Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Filling an essential gap in the understanding of warfare during World War II, author Donald E. Anderson describes life as a young enlisted man in Hawaii prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor when he had only six months left in his tour. In...

A European Sojourn is the account of a small-town Jewish teenager who, on his first excursion beyond the borders of his home state, finds himself in a POW work camp in Adorf, Germany. From the day he enters basic training until he endures a...

Read this remarkable and controversial story. Elizabeth Pschorr was born into a wealthy German-Jewish family and married -- during the Nazi regime -- the scion of a prominent Aryan family. Their marriage was declared a "Privileged Mixed Marriage." The author vividly describes life in...

""Masters of Deceit: The Story of Communism in America and How to Fight It"" is a non-fiction book written by J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The book was published in 1958 and provides a detailed account...

""The Story of Robin Hood"" by Andrew Lang is a classic tale of the legendary outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. The story follows Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as they fight against the corrupt Sheriff...

""Chief Joseph's Own Story And General Howard's Comment"" is a book that provides a firsthand account of the Nez Perce War of 1877, as told by Chief Joseph himself. The book also includes commentary from General Oliver Otis Howard, who was a key figure...

""Mary of Scotland"" by Maxwell Anderson is a historical drama that delves into the life of Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland. The play is set in the 16th century and explores the political and personal struggles that Mary faced during her reign. The...

The book ""Horace Mann"" by Elbert Hubbard is a comprehensive biographical account of the life and achievements of Horace Mann, an American education reformer and politician. The book chronicles Mann's early life, education, and career, including his work as a lawyer and his eventual...

""Marcus Aurelius"" by Charles M. Bakewell is a biography of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The book explores the life and reign of Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD, and is known for his philosophical writings, particularly his ""Meditations."" Bakewell delves into...

This book of essays on Child Holocaust Survivors provides insights about the nature of survival, the impact of massive trauma and loss in childhood, and the lifelong consequences of such experiences, including the remarkable resilience of children.Author: Robert KrellISBN-10: 1425137202ISBN-13: 9781425137205Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This book is about two brothers, Edmond Davenport and Absolum Davenport, who brought their families from Pitt County, North Carolina to Wilson County, Tennessee about 1810-1814. Their great grandfather was Richard Davenport whose descendants are the Albemarle Davenports. He was born in 1642 and...

This book is the consolidation of family research carried out over some fifty years. It concentrates on the family name Barrow brought to the island of Barbados in the 17th century. Six separate Barrow families are identified. Early members of five of these families...

In the history of peoples, the veneration of national heroes has been one of the most powerful forces behind great deeds. National consciousness, rather than a matter of frontiers, racial strain or community of customs, is a feeling of attachment to one of those...

While from this volume the reader will learn about the agricultural, economic, cultural, and political systems in place in Pomerania in the mid 1800's, its greater appeal today might be for the role Adolph von Thadden played in the church of his day and...

A Polish Christmas With A Magical Christmas Tree. This is story when I growing in Poland, And I was about thirteen year old, and how learn about Christmas Eve Dinner, And we share the wafer, from the oldest to the youngest. After dinner we...

A collection of over 100 biographical sketches and photo portraits of Portola area senior citizens.Author: Ray DonnenwirthISBN-10: 141965179XISBN-13: 9781419651793Publisher: Booksurge PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/27/2006Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.46lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.79d

Vinegarroon: The Saga of Judge Roy Bean, Law West of the Pecos is a historical biography written by Ruel McDaniel. The book tells the story of Judge Roy Bean, a notorious figure in the Old West who served as a justice of the peace...

The Entire Memoirs of Marguerite De Valois is a book written by Queen Marguerite De Valois, the daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici. The book is a memoir that chronicles the life of the Queen from her childhood to...

The Eighteenth Brumaire Of Louis Bonaparte is a political essay written by Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist. The book was first published in 1852 and is considered one of Marx's most significant works. The title refers to the coup d'�����tat...

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...

""Leon Blum: From Poet to Premier"" is a biography of the French politician Leon Blum, written by Richard L. Stokes. The book traces Blum's life from his early years as a literary figure and socialist activist to his eventual rise to become the first...

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, My Boss is a memoir written by Grace Tully, who served as personal secretary to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for over a decade. The book provides an insider's perspective on Roosevelt's presidency, from his early days in office to his leadership...

The Life of St. Katherine of Alexandria is a book written by John Capgrave that tells the story of the life of St. Katherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. The book details the life of Katherine, from...

A Man Unafraid: The Story of John Charles Fremont is a biographical account of the life and achievements of John Charles Fremont, written by Herbert Bashford. Fremont was a prominent explorer, military officer, and politician in the 19th century who played a significant role...

A fascinating first hand history of the US Army Antiaircraft and Air Defense Artillery from 1939 to 1970, personally experienced by the author, Colonel Wilfred O. Boettiger. In 1939, certain that the US would soon be fighting World War II, 19-year old Wilfred Boettiger,...

By way of introducing my readers to a special world, often known only to the orthodox Chassidic Jewish community, I have selected to share my experiences as an eight-year-old American boy. I am the third of nine children, the oldest boy and named after...

HEAR MY SILENCE is the factual account of the problems Roger Small generated and experienced as the food service director of the Sullivan County Nursing Home in unity, New Hampshire. The home was county owned and poorly managed as detailed in Hear My Silence....

The author takes the reader on a compelling odyssey, beginning with a wartime mystery which endured for nearly sixty years. A compelling and often gripping story of loss and discovery.Author: Kenneth BreauxISBN-10: 1412011655ISBN-13: 9781412011655Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/09/2006Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

"Make room for Colonel Crockett " said the usher at the White House, one evening, when the famous Congressman from the backwoods presented himself with a number of other callers. "Colonel Crockett makes room for himself " was the exclamation of the Member as...

The story of the Riel-led rebellion in the Canadian Red River country. Louis Riel, the Canadian religious figure and prophet of a new order in the West who was plagued with bouts of insanity, was a once enigmatic man who has become one o...

A comprehensive biography of Sir Francis Drake by the noted 19th century scholar and author. Contents: The Reformation Man The Spanish Main The Mule-Trains Gloriana and Her Knights An Ocean Tragedy Waking the South Sea The Great Mistake The Dragon Loosed Singeing the King...

Apple-blossoms that gladdened the hearts, and fruits that brought comfort and pleasure to the rude firesides of the earliest settlers in the Middle West, were the living memorials of an apostle of beauty, peace and social service who is now almost forgotten. Explorer, missionary,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: H. Stanley RedgroveISBN-10: 1408606801ISBN-13: 9781408606803Publisher:...

An original and provocative study of the evolution of Shakespeare's image, building on the success of Duncan-Jones' acclaimed biography, Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life. Taking a broadly chronological approach, she investigates Shakespeare's changing reputation, as a man, an actor and a poet, both from his...

This classic book is Emil Ludwig's 1927 biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, "Napoleon". This fantastic biography continues to be arguably unparalleled in its treatment of the life and mind of Napoleon, and constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the subject. Contents include:...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Chalotie KelloggISBN-10: 1406755389ISBN-13: 9781406755381Publisher: Kellogg...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Plutarch, George LongISBN-10: 1406745375ISBN-13: 9781406745375Publisher:...

This beautifully illustrated new biography of Cleopatra draws on literary, archaeological, and art historical evidence to paint an intimate and compelling portrait of the most famous Queen of Egypt. Deconstructs the image of Cleopatra to uncover the complex historical figure behind the myth Examines...

Like many European Jews, Sam Iwry began his life in Poland, but at the age of ten fled with his family to Russia before World War I. At age 29, Iwry was forced to flee again - this time from the Soviets - and...

Author: Altha MurphyISBN-10: 1403330646ISBN-13: 9781403330642Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2002Pages: 188Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

A vivid and gripping wartime saga from a real-life heroine who impersonated an Aryan Christian and fought the Nazis by smuggling weapons to the underground during World War II. From the smoldering streets to the blackened battlefields of several countries, Games lived a fugitive's...

"You're Nellie Westrop and don't you forget it.We'll see each other again one day, but until we do, take good care of yourself.Live a good life.Now go, my love."From the author of Silver Darlings comes LK Wilde's captivating portrayal of the life of Queenie...

How did a former Austrian corporal in the Bavarian army with no apparent gift for leadership or strategy become the leader of one of the most civilized countries in Europe and turn it into a nightmare state? Even as Hitler's troops forged a relentless...

Thomas L Knowlton: Colonel, Patriot, Spymaster, and Soldier of the American Revolution.Colonel Thomas L Knowlton bravely fought and died in the revolutionary war. He is seen as America's first intelligence officer because his unit Knowlton's Rangers reconnoitered and gathered information during the beginnings of...

Every County has its written history, but few are as accurately written as this one.Hugh J. Dobbs writes the history of Gage County, Nebraska, as authentically as possible. In this book, you'll find that Dobbs traces the history of Gage County all the way...

This novel, written in the Creative Nonfiction genre, is factually accurate. As the author, my primary goal in writing in this style is to communicate the truthful information, just like a seasoned journalist, but to shape it in such a way that it reads...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

1066 is the most famous date in English history. On 14 October, on Senlac Hill near Hastings, a battle was fought that would change the face of England forever. Over the next twenty years, Norman culture was imposed on England, and English politics and...

This latest volume in the definitive six-volume biography of Herbert Hoover tracks Hoover's life and career from 1918 to 1928 - a period defined largely by his role as United States Secretary of Commerce and leading directly to his election as the thirty-first President...

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...