Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Story of Jewish Holidays and Customs for Young People is a book written by Dorothy F. Zeligs that provides a comprehensive overview of Jewish holidays and customs. The book is intended for young readers and is designed to provide them with a greater...

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 World, Historical And Actual: What Has Been And What Is is a book written by Frank Gilbert and published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive overview of world history up until the time of its publication, covering a wide range of topics...

The Choate Story Book is a collection of stories and anecdotes compiled by Joseph Hodges Choate, a prominent American lawyer and diplomat. The book was first published in 1903 and contains a variety of tales ranging from humorous to inspiring. Many of the stories...

""Case of the Colonists of the Eastern Frontier of the Cape of Good Hope"" is a book written by Robert Godlonton and published in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the struggles faced by the colonists living in the Eastern Frontier of...

Sketches of the Waldenses is a book published in 1846 by the Religious Tract Society. The book provides a detailed account of the Waldenses, a Christian sect that originated in the 12th century in the Piedmont region of Italy. The author of the book,...

Memoirs of General Lafayette and of the French Revolution of 1830 is a book written by Bernard Sarrans and published in 1833. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of General Lafayette, a French military officer and aristocrat who played...

The Story Of Helen Troy is a historical novel written by Constance Cary Harrison. The book tells the story of the legendary beauty, Helen of Troy, who is said to have caused the Trojan War. The novel is set in ancient Greece and explores...

The Story Of Georgia And The Georgia People, 1732 To 1860 is a comprehensive historical account of the state of Georgia and its people during the period between 1732 and 1860. The book is written by George Gilman Smith, who was a renowned historian...

""The Campaign of Garibaldi in the Two Sicilies: A Personal Narrative"" is a historical account of the military campaign led by Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi in southern Italy during the mid-19th century. The book is written by Charles Stuart Forbes, a British naval officer...

""Tecumseh and His Times: The Story of a Great Indian"" is a historical biography written by John M. Oskison. The book tells the story of Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior and leader who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Tecumseh was a...

The Life of James Robertson is a biography written by Charles W. Gordon that delves into the life and accomplishments of James Robertson, a prominent figure in American history. The book provides a comprehensive look at Robertson's life, from his birth in Virginia in...

Out Of The House Of Bondage is a book written by Kelly Miller and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the African American experience in the United States, with a focus on the period of enslavement and the years immediately...

The Nuns of Minsk is a historical narrative written by Makryna Mieczyslawska, the Abbess of the Basilian Convent of Minsk. The book was originally published in 1846 and tells the story of the lives of nuns in the convent during a time of political...

The book ""Story Of The Massacre Of St. Bartholomew�������s Day And The Story Of Joan Of Arc, Or The Maid Of Orleans"" is a historical account of two significant events in French history. The first part of the book details the infamous Massacre of...

Memoirs of Gregor McGregor is a historical book written by M. Rafter, first published in 1820. The book is a fascinating account of the life and times of Gregor McGregor, a Scottish soldier and adventurer who played a pivotal role in the Latin American...

The remarkable untold story of Thomas Jefferson's three daughters--two white and free, one black and enslaved--and the divergent paths they forged in a newly independent America FINALIST FOR THE GEORGE WASHINGTON PRIZE - "Beautifully written . . . To a nuanced study of Jefferson's...

This book is dedicated to preserving the story of Hungarian reformed Jews beginning in the 1800s through to the current day, 2024. It describes the unique experiences of the Hungarian Reform Jewish middle class during this period, based on the author's family history and...

"Daughter of the Sky: The Story of Amelia Earhart" by Paul L. Briand offers a compelling biography of one of aviation's most iconic figures. This meticulously prepared account chronicles the life and achievements of Amelia Earhart, a pioneering female pilot who defied expectations and...

Embark on a captivating journey to turn-of-the-century Morocco with R. B. Cunninghame Graham's "Mogreb-el-Acksa: A Journey in Morocco." This meticulously prepared edition invites you to explore the heart of North Africa through the eyes of a celebrated adventurer and writer. Cunninghame Graham, known for...

Delve into the tumultuous reign of "Henry IV, Makers of History" and witness the dramatic events that shaped France at the turn of the 17th century. John S. C. Abbott's historical biography offers a compelling portrait of this pivotal figure in European history. Explore...

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of 19th-century Africa with David Livingstone's "A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and Its Tributaries, And of the Discovery of the Lakes Shirwa & Nyassa, 1858-1864." This meticulously prepared edition chronicles Livingstone's...

Discover the extraordinary life of Charles Carleton Coffin, the war correspondent, traveler, author, and statesman who witnessed and chronicled pivotal moments in American history. This biography, penned by William Elliot Griffis, delves into the experiences of Coffin during the tumultuous 19th century, particularly his...

Uncover the fascinating life and achievements of philosopher-scientist Roger Bacon, one of the most important thinkers of the medieval era.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...

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,...

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,...

A Nazi Childhood is a disturbing and intimate portrait of Germany and the Third Reich from the recaptures perpective of a highly-perceptive child. A censored version of this memoir was first published in 1983. This is the posthumous, complete, uncensored story. As the war...

Previously unpublished letters offering a view of everyday life in north Florida before the Civil WarIn 1840, twenty-three-year-old George Long Brown migrated from New Hampshire to north Florida, a region just emerging from the devastating effects of the Second Seminole War. This volume presents...

The Essential Ronald Reagan recounts-in a concise way-the extraordinary life and career of a great American president from his small-town Midwestern roots through his Hollywood film star days to his presidential role as redeemer of the American dream and victorious leader in the Cold...

Follow the true life story of a young girl as she comes of age in Nazi Germany during World War II.Barely fifteen when Hitler leads his nation into the darkest period in its history, she makes the perilous journey to adulthood amidst the bombings...

The Life of the Reverend Philip Henry is a biographical account of the life and ministry of Philip Henry, written by his son-in-law Matthew Henry. Philip Henry was a prominent Puritan minister in 17th century England, known for his devotion to God and his...

Sojourner Truth: Prophet of Social Justice provides a concise biography of this important figure, integrating her religious life in ways that shed light on Truth's work and the religious movements of her day. Author: Isabelle Kinnard RichmanISBN-10: 0415808707ISBN-13: 9780415808705Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2016Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The correspondence of the Puritan divine Richard Baxter is an unusually rich source of evidence for seventeenth-century history, particularly the period's involved ecclesiastical history and its intellectual, cultural, and bibliographical tastes. These two volumes present the 1250 extant letters by and to Baxter.Author: N....

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,...

By any measure, Julius Caesar is one of the most significant and famous figures in Roman history. Self-identified as a "popular" politician, he advocated for effective government to better the lives of average Romans, but believed such a government could not be based upon...

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,...

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,...

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,...