Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""The Sign of the Buffalo Skull: The Story of Jim Bridger Frontier Scout"" is a biographical account of the life of Jim Bridger, one of the most famous and respected frontier scouts in American history. Written by Peter O. Lamb, this book tells the...

Sankey's Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos is a comprehensive book written by Ira D. Sankey, a renowned hymn writer and gospel singer. The book provides a detailed account of the origins and history of some of the most...

A Queen of Napoleon's Court: The Life Story of Desiree Bernadotte is a biographical book written by Catherine Bearne. The book tells the story of Desiree Bernadotte, a woman who rose to prominence in the court of Napoleon Bonaparte. Desiree was born in 1777...

The Story Of Chartres is a non-fiction book written by Cecil Headlam. It provides a detailed account of the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the Chartres Cathedral, one of the most famous and revered religious buildings in France. The book covers the construction...

The Saturday Evening Post Stories is a collection of short stories edited by the Editors of the Saturday Evening Post. The book includes a wide range of stories from various authors, including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ray Bradbury, and many more. The stories...

Lipton's Autobiography is a memoir written by Sir Thomas Lipton, a Scottish businessman and entrepreneur who made his fortune in the grocery and tea industries. The book covers Lipton's life from his humble beginnings as the son of a small shopkeeper in Glasgow to...

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My Life As An Indian: The Story Of A Red Woman And A White Man In The Lodges Of The Blackfeet is a memoir written by James W. Schultz. The book tells the story of Schultz's life with his wife, Bird Woman, who was...

Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding: The Story of the Sport and Background of the Horse Industry is a comprehensive book by Tom R. Underwood that delves into the history and intricacies of the world of horse racing and breeding. The book provides an in-depth look...

Good Gestes: Stories of Beau Geste, His Brothers, and Certain of Their Comrades in the French Foreign Legion is a collection of short stories written by Percival Christopher Wren. The book follows the adventures of Beau Geste and his brothers, Digby and John, as...

The True Story of Capt. David Mathews and His State Line House is a non-fiction book written by John Spargo. The book tells the story of Captain David Mathews, a loyalist during the American Revolution, and his State Line House, which was used as...

The Gospel Net: The Story of Anna Karine Gaarden Widtsoe is a biography written by John A. Widtsoe. The book tells the story of Anna Karine Gaarden Widtsoe, the wife of John A. Widtsoe and an influential figure in the Church of Jesus Christ...

The Story Of The Fifth Bombardment Group: Heavy is a comprehensive historical account of the Fifth Bombardment Group during World War II, written by the group's historical officer. The Fifth Bombardment Group was a heavy bomber unit that served in the Pacific theater of...

Invisible Empire: The Story Of The Ku Klux Klan 1866-1871 is a historical account written by Stanley F. Horn, detailing the rise and fall of the Ku Klux Klan during its early years of existence. The book covers the period from 1866 to 1871,...

The Sun Girl is a non-fiction book that tells the true story of Dawamana, a young Hopi Indian girl who lived in the village of Old Oraibi in Arizona. Written by Elizabeth Polingaysi Qoyawayma, a Hopi Indian herself, the book describes Dawamana's journey as...

""Mickey Rooney, Himself: The Real Life Story Of The Famous MGM Movie Star"" by Eleanor Packer is a biography of the legendary Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney. The book delves into the life of the actor from his early days in vaudeville to his rise...

""Leonard The Magnificent"" is a biography written by Nat Fleischer that tells the life story of Benny Leonard, a legendary lightweight boxer who rose to fame in the early 20th century. The book traces Leonard's humble beginnings as the son of Jewish immigrants in...

""I Find Treason: The Story Of An American Anti-Nazi Agent"" by Richard Rollins is a gripping and thrilling account of a young American man's fight against the Nazi regime during World War II. The book is based on the true story of Rollins, who...

""The Bald Knobbers"" by Harvey N. Castleman is a non-fiction book that tells the story of a notorious vigilante group that terrorized Southern Missouri in the 1880s. The group, known as the Bald Knobbers, was made up of local citizens who took the law...

Death Was Our Escort: The Story Of Lt. J.G. Edward T. Hamilton, U.S.N.R. is a book written by Ernest G. Vetter. The book is a biography of Lt. J.G. Edward T. Hamilton, who served in the United States Navy during World War II. The...

""We Landed At Dawn"" is a non-fiction book written by A.B. Austin that tells the story of the Dieppe Raid, a disastrous military operation that took place during World War II. The book provides a detailed account of the planning and execution of the...

The Cardinal's Story: The Life and Work of Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty is a biography written by Stephen K. Swift. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 20th...

""A Special Study of Operation Vittles: The Story of the Berlin Airlift"" is a comprehensive account of one of the most significant humanitarian efforts in history. The book, published by Aviation Operations Magazine, delves into the details of the Berlin Airlift, which took place...

""The Story of the Shakers: The Facts About the Most Fantastic Church in America"" by Louis K. Henderson is a comprehensive account of the history, beliefs, and practices of the Shakers, a religious group that emerged in the United States in the late 18th...

Attack Transport: The Story of the U.S.S. Doyen is a non-fiction book written by Lawrence A. Marsden. The book tells the story of the U.S.S. Doyen, a naval ship that played a crucial role in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The ship...

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The Cardinal's Niece: The Story of Marie Mancini is a historical fiction novel written by Faith Compton Mackenzie. The book is set in 17th century France and follows the life of Marie Mancini, the niece of Cardinal Mazarin, who was one of the most...

""Squadrons Up! A First Hand Story Of The R. A. F."" is a memoir written by Noel Monks about his experiences as a pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. The book provides a detailed account of Monks' training, his...

An Indian Odyssey: The Story Of Chief Washakie, The Upright Aborigine is a book written by Marshall C. Keith. It is a biographical account of the life of Chief Washakie, who was a prominent Native American leader of the Shoshone tribe in the 19th...

""White Sox: The Story of the Reindeer in Alaska"" is a book written by William T. Lopp that tells the fascinating story of the introduction of reindeer to Alaska by the United States government in the late 1800s. The book provides a comprehensive history...

Evening Tales For The Winter: Being A Selection Of Wonderful And Supernatural Stories is a book by Henry St. Clair. It is a collection of short stories that are perfect for reading on a cold winter evening. The stories are all filled with wonder...

The Collected Works Of William Morris V12: The Story Of Sigurd The Volsung And The Fall Of The Niblungs is a literary masterpiece by William Morris that tells the epic tale of Sigurd, a legendary hero of Norse mythology. The book is the twelfth...

Deeply researched and beautifully written, Parvati Sharma's portrait of Akbar the Great brings alive as never before a man imperfect and extraordinary, who ruled for fifty years and has lived in the Indian imagination for close to half a millennium. Author: Parvati SharmaISBN-10: 1538177897ISBN-13:...

Henry William Stiegel: The Life Story Of A Famous American Glass-Maker is a biography of Henry William Stiegel, written by George L. Heiges. Stiegel was a prominent glass-maker in the 18th century who played a significant role in the development of the American glass...

The Battle of Groton Heights is a historical account of the events that took place on September 6th, 1781, when the British stormed Fort Griswold and burned down New London. The book is written by H. E. Burnham and provides a detailed narrative of...

""A Brief Story of the Rainbow Division"" is a historical account of the 42nd Infantry Division, also known as the Rainbow Division, during World War I. The book is written by Walter B. Wolf, a soldier who served in the division during the war....

The B. F. Goodrich Story Of Creative Enterprise 1870-1952 is a book written by John Lyon Collyer that recounts the history of the B. F. Goodrich Company from its inception in 1870 to 1952. The book covers the company's evolution from a small rubber...

The book titled ""The Letters of Amerigo Vespucci and Other Documents Illustrative of His Career"" is a collection of primary sources that shed light on the life and career of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. Edited by Clements R. Markham, a prominent historian and...

Indian Stories From The Pueblos is a book written by Frank G. Applegate that delves into the rich cultural heritage of the Pueblo people of the American Southwest. The book contains a collection of traditional stories and legends that have been passed down through...

""The Story Of The Cell"" by Manly P. Hall is a comprehensive book that explores the history, function, and significance of cells in the human body. The author delves into the intricate details of cellular biology, including the structure of cells, their functions, and...

Call House Madam: The Story of the Career of Beverly Davis is a non-fiction book written by Serge G. Wolsey. The book is a biography of Beverly Davis, who was a successful madam in the 1950s and 1960s in the United States. The book...

Lillie of Six Shooter Junction: The Amazing Story of Lillie Drennan is a biographical book written by Florence Guild Bruce. The book tells the inspiring story of Lillie Drennan, a remarkable woman who broke the gender barrier in the male-dominated industry of trucking during...

Here Come The Marines! is a comprehensive account of the history of the United States Marine Corps from its inception in the late 18th century to the early 1940s. The book is written by Alexander Griffin, a former Marine and military historian, and covers...

Theodore Roosevelt by Charnwood, Lord is a comprehensive biography of the 26th President of the United States. The book covers Roosevelt's life from his childhood to his presidency and beyond. The author, Lord Charnwood, provides a detailed account of Roosevelt's upbringing, education, and early...

""Stories By Foreign Authors: Turgenev, Poushkin, Gogol And Tolstoi"" is a collection of short stories written by four of the greatest Russian authors of the 19th century: Ivan Turgenev, Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, and Leo Tolstoy. The book includes some of their most famous...

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 Scudders: A Story of Today"" is a novel written by Irving Bacheller that explores the lives of the Scudder family in modern-day America. The story follows the lives of several members of the Scudder family, including the patriarch, a wealthy businessman who has...

The Life of Anne Boleyn by Philip W. Sergeant is a comprehensive biography of one of the most controversial and intriguing figures in English history. Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII and played a significant role in the English Reformation,...

The Five Brothers: The Story of the Mahabharata, written by Elizabeth Seeger in 1948, is a retelling of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The story follows the five Pandava brothers, Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva, as they navigate the complex political and...

The Life of the Bee is a classic work of natural history written by Belgian author Maurice Maeterlinck. Originally published in French in 1901, the book explores the fascinating world of bees and their complex social structures. Maeterlinck draws on his extensive knowledge of...