Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Linda Or The Young Pilot Of The Belle Creole: A Tale Of Southern Life (1857) is a novel written by Caroline Lee Hentz. The book tells the story of Linda, a young girl who lives in the American South during the mid-19th century. Linda...

Six Months In A House Of Correction: Or The Narrative Of Dorah Mahony is a memoir written by Dorah Mahony in 1835. The book details her experiences as a prisoner in a house of correction in Ireland during the early 19th century. Mahony was...

On Intra-Thoracic Cancer, Part 1: Introductory And Historic Sketch (1865) is a medical book written by John Cockle. The book provides an in-depth analysis of intra-thoracic cancer, which is a type of cancer that affects the organs and tissues within the chest cavity. The...

Legends of the Gulf: Pierre Godey's Story, The Captain's Story, The Island of the Dead is a book written by Charles Winslow Hall and first published in 1870. The book is a collection of three different stories that are set in the Gulf of...

Sketch Of The Life Of Timothy Hinman is a biographical book written by Norman Williams Bingham in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Timothy Hinman, a prominent figure in the early American history. Hinman was born in Connecticut in...

The book ""Life Of Charles Nerinckx: Pioneer Missionary Of Kentucky And Founder Of The Sisters Of Loretto At The Foot Of The Cross"" was written by William Joseph Howlett and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive biography of Charles Nerinckx, a Belgian...

Jennett Cragg, The Quakeress: A Story Of The Plague is a historical novel published in 1877 by author Maria Wright. The book is set in 17th century London during the Great Plague of 1665 and follows the story of Jennett Cragg, a Quaker woman...

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania V1, Historical: Her Pioneers And People, 1800 To 1915 (1917) is a historical book written by William James McKnight. The book provides a comprehensive account of the pioneers and people of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania from 1800 to 1915. It covers the...

Historical Sketches of Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is a book written by Hendrick Bradley Wright in 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Plymouth, a small town in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The author covers various aspects of the town's history,...

My Australian Girlhood: Sketches and Impressions of Bush Life is a memoir written by Rosa Campbell Praed in 1902. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and impressions of her childhood experiences growing up in the Australian bush. Praed was born in 1851...

Life On The Old Plantation In Ante-Bellum Days: Or A Story Based On Facts (1911) is a historical book written by Irving E. Lowery. The book is a narrative of life on a plantation in the United States during the pre-Civil War era. It...

The Life of St. Mildred, Abbess of Minster in Thanet is a book written by A Lay Tertiary of St. Francis and published in 1884. The book is a detailed account of the life of St. Mildred, a Saxon princess who became a nun...

""John Kitchel and Esther Peck: Their Ancestors, Descendants and Some Kindred Families"" is a genealogical book written by George Chalmers McCormick in 1913. The book documents the lineage of John Kitchel and Esther Peck, tracing their ancestry and descendants through several generations. The author...

Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories is a collection of fairy tales compiled by Andrew Lang and first published in 1920. The book includes classic tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Jack and the Beanstalk, as well as...

""John Hall of Wallingford, Connecticut"" is a historical biography written by James Shepard. The book chronicles the life of John Hall, a prominent figure in Wallingford, Connecticut during the 18th century. Hall was a successful businessman, landowner, and politician who played a significant role...

The book titled ""Chronicles Of The Reigns Of Edward I And Edward II V1: Annales Londonienses And Annales Paulini"" was written by William Stubbs and published in 1882. It is a historical account of the reigns of two English kings, Edward I and Edward...

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...

An Enchanted Garden: Fairy Stories is a collection of magical tales written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, who was a popular author of children's books in the late 19th and early 20th century. The book was first published in 1903 and features a series of...

""Chinese Fairy Tales: Forty Stories Told By Almond-Eyed Folk"" is a collection of traditional Chinese folk tales compiled and translated by Adele Marion Fielde. Originally published in 1893, this book contains forty enchanting stories that offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of...

The Three Trials of William Hone is a historical book written by William Hone himself in 1818. The book recounts the three trials that Hone had to undergo in 1817 for publishing a series of political satires that criticized the government and the Church...

A Picture Story Book Of London: Or City Scenes (1866) is a historical book by John Gilbert. The book is a collection of illustrations that depict different scenes and landmarks of London during the 19th century. The illustrations are accompanied by short descriptions that...

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...

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...

A Dark Lantern: A Story With A Prologue is a novel written by Elizabeth Robins and published in 1913. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Gwenda, who is forced to leave...

A Treatise On Machine Tools, Etc. As Made By William Sellers And Company (1877) is a comprehensive guide to the various machine tools manufactured by William Sellers and Company during the late 19th century. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the company's...

""A Reed Shaken With The Wind: A Love Story"" is a novel written by Emily Faithfull and first published in 1873. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the life of the protagonist, Edith Morley, a young woman who is forced to...

Comrades of the Desert is a book written by Ruth Thompson in 1920. It tells the story of four boys who embark on a thrilling adventure in the sagebrush land of the American West. The boys, Tom, Jack, Harry, and Joe, are all best...

A Geographical, Historical, And Topographical Description Of Van Diemen�������s Land: With Important Hints To Emigrants (1822) is a comprehensive guidebook written by George William Evans. The book provides a detailed description of Van Diemen's Land, which is now known as Tasmania, an island state...

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...

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...

""A Brief Account Of The Coronation Of His Majesty, George IV, July 19, 1821"" is a historical book written by an anonymous author. It provides a detailed description of the coronation ceremony of King George IV, which took place on July 19, 1821. The...

The Van Doorn Family, Van Doorn, Van Dorn, Van Doren, Etc., In Holland And America: 1088-1908 (1909) is a historical book written by Abraham Van Doren Honeyman. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Van Doorn family, tracing their roots in Holland back...

The book titled ""The Van Doorn Family, Van Doorn, Van Dorn, Van Doren, Etc., In Holland And America: 1088-1908"" is a historical account of the Van Doorn family that traces its origins back to Holland and follows its journey to America. Written by Abraham...

""Old Jed Prouty: A Narrative Of The Penobscot"" is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Golden and published in 1901. The story is set in the Penobscot region of Maine and follows the life of a man named Jed Prouty, who is known...

Old Time Stories Of The Old North State is a book written by Lutie Andrews McCorkle and published in 1903. The book is a collection of stories and legends from North Carolina, covering topics such as the state's history, folklore, and culture. The stories...

Untold Tales of California is a collection of short stories that depict life during the early days of the American West. Written by Joseph Adams Filcher and originally published in 1903, these stories offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of pioneers...

""The Prophet of Blue River: A Sketch of the Life of Elwood Trueblood"" is a biographical book written by Edith M. Winder and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Elwood Trueblood, a prominent religious figure who lived...

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Lord Bacon's Confession: A Statement of the Facts is a book written by William Hepworth Dixon and published in 1861. The book is a historical account of the life and work of Francis Bacon, a prominent philosopher, statesman, and essayist of the Elizabethan era....

""The Brooks Family of Woburn, Massachusetts"" is a historical book written by William Richard Cutter in 1904. The book highlights the genealogy and history of the Brooks family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in Woburn, Massachusetts. The book contains detailed information...

The Life of Saint Rose of Lima is a biographical work written by Frederick William Faber in 1855. The book details the life of Saint Rose of Lima, a 17th-century Peruvian laywoman who is considered the first saint of the Americas. Faber explores Saint...

The Book of Modern Legal Anecdotes: The Bar, Bench, and Woolsack is a collection of humorous and interesting stories about the legal profession in the 19th century. Written by John Timbs and originally published in 1873, the book features anecdotes about judges, lawyers, and...

""Narrative Of A Five Years������� Residence At Nepaul V1 (1852)"" is a book written by Thomas Smith. The book is a detailed account of the author's five-year stay in Nepal, a small country located in the Himalayas. The book provides a vivid description of...

The Life of Ramanujacharya is a biographical account of the famous Hindu philosopher and theologian Ramanujacharya, written by Govindacharya and published in 1906. Ramanujacharya was a key figure in the development of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism, and this book explores his life,...

The Life of William Budge is a biography of the eponymous William Budge, written by Jesse Robert Stratford Budge and originally published in 1915. The book chronicles the life of William Budge, who was born in England in 1828 and emigrated to the United...

The Life of David Hume is a biography of the Scottish philosopher and historian, David Hume, written by Hume himself in 1777. The book covers Hume's life from his birth in Edinburgh in 1711 to his death in 1776. Hume provides a detailed account...

The Life of William Romaine is a biographical work written by William Bromley Cadogan in 1796. The book chronicles the life of William Romaine, an 18th-century English clergyman and theologian who played a significant role in the evangelical revival movement. The book delves into...

""Some Of The Descendants Of John Webster Of Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1634"" is a genealogy book written by John Calvin Webster and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the descendants of John Webster, who arrived in Ipswich, Massachusetts in 1634. The...

Fielding is a historical novel that tells the story of King Henry VII's last will and testament. Set in 1509, the novel opens with the death of the king and the subsequent power struggle between his two sons, Henry and Arthur. The will, which...

The First Published Life of Abraham Lincoln is a book written by John Locke Scripps and published in 1900. The book is a biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and is considered to be the first published account of...