Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Romantic Realities is a historical account of the construction of the Pacific Railroads in the late 19th century. Written by Grenville Mellen Dodge in 1889, the book details the challenges and triumphs of building the transcontinental railways that connected the East and West coasts...

Zsa Zsa Gabor: My Story is an autobiography written by the legendary actress and socialite, Zsa Zsa Gabor, with the help of Frank Gerold. The book offers an intimate look into the life of one of Hollywood's most iconic figures, from her childhood in...

The Arizona Sketch Book is a collection of fifty historical sketches written by Frank Cullen Brophy. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Arizona's history, from the prehistoric era to the early twentieth century. The sketches cover a range of topics, including the Native...

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Under The Hill: Or The Story Of Venus And Tannhauser by Audrey Beardsley is a novel that retells the classic medieval legend of Tannhauser, a knight who becomes enamored with the goddess Venus and is lured into her underground realm. In this version, Beardsley...

The Life of Sir Isaac Newton is a biography written by David Brewster and first published in 1838. The book chronicles the life of one of the most influential scientists in history, Sir Isaac Newton. It covers his childhood, education, early career, and his...

The Molly Maguires of Pennsylvania or Ireland in America: A True Narrative is a historical book written by Ernest W. Lucy and published in 1882. The book tells the story of the Molly Maguires, a secret society of Irish miners who operated in Pennsylvania...

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The Wright Ancestry Of Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset And Wicomico Counties, Maryland (1907) is a book written by Charles W. Wright that explores the history and genealogy of the Wright family in Maryland. The book provides a detailed account of the ancestry of the Wrights...

Gammer Gurton�������s Famous Histories Of Sir Guy Of Warwick, Sir Bevis Of Hampton, Tom Hickathrift, Friar Bacon, Robin Hood (1846) is a collection of five classic English tales that have been passed down through generations. The book is written by Gammer Gurton and was...

Daily Conversation With God, Exemplified In The Holy Life Of Armelle Nicolas (1767) is a religious book written by Jeanne De La Nativite. The book is a biographical account of the life of Armelle Nicolas, a French peasant who lived in the 17th century...

The Story of Ahikar is a book that was first published in 1898 and is written by Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare. The book is a compilation of various versions of the story of Ahikar, a wise and virtuous man from ancient Assyria. The versions included...

""Stories and Folklore of West Cornwall"" is a book written by William Bottrell and originally published in 1880. The book is a compilation of traditional stories and folklore from the West Cornwall region of England. Bottrell, who was born and raised in the area,...

The Nuns of Port Royal is a book written by Mary E. Lowndes and published in 1909. The book is a collection of narratives written by nuns who lived in the convent of Port Royal in the 17th century. The nuns were part of...

The Story Of Daniel: For The Use Of Young People (1873) is a book written by Louis Gaussen. The book tells the story of Daniel, a young man who is taken captive by the Babylonians and rises to become a powerful advisor to the...

""The Story of Jane Austen's Life"" is a biographical book written by Oscar Fay Adams and first published in 1891. It follows the life of the renowned British novelist, Jane Austen, from her childhood to her untimely death at the age of 41. The...

The Ancestors, Kin And Descendants Of John Warden And Narcissa Davis Warden (1901) is a historical book written by William Albert Warden. The book is a comprehensive account of the ancestry, relatives, and descendants of John Warden and Narcissa Davis Warden, who were prominent...

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Camp Life In Fiordland, New Zealand: A Tale Of The Sutherland Falls is a book written by William McHutcheson and first published in 1892. The book is a fascinating account of the author's experiences during his travels to Fiordland, New Zealand, and his adventures...

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The Story of the Red Cross Knight: From Spenser's Fairy Queen is a book written by Edmund Spenser and first published in 1885. The book is based on Spenser's epic poem, The Faerie Queene, and tells the story of the Red Cross Knight. The...

""A Pioneer Home Maker, 1787-1866: A Sketch Of The Life Of Louisa Maria Montgomery"" is a biographical book written by Louisa Maria Edwards. The book tells the story of Louisa Maria Montgomery, a pioneering woman who lived in the United States during the 19th...

One of the Warner Family in America is a historical book written by Andrew F. Warner and published in 1892. The book chronicles the life and genealogy of the Warner family in America, tracing their roots back to their origins in England. The author...

Colonel Henry L. Kendrick, U.S.A. is a biography written by Marvin Richardson Vincent in 1892. The book chronicles the life and career of Colonel Henry L. Kendrick, who was a distinguished officer in the United States Army. Kendrick served in the Civil War and...

The Story Of A Boston Family is a historical novel written by Caroline Wells Healey Dall in 1903. The book depicts the life of a wealthy family living in Boston during the 19th century. The story revolves around the family patriarch, a successful businessman...

The Runkle Family: Being An Account Of The Runkels In Europe, And Their Descendants In America (1899) is a historical book written by Benjamin Van Doren Fisher. The book provides a detailed account of the Runkle family, tracing their origins back to Europe and...

The Runkle Family: Being An Account Of The Runkels In Europe, And Their Descendants In America is a historical book written by Benjamin Van Doren Fisher and published in 1899. The book provides a detailed account of the Runkle family, tracing their roots back...

""The Favorites of Henry of Navarre"" is a historical fiction novel written by Le Petit Homme Rouge and published in 1910. The story takes place in 16th century France during the reign of King Henry IV, also known as Henry of Navarre. The novel...

Without Beauty: Or The Story Of A Plain Woman (1883) is a novel written by Zenaide Marie A. Fleuriot. The story revolves around the life of a plain-looking woman named Jeanne, who has been overlooked and undervalued by society due to her lack of...

William Claiborne of Virginia: With Some Account of His Pedigree is a historical book written by John Herbert Claiborne and published in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive account of William Claiborne, a prominent figure in Virginia's colonial history. William Claiborne was a politician...

The Heir: A Love Story is a novel written by British author Victoria Sackville-West and first published in 1922. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Isabella, who is the only child of a wealthy and influential family. As the...

The Life of Benjamin Franklin is a biographical account of one of America's most celebrated founding fathers, written by the man himself. Originally published in 1809, this book chronicles Franklin's life from his humble beginnings as a printer's apprentice in Boston to his rise...

Selections From The Anecdotes Of Valerius Maximus is a book that was published in 1897 and is written by Maximus, Valerius. The book is designed for beginners and contains a selection of anecdotes that have been adapted for easy understanding. The book also includes...

Scioto Sketches is a historical account of the discovery and settlement of Scioto County, Ohio, written by Henry Towne Bannon and originally published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early history of the region, including the Native American tribes that...

Winter Sports at Huntington Lake Lodge in the High Sierras: The Story of the First Annual Ice and Snow Carnival (1916) is a historical account of the inaugural winter sports event held at Huntington Lake Lodge in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. The...

""The Life of Florence Nightingale"" is a biography written by Sarah A. Tooley and published in 1905. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Florence Nightingale, a British nurse who became famous for her work during the Crimean War. Nightingale is credited with...

The book titled ""The Border Settlers Of Northwestern Virginia From 1768 To 1795: Embracing The Life Of Jesse Hughes And Other Noted Scouts Of The Great Woods Of The Trans-Allegheny"" is a historical account written by Lucullus Virgil McWhorter in 1915. The book provides...

Remarks on Cavalry is a book written by Charles Emmanuel De Warnery in 1798. It is a comprehensive guide to cavalry tactics and techniques, written for the benefit of military officers and soldiers. The book covers a wide range of topics related to cavalry,...

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Thirteen Views of the Castle of St. Donat's, Glamorganshire is a book written by George Thomas Clark and published in 1871. The book features thirteen illustrations of the Castle of St. Donat's, a historic castle located in Glamorganshire, Wales. Each illustration is accompanied by...

The Story of Amis and Amile is a medieval romance written by William Morris in 1896. The story is set in France and tells the tale of two childhood friends, Amis and Amile, who are separated when Amis becomes a knight and Amile becomes...

Remarks of Jonathan Edwards on the Trinity is a book that was published in 1881 and written by Edwards Amasa Park. The book is a collection of sermons and writings by Jonathan Edwards, a prominent American theologian and preacher from the 18th century. In...

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The Papal Bull, In Coena Domini: With A Short Historical Introduction (1848) is a book written by the Roman Catholic Church. The book contains the text of the papal bull In Coena Domini, which was issued by the Pope to reaffirm the authority of...

""Life of the Cure d'Ars"" is a biography written by Alfred Monnin in 1865. The book chronicles the life of Saint John Vianney, a French Catholic priest who is known for his holiness and devotion to his parishioners. Vianney spent most of his life...

""Stories of the Old Dominion: From the Settlement to the End of the Revolution"" is a historical book written by John Esten Cooke and first published in 1879. The book tells the story of Virginia, a state that played a significant role in the...

The Jew of Denmark: A Tale is a novel written by M. Goldschmidt and published in 1852. The story follows the life of a Jewish man named Aaron, who lives in Denmark during the early 19th century. Aaron is a successful businessman and a...

The Forests of Maryland is a book written by Fred Wilson Besley and first published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to the forests of Maryland, covering topics such as the state's history of forest management, the different types of forests found...

""John Patton and His Descendants"" is a historical book written by Joseph Wilson Patton and published in 1922. The book chronicles the life of John Patton, who was born in Ireland in 1713 and later immigrated to America. It traces his family lineage through...