Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Historic Families of Kentucky is a book written by Thomas Marshall Green and published in 1889. The book is a detailed account of the prominent families that played a significant role in the history of Kentucky. It provides a comprehensive history of the state,...

The Life of Dr. Orpen is a biographical book written by Emma L. Le Fanu and first published in 1860. The book tells the story of the life of Dr. Orpen, a prominent physician in Ireland during the 18th century. The book is divided...

""Lewchew and the Lewchewans"" is a travelogue written by George Smith, chronicling his visit to the island of Lewchew, also known as Loo Choo, in October of 1850. The book provides a detailed account of Smith's experiences on the island, including his interactions with...

Book II of The Family of John Stone: One of the First Settlers of Guilford, Connecticut is a historical account written by Truman Lewis Stone and published in 1898. The book provides a detailed genealogy of the Stone family, tracing their lineage back to...

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Captain John Mason, The Founder Of New Hampshire: Including His Tract On Newfoundland 1620, The American Charters In Which He Was A Grantee (1887) is a historical book that focuses on the life and legacy of Captain John Mason, who is considered the founder...

A Story of a Wooden Horse is a classic children's book written by Emile Bayard in 1878. The book tells the story of a wooden horse that comes to life and embarks on a series of adventures. The wooden horse is owned by a...

The Story Of My Childhood is an autobiographical book written by Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross. The book was originally published in 1907 and provides a detailed account of Barton's childhood and early life experiences. Barton begins the book by...

The Story of the Romans is a historical book written by Helene Adeline Guerber and published in 1896. The book provides a narrative of the history of Rome, from its mythical founding by Romulus and Remus to the fall of the Western Roman Empire...

Vignettes of Portsmouth is a book written by Helen Pearson and published in 1913. The book is a collection of short stories that provide representations of diverse historic places in Old Portsmouth, England. The stories are illustrated with beautiful black and white photographs that...

The Story of Washington is a historical book written by Jessie R. Smith in 1898. The book tells the story of George Washington, the first President of the United States, and his life from his childhood to his death. The author takes the reader...

""The Monongahela of Old"" is a historical book written by James Veech and published in 1910. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Southwestern Pennsylvania up to the year 1800. The author has used a variety of sources to compile this...

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The Jefferson Borden Mutiny, Trial Of George Miller, John Glew, And William Smith: For Murder On The High Seas, Before Clifford And Lowell (1876) is a historical book written by John G. Stetson. The book tells the story of the Jefferson Borden mutiny, which...

""Robert Coe, Puritan: His Ancestors And Descendants, 1340-1910, With Notices Of Other Coe Families"" is a genealogical book written by Joseph Gardner Bartlett and published in 1911. The book traces the ancestry and descendants of Robert Coe, a Puritan who immigrated to America in...

""The Story of Iron and Steel"" is a historical account of the development of iron and steel from ancient times through the early 20th century. Written by Joseph Russell Smith and originally published in 1908, the book covers the discovery of iron and its...

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""By The Good Saint Anne: A Story Of Modern Quebec"" is a novel written by Anna Chapin Ray and published in 1904. The story is set in Quebec, Canada, and follows the life of a young woman named Anne Douglas. Anne is a Protestant...

Bessie Gordon's Story is a novel written by Maggie Symington in 1874. The book follows the life of Bessie Gordon, a young woman who is forced to leave her home and family due to financial struggles. Bessie moves to a new town and begins...

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A Land Girl's Love Story is a novel written by Berta Ruck and published in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Joan who decides to become a land girl during World War I. The land girls were women...

""A Hard Woman: A Story In Scenes"" is a novel written by Violet Hunt and was first published in 1895. The book is a character study of a woman named Mrs. Grace Maughan, who is known for her hard and unyielding nature. The story...

""Son of Woman: The Story of D.H. Lawrence"" is a biography written by John Middleton Murry about the life of the renowned English writer D.H. Lawrence. The book delves into Lawrence's background, his upbringing, and his struggles as a writer. It explores Lawrence's relationships...

""The Fall of the Russian Empire: The Story of the Last of the Romanovs and the Coming of the Bolsheviki"" is a historical account of the events leading up to the fall of the Russian Empire and the subsequent rise of the Bolshevik regime...

""Five Men of Frankfort: The Story of the Rothschilds"" is a non-fiction book written by Marcus Eli Ravage. The book tells the story of the Rothschild family, one of the most powerful and influential families in the world of finance. The Rothschilds originated in...

B. E. F.: The Whole Story Of The Bonus Army is a historical book written by W. W. Waters. The book tells the story of the Bonus Army, a group of World War I veterans who marched on Washington D.C. in 1932 to demand...

Traders to the Navajos: The Story of the Wetherills of Kayenta is a non-fiction book written by Francis Gillmor. The book tells the story of the Wetherill family, who were traders with the Navajo people in the early 20th century. The Wetherills were instrumental...

Jolita of the Jungle is a captivating adventure story by Alice Fessenden Peterson. The book tells the story of Jolita, a young girl who lives in the African jungle with her tribe, the Bush People. Jolita is a brave and curious girl who loves...

""The Light In The Prison Window: The Life Story Of Hans Nielsen Hauge"" is a biographical book written by Wilhelm Pettersen. The book tells the story of Hans Nielsen Hauge, a Norwegian farmer and lay preacher who played a significant role in the religious...

Border Fights And Fighters is a historical book written by Cyrus Townsend Brady in 1902. The book is a collection of stories about the pioneers who lived between the Alleghenies and the Mississippi River, and in the Texan Republic. The book covers the period...

""When They Were Children"" is a book written by Amy Steedman and published in 1914. The book is a collection of stories about the childhoods of famous men and women. The stories provide a glimpse into the early lives of these individuals and how...

The Russian Story Book, published in 1916, is a collection of folk tales and legends from ancient Russian sources. The book contains stories from the song cycles of Kiev and Novgorod, as well as other early sources. The tales are retold by Richard Wilson,...

This Country Of Ours: The Story Of The United States is a historical book written by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the United States, from the arrival of the first explorers to the end...

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Pascarel: Only A Story V3 is a novel written by Ouida and first published in 1873. It is the third volume in the Pascarel series, which follows the adventures of a young Italian musician named Pascarel. In this volume, Pascarel finds himself in Paris,...

The Life and Adventures of Thomas Titmouse and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Samuel G. Goodrich and published in 1855. The book follows the life of Thomas Titmouse, a poor orphan boy who rises to wealth and success through...

Plantation Stories Of Old Louisiana is a historical non-fiction book written by Andrews Wilkinson and published in 1914. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about life on Louisiana plantations during the antebellum period, before the Civil War. The author draws on...

""Men of Achievement in the Great Southwest"" is a historical book written by George Ward Burton, published in 1904. The book explores the pioneer struggles of men during the early days in Los Angeles and Southern California. It focuses on the lives of prominent...

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Black Spirits And White: A Book Of Ghost Stories is a collection of eerie and spine-chilling tales written by Ralph Adams Cram and first published in 1895. The book is divided into two sections - ""Black Spirits"" and ""White Spirits"" - with each section...

""Rodari, Sculptor: A Story of Pisa"" is a historical fiction novel written by Virginia E. Pennoyer in 1901. The story takes place in Pisa, Italy, during the 16th century and follows the life of a young sculptor named Rodari. Rodari is a talented artist...

Gramercy Park: A Story of New York is a novel written by John Seymour Wood. The book is set in the 19th century and tells the story of a young man named John Maynard, who moves to New York City from a small town...

""Billy Graham: The Personal Story Of The Man, His Message And His Mission"" is a biography written by Stanley High that delves into the life and impact of one of the most influential Christian evangelists of the 20th century. The book covers Graham's humble...

The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Tale Of The Greatest Life Ever Lived is a book written by Fulton Oursler. It is a retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, considered by many to be the greatest story ever told. The book is divided...

The Camille DeRose Story is an autobiographical book written by Camille DeRose herself. The book tells the story of Camille's life, from her childhood to her adult years. Camille grew up in a small town in the United States and faced numerous challenges throughout...

""Dr. LeBaron and His Daughters: A Story of the Old Colony"" is a historical novel written by Jane G. Austin. The book is set in the early 18th century in the Plymouth Colony of Massachusetts and follows the lives of Dr. LeBaron and his...

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