Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Memoiren eines Livl�����nders (1883) ist eine Autobiografie von Julius Wilhelm Albert von Eckardt. Das Buch beschreibt das Leben des Autors, der 1813 in Livland geboren wurde und sp�����ter in den Dienst der russischen Armee eintrat. Eckardt beschreibt seine Erfahrungen w�����hrend des Krimkrieges, des Kaukasuskrieges...

""Life of Robert Southey"" is a biography written by Charles Thomas Browne and published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the life and works of Robert Southey, a prominent English poet and writer of the Romantic era. It covers Southey's early...

""Stories of Waterloo"" is a historical fiction book written by William Hamilton Maxwell and first published in 1833. The book is a collection of short stories set during the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, which was one of the most significant battles in European...

From Sword To Share: Or A Fortune In Five Years At Hawaii (1881) is a memoir written by Henry Whalley Nicholson. The book tells the story of Nicholson's journey from a young officer in the British Army to a successful businessman in Hawaii. The...

In This Present World is a novel written by George Hodges and published in 1897. The story follows the life of a young man named John Ward, who is struggling to find his place in the world. John is the son of a wealthy...

""The Life of Gustavus Vaughan Brooke: Tragedian"" is a biographical work written by William John Lawrence and published in 1892. The book explores the life and career of Gustavus Vaughan Brooke, an Irish actor known for his performances in tragic roles. Lawrence delves into...

Le livre ""Le Monde Moral V1, Part 1-2: Ou Memoires Pour Servir A L�������Histoire Du Coeur Humain (1764)"" �����crit par Antoine Francois Prevost est une �����uvre litt�����raire qui explore les �����motions et les pens�����es du c�����ur humain. Le livre est divis����� en deux parties...

Italy Under Victor Emmanuel V1: A Personal Narrative is a historical book written by Charles Arrivabene and first published in 1862. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social situation in Italy during the reign of Victor Emmanuel II, who was...

The book ""Story of Columbus"" by Mara Louise Pratt, published in 1892, is a historical account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus. The book is aimed at young readers and provides a detailed and engaging narrative of Columbus's journey from his early...

The book ""Life of William Cochran"" by Robert Neil Grant was first published in 1899. It is a biography of William Cochran, a Scottish mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. The book covers Cochran's life from his childhood in...

""Stories of Great Men, Taken from Plutarch"" is a book written by Mary Cross and published in 1885. The book is a collection of stories about famous men from ancient Greece and Rome, as told by the Greek historian Plutarch. The book includes stories...

""Our Neighborhood: Or Sketches In The Suburbs Of Yedo"" is a book written by T. A. P. and published in 1874. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a detailed description of the suburbs of Yedo, which is now known as Tokyo,...

The Forty-Five: Being The Narrative Of The Insurrection Of 1745 (1851) is a historical account of the Jacobite uprising in Scotland in 1745, written by Philip Henry Stanhope. The book details the events leading up to the rebellion, including the political and social climate...

""John Cave (1913)"" is a biography written by William Budd Trites that chronicles the life of John Cave, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in early 20th century Canada. The book explores Cave's early life and upbringing, his rise to success in the business world,...

""Jacob Steiners Lebensjahre in Berlin, 1821-1863: Nach seinen Personalakten dargestellt"" ist ein Buch von Ernst Julius Lange aus dem Jahr 1899. Es beschreibt das Leben von Jacob Steiner, einem deutschen Mathematiker und Physiker, w�����hrend seiner Zeit in Berlin von 1821 bis 1863. Das Buch...

""Memoranda of the Last Illness and Death of Joseph Howard: With Short Extracts of Letters Written and Received by Him"" is a book written by Joseph Howard himself in 1836. The book is a collection of notes and letters that he wrote during his...

Marcel Bertrand, 1847-1907 (1908) est un livre �����crit par Pierre Termier qui d�����crit la vie et le travail de Marcel Bertrand, un g�����ologue fran�����ais du XIXe si�����cle. Le livre commence par une introduction ������ la vie de Bertrand, y compris sa formation et ses...

In The Days Of The Dandies is a historical non-fiction book written by Lord Lamington and published in 1890. The book focuses on the lifestyle and culture of the dandies, a group of fashionable and flamboyant young men who emerged in England during the...

Lord Chesterfield's Worldly Wisdom: Selections From His Letters And Characters is a book that was first published in 1891. It is a collection of writings by the British statesman and diplomat Philip Dormer Stanhope, who is better known as Lord Chesterfield. The book contains...

Historical Record of the Class of 1840, Yale College is a book written by John Clark Hollister and published in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive account of the graduating class of 1840 at Yale College, including biographical information about each member of the...

""L'Histoire de Gustave Adolphe dit le Grand et de Charles-Gustave, Comte Palatin Roys de Su�����de"" est un livre �����crit par Roger de Prade en 1695. Il raconte l'histoire de deux rois su�����dois, Gustave Adolphe et Charles-Gustave, qui ont marqu����� l'histoire de leur pays. Gustave...

Notes on the Ancestry of the Children of Joseph Smith Harris and Delia Silliman Brodhead is a historical book written by Joseph Smith Harris in 1898. The book is a detailed account of the genealogy of the Harris and Brodhead families, tracing their lineage...

Das Buch ""Historisch-Krittsche Untersuchung Uber Das Leben Und Die Thaten"" wurde im Jahr 1791 von Johann Friedrich Fausts verfasst. Es handelt sich um eine historisch-kritische Untersuchung �����ber das Leben und die Taten einer Person oder einer Gruppe von Personen. Das Buch ist in deutscher...

""London's Roll of Fame"" is a book containing complimentary notes and addresses from the City of London, presented on the occasion of granting the Honorary Freedom of the City to various individuals in 1884. The book is a collection of speeches, letters, and other...

Historical Notices and Records of the Village and Parish of Fincham, in the County of Norfolk is a book written by William Blyth and published in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive history of the village and parish of Fincham, located in the county...

Le livre ""Joseph Bara (1884)"" �����crit par Charavay, Etienne est une biographie qui raconte l'histoire de Joseph Bara, un jeune soldat fran�����ais de 13 ans qui a combattu pendant la R�����volution fran�����aise. Le livre explore la vie de Bara, sa famille, son engagement dans...

The Literary Life of Charles Philip Brown is a biographical work written by Brown himself and published posthumously in 1872. The book provides an in-depth account of his life as a British linguist, translator, and journalist who spent many years in India during the...

Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society V3: 1870-1880 (1880) is a book published by the Minnesota Historical Society. The book is the third volume in a series of collections that document the history of Minnesota from various perspectives. This particular volume covers the years...

""Jean Monnet: Vie et Aventures d'un Entrepreneur de Spectacles au Dix-Huiti�����me Si�����cle"" est un livre �����crit par Arthur Heulhard et publi����� en 1884. Il s'agit d'une biographie de Jean Monnet, un entrepreneur de spectacles fran�����ais du XVIIIe si�����cle.Le livre d�����crit la vie de Monnet,...

Life In Washington, And Life Here And There is a book written by Mary Jane Windle in 1858. The book is a memoir of her experiences living in Washington D.C. during the mid-19th century. Windle provides a detailed account of her daily life, including...

Frederick Evans, Ednyfed: A Memorial (1899) is a book written by Benjamin Daniel Thomas that serves as a tribute to the life and legacy of Frederick Evans, a Welsh politician and businessman. The book is a collection of essays, speeches, and other writings that...

""Lady Deborah Moody: A Discourse Delivered Before The New York Historical Society, May, 1880"" is a book written by James Watson Gerard. It is a historical account of the life of Lady Deborah Moody, who was a prominent figure in the early history of...

""Ethan Samuel Chapin: A Memorial, 1814-1889"" is a book written by Louisa Burns Chapin in 1893. The book is a tribute to her husband, Ethan Samuel Chapin, who was a respected lawyer and judge in the state of New York. The book contains a...

Disillusion: Or The Story Of Amedee's Youth (1890) is a novel written by Francois Coppee, a French writer and poet. It tells the story of Amedee, a young man from a wealthy family who is disillusioned with his privileged life and seeks to find...

""Colonization, Particularly In Southern Australia: With Some Remarks On Small Farms And Over Population"" is a book written by Charles James Napier in 1835. The book provides a detailed analysis of the colonization process in Southern Australia during the 19th century, with a focus...

Colonial Massachusetts: Stories Of The Old Bay State (1899) is a historical book written by Sarah Elizabeth Dawes. The book provides a detailed account of the colonial period in Massachusetts, covering the years between the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620 and the outbreak...

""George Huntington Williams, 1856-1894: A Memorial By Friends For Friends"" is a book written by Frederick Wells Williams in 1896, in honor of his friend George Huntington Williams who passed away in 1894. The book is a collection of essays and tributes written by...

"" Eumenius von Augustodunum und die ihm zugeschriebenen Reden (1882)"" ist ein Buch, das sich mit dem r������mischen Redner Eumenius und seinen Reden besch�����ftigt. Der Autor des Buches ist ebenfalls Eumenius. Das Buch enth�����lt eine Einf�����hrung in Eumenius' Leben und Werk sowie eine kritische...

""Eulogies On John Marshall"" is a book written by George Henry Williams and published in 1901. The book is a collection of eulogies and speeches given in honor of John Marshall, who was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Marshall...

Das Buch ""Fra Bergenskanten"" von Johan Bogh wurde im Jahr 1888 ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt von einer jungen Frau namens Ingeborg, die in Bergen lebt und sich in den Maler Harald verliebt. Die beiden verbringen viel Zeit zusammen und Ingeborg verliebt sich immer mehr in...

""Friedrich Barbarossa"" ist eine Biografie �����ber den deutschen Kaiser Friedrich I., der auch als Friedrich Barbarossa bekannt ist. Das Buch wurde im Jahr 1882 von Otto Kallsen verfasst und beschreibt das Leben und die Regierungszeit des Kaisers, der von 1152 bis 1190 regierte. Barbarossa...

Bluntschli's Life Work is a biography written by Herbert Baxter Adams in 1884. The book chronicles the life and work of Johann Kaspar Bluntschli, a prominent Swiss jurist and political philosopher of the 19th century. Adams explores Bluntschli's life from his childhood and education...

""Athen (1908)"" ist ein Buch des deutschen Autors Eugen Adolf Hermann Petersen. Es beschreibt die Stadt Athen im Jahr 1908 und gibt einen Einblick in die Geschichte, Kultur und Architektur der Stadt. Petersen beschreibt die wichtigsten Sehensw�����rdigkeiten wie die Akropolis, das antike Theater von...

Amato Lusitano: A Sua Vida E A Sua Obra (1907) ����� uma obra escrita por Maximiano Lemos que retrata a vida e a obra do m�����dico portugu������s Amato Lusitano. O livro apresenta uma an�����lise detalhada da vida e da carreira de Lusitano, desde sua...

*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further reading"Surrender? I have not yet begun to fight!" - attributed to John Paul JonesMany Americans labor under the misconception that the nation's colonial and national heritage was almost wholly accomplished by an English migration,...

"Andrée and his Balloon" recounts the ill-fated Arctic expedition of Swedish explorer Salomon August Andrée. Lachambre and Machuron meticulously detail Andrée's ambitious attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon in 1897. This historical account explores the planning, execution, and ultimate tragic end of...

"We" is Charles A. Lindbergh's own captivating story of his life and the historic 1927 transatlantic flight that catapulted him to international fame. More than just an account of a groundbreaking aviation achievement, this autobiography offers a unique window into the world of early...

"Sea Yarns: The Log of a Cape Cod Sea Captain" offers a compelling glimpse into the life and voyages of Joshua N. Taylor, a seasoned mariner from a bygone era. This carefully prepared edition presents firsthand accounts of his journeys, chronicling the daily realities...

Delve into the intricacies of colonial administration with Walter Sage's meticulously researched account, "Sir George Arthur and his Administration of Upper Canada." This historical work examines the life and career of Sir George Arthur, focusing on his pivotal role in shaping the political landscape...

Embark on a captivating journey through 19th-century West Africa with "Travels in Western Africa, in the years 1818 - 1821," a meticulously prepared republication of a historical travelogue. Authored by William Gray and Surgeon Dochard, this account offers a rare and detailed glimpse into...