non-fiction book written by Ethel Emily Wallis. The book tells the story of Dayuma, a young girl from the Huaorani tribe in the Amazon rainforest, who was captured by the Waodani (formerly known as the...

""The Inside Story of The Legion"" by Justin Gray is a non-fiction book that delves into the history and workings of the French Foreign Legion. The author, a former member of the Legion himself, provides an insider's perspective on the organization and its unique...

Deliver Us From Evil: The Story Of Viet Nam's Flight To Freedom is a non-fiction book written by Thomas A. Dooley. It is a detailed account of the Vietnam War and the events that led to the eventual flight of many Vietnamese people to...

Thirty Stories I Like To Tell is a collection of short stories written by Margaret W. Eggleston. The book contains thirty stories that are varied in genre and theme, ranging from romance to mystery, from humor to tragedy. Each story is unique and engaging,...

The Night The Mountain Fell: The Story Of The Montana-Yellowstone Earthquake is a non-fiction book written by Edmund Christopherson. The book tells the true story of the devastating earthquake that struck the Montana-Yellowstone region on August 17, 1959. The earthquake, which measured 7.5 on...

The Story of Wyoming Valley is a historical account of the events that took place in Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania, from the time of its settlement to the American Revolution. Written by Samuel Robert Smith and originally published in 1906, the book provides a comprehensive...

Indian Stories Of The Southwest is a collection of tales that were originally published in 1917 by Elizabeth Judson Roberts. The book is a compilation of stories that the author heard from Native American tribes that lived in the Southwest region of the United...

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Adelaide, Queen of Italy: Or The Iron Crown, A Historical Tale is a novel written by William Bernard MacCabe and published in 1856. The book revolves around the life of Adelaide, the queen of Italy in the 10th century. The story is set in...

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...