Biography & Autobiography - Historical

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 Reminiscences of William C. Preston is a book written by Minnie Clare Yarborough. It is a collection of memories and anecdotes about the life of William C. Preston, a prominent figure in the history of the United States. The book covers Preston's life...

Israel's Lawgiver: His Narrative True And His Laws Genuine is a book written by A. Moody Stuart, which provides an in-depth analysis of the life and teachings of Moses, the legendary lawgiver of Israel. The book is divided into two parts, the first part...

""Charles Joseph Bonaparte: His Life and Public Service"" is a biography written by Joseph Bucklin Bishop that explores the life and career of Charles Joseph Bonaparte, a prominent American lawyer and politician. The book delves into Bonaparte's family history, including his famous relatives such...

The Life of John Brainerd is a biographical account written by Thomas Brainerd about his brother, John Brainerd, who was a missionary to Native American tribes in the mid-18th century. The book chronicles John's life from his childhood in Connecticut, to his education at...

The Life of Count Cavour is a biography of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, written by Charles de Mazade. Cavour was an Italian statesman who played a significant role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account...

"The most influential speaker of the House most people have never heard of...Reed makes for good copy...Grant has managed to rescue Reed from oblivion and to capture the raucous political atmosphere in which Reed did battle" (Jonathan Karl, The Wall Street Journal). James Grant's...

"A valuable contribution to the literature on Roman generalship and on military leadership." -- The NYMAS ReviewMarcellus military exploits were largely unmatched by any other aristocrat of Roman Middle Republic. As a young soldier in the First Punic War, he won a reputation for...

A self biographical piece of George B. McClellan and his account of the Civil War.Author: George Brinton McClellanISBN-10: 128835973XISBN-13: 9781288359738Publisher: BibliogovLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/28/2012Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.20d

Author: Francis Wayland TolmanISBN-10: 1258253852ISBN-13: 9781258253851Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/25/2012Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.13d

Being The Narrative Of The Voyage Of Schooner John R. Manta On Hatteras Grounds 1925, And Whalemen's True Yarns Of Adventures In Old Deep-Sea Whaling Days.Author: William Henry TrippISBN-10: 1258056976ISBN-13: 9781258056971Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/02/2011Pages: 298Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.62lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d

""Talking Your Way To Success: The Story Of The Dale Carnegie Course"" by William Longgood is a comprehensive account of the history and impact of the famous Dale Carnegie Course on personal development and communication skills. The book traces the origins of the course...

""Johnny Unitas: The Amazing Success Story Of Mr. Quarterback"" by Ed Fitzgerald is a biography of one of the greatest quarterbacks in American football history. The book chronicles the life and career of Johnny Unitas, from his humble beginnings in Pittsburgh to his rise...

""A Memorial of William Gaston: From the City of Boston"" is a book published in 1895 by the Boston Massachusetts City Council. It is a tribute to William Gaston, a lawyer, politician, and judge who served in the North Carolina state legislature and the...

Historical Address At The Dedication Of A Monument In Charlestown, New Hampshire (1870) is a book written by Benjamin Labaree. The book is a historical account of the dedication of a monument in Charlestown, New Hampshire in 1870. The monument was erected in honor...

""A Captain Unafraid: The Strange Adventures Of Dynamite Johnny O'Brien"" is a thrilling novel written by Horace Smith. The book follows the story of Johnny O'Brien, a fearless captain who embarks on a series of dangerous adventures. O'Brien is known for his bravery and...

""Genealogy of the Stokes Family"" is a comprehensive historical record that details the lineage of the Stokes family, tracing their ancestry back to Thomas and Mary Stokes who settled in Burlington County, New Jersey. Written by Richard Haines and originally published in 1903, this...

The Todd Family In America: Or The Descendants Of Christopher Todd, 1637-1919 (1920) is a comprehensive genealogy book written by John Edwards Todd. The book provides a detailed account of the lineage of the Todd family in America, tracing their ancestry back to Christopher...

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 Miles Morgan Family of Springfield, Massachusetts is a historical book written by Frank Farnsworth Starr and published in 1904. The book traces the lineage of the Morgan family, one of the earliest settlers in Springfield, Massachusetts. The book provides a detailed account of...

""The Pleasures of Retirement, Preferable to the Joys of Dissipation"" is a book written by Charles Pinot Duclos in 1774. The book explores the benefits and joys of retirement, arguing that the peace and contentment that come with a life of leisure are far...

Dream Life and Real Life: A Little African Story is a novel written by Olive Schreiner and published in 1893. The story is set in South Africa and follows the life of a young girl named Lyndall. The novel is divided into two parts,...

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Richard of York, Father of Kings explores the life and legacy of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York, shedding new light on his role in the Wars of the Roses and the events surrounding the Battle of Wakefield. While Richard III often dominates historical...

When Theoderic the Great entered the city of Rome in 500, as an Ostrogothic king, the citizens in Rome could have been forgiven for thinking an Emperor had returned. Everything he did, from his journey, to his arrival, and actions in the city itself,...

Maecenas remains shadowy despite being vital to the success of Augustus. Based on sustainable evidence this study of the importance of Maecenas takes scholarship in new and important directions.Author: Peter MountfordISBN-10: 1032178213ISBN-13: 9781032178219Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2021Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.82d

"Narrative of My Captivity Among the Sioux Indians" recounts Fanny Kelly's harrowing experiences as a captive of the Sioux Indians in the American West. This gripping captivity narrative offers a firsthand account of frontier life and survival amidst the conflicts of the 19th century....

"All In The Day's Work: An Autobiography" by pioneering journalist Ida M. Tarbell offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of a woman who shaped American history during the Progressive Era. Tarbell, best known for her groundbreaking exposé on the oil industry,...

Experience the harrowing realities of wartime survival in "My Cave Life in Vicksburg," a powerful personal narrative from Mary Ann Loughborough. This gripping account plunges readers into the heart of the Siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War. Loughborough vividly recounts her experiences...

"Recollections of Abraham Lincoln 1847-1865" offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the life of one of America's most iconic figures. Written by Ward Hill Lamon, a close associate and friend of Lincoln, this biography provides firsthand accounts and personal observations spanning Lincoln's political...

"Behind the Scenes, or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House" is Elizabeth Keckley's compelling memoir of her life, offering a unique perspective on American history. As a former slave who purchased her freedom, Keckley's journey took her from the...

Delve into the turbulent history of the Netherlands with John Lothrop Motley's compelling "The Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland, 1613-15." This meticulously researched work offers a profound exploration of Dutch history during a pivotal period, focusing on the life...

An account of the life and death of Prince Lee Boo, a member of the ruling family of the island of Pelew (now Palau) in the western Pacific. The book was written by Captain Wilson, who visited the island in the late 18th century...

Joseph Gutteridge was a fascinating figure in nineteenth-century England, a self-made man who rose to become a successful businessman and politician. In this detailed memoir, his life is chronicled from his humble beginnings to his many accomplishments, providing a window into a bygone era.This...

In late 19th century Africa, native explorer Mehmed Emin Pasha was a crucial figure in the colonial struggles for control over the African continent. In this gripping biography, University of California Economics Professor M.C. Plehn chronicles the life and exploits of this extraordinary figure.This...

This fascinating memoir offers an inside look at the life and career of Clarence King, a renowned geologist, explorer, and writer who played a crucial role in the early development of the American West. Drawing on unpublished letters, photographs, and other archival materials, the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In this classic memoir that explores the Nazi presence in the south of Chile after the war, Marjorie Agosín writes in the voice of her mother, Frida, who grew up as the daughter of European Jewish immigrants in Chile in the World War II...

This book treats more than 750 families that were firmly established, by the time of the work's original publication in 1912, in the central latitudes of the state. Based on a survey of the contents of the volumes, this region was broadly defined by...

Equipped only with the final letters written by her murdered great-grandparents and old photography, the author embarked on a journey into the Holocaust, which led to the story of many murdered relatives and also to surviving relatives around the globe.Author: Susan G. SchoenenbergerISBN-10: 0759685355ISBN-13:...

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...

Moshe's Children presents the inspiring story of Moshe Zeiri, a Jewish carpenter responsible for rescuing hundreds of Jewish refugee children who had survived the Final Solution. During the liberation of Italy, Zeiri, a volunteer in the British Army in Italy, assumed responsibility for and...

Originally published in 1868--when it was attacked as an "indecent book" authored by a "traitorous eavesdropper"--Behind the Scenes is the story of Elizabeth Keckley, who began her life as a slave and became a privileged witness to the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Keckley bought...

A riveting glimpse of life and love during and after World War II--a heart-warming, touching, and thoroughly absorbing true story of a world gone by.In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined twenty-four-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided...

In The DiMaggios, acclaimed sportswriter Tom Clavin reveals the untold Great American Story of three brothers, Joltin' Joe, Dom, and Vince DiMaggio, and the Great American Game--baseball--that would consume their lives.A vivid portrait of a family and the ways in which their shifting fortunes...

Author: T. a. StevensISBN-13: 9798992591903Publisher: Throughline PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/12/2025Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.64d

Between 1840 and 1870 hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic dreamers embarked on the 2000-mile journey into the wide-open frontier of the United States in search of free land gold adventure and a better life Although only a few women were numbered aAuthor: Chris EnssISBN-10:...