Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Author: Arnold RosenISBN-10: 1441564764ISBN-13: 9781441564764Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2009Pages: 392Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Author: Lester D. ParkerISBN-10: 1441546057ISBN-13: 9781441546050Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2009Pages: 230Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Author: Arthur W. DuBoisISBN-10: 1441536868ISBN-13: 9781441536860Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/25/2009Pages: 268Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

Although little known today, this story was once widely regarded as a classic of American literature. First published in 1682, it has seen over forty editions in the past three centuries, and it marked the beginning of a very popular and uniquely American form...

Lewis H. Carlson was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan, the only child of a Jewish father and a Scandinavian mother. It was the depth of the Great Depression, there was no work, and so-called "mixed" marriages meant additional pressures on a young couple...

"You ought to write a book about it." The "it" is my involvement in banking since the end of World War II, and the suggestion comes from friends and colleagues as well as from assorted family members, doubtless weary of my stories. My usual...

"A dramatic journey from a nightmarish childhood in a Romanian concentration camp to the adult's painful fight for a meaningful existence. An impressive document of human resilience, a luminous portrait of a never embittered survivor, gifted with an exact "Honest and brave. A monument...

This collection of humorous short stories tells the tale of a pond in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. Formed in the last ice age, the mountain pond has served as a magnet to animals and humans ever since. Pat Neal moved into an...

Jacob Rassen's life (1905 - 1986) reflects much of the Jewish history of the twentieth century, from the last years of the Eastern European shtetl to modern America. His life was shaped by four wars: two "local" wars in Lithuania and the two World...

Within these pages is history of some of the original immigrant, his family and his brothers family as well as marriage and death records. Even though the records are still incomplete, I have included many anecdotes, obituaries and photos of interest. Many Huffmaster families...

Three months after the Nazi's marched down the streets of her town in Poland, Marian Kampinski turned fourteen years old. Her childhood destroyed, she spent the rest of her adolescence haunted and hunted by the Nazi. Remember Me is Marian's inspiring story of miraculously...

Dr. Calvin J. Spann shares memories of his full, exciting life, including stories of his service in World War II. Due to the rigid pattern of racial segregation prevailing in the United States at that time, 966 black military aviators were trained at an...

En su libro de memorias Nieve en La Habana, el cual gano el Premio Nacional del Libro en 2003, Carlos Eire narra su ninez en Cuba en la epoca del triunfo de la revolucion y la llegada al poder de Fidel Castro. Esa historia...

An eyewitness account of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and its aftermath, newly translated into English.Author: Konstantin Ivanovich Globachev, Sofia Nikolaevna GlobachevaISBN-10: 1438464622ISBN-13: 9781438464626Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/02/2018Pages: 364Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

A memoir of 1945-1955 in Chatsworth, New Jersey, Cranberry Capitol of the Pine Barrens.Author: Lynn OchbergISBN-10: 1438246757ISBN-13: 9781438246758Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/13/2008Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

The Abolition of the State, written by Sigmund Englander in 1873, is a historical and critical analysis of various political parties advocating for different forms of government in the United States. The book examines the arguments and beliefs of those advocating for direct government,...

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...

Author: Cyrus ArmitageISBN-10: 1437039758ISBN-13: 9781437039757Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2008Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

Bahama Songs And Stories: A Contribution To Folklore is a book written by Charles Lincoln Edwards and published in 1895. The book is a collection of folk songs and stories from the Bahamas, a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. Edwards spent several...

The Here And Now Story Book: Two To Seven Year Olds is a children's book written by Lucy Sprague Mitchell and published in 1921. The book is designed for children between the ages of two and seven and contains a collection of short stories...

Bird Woman, Sacajawea, The Guide Of Lewis And Clark: Her Own Story Now First Given To The World (1918) is a historical non-fiction book written by James Willard Schultz. The book is a biographical account of Sacajawea, a Native American woman who acted as...

The Last Attachment: The Story Of Byron And Teresa Guiccioli is a biographical book written by Iris Origo. The book tells the story of the famous poet Lord Byron and his relationship with Teresa Guiccioli, an Italian countess. The book is set in the...

Author: Joann Smith BartlettISBN-10: 1436344751ISBN-13: 9781436344753Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2009Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

Author: Fred WaltherISBN-10: 1436344565ISBN-13: 9781436344562Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2008Pages: 248Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

My Grandfather's Mill - Journey to Freedom is a true story - part history, part biography. It focuses on two families and their two infant children, Andrew and Chrystyna, born in Western Ukraine at the height of the Second World War. Their parents fought...

The use of American Prisoners of War (POW) as slave labor by the Japanese is a story that has been left untold in most history books and is unknown by many today. Ninety percent of the POWs who perished in World War II died...

Author: Staff Sergeant Luther Irwin Kelley, Luther Irwin KelleyISBN-10: 1436325056ISBN-13: 9781436325059Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/25/2008Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

"I think your idea of leaving if Vicksburg falls is a very good one, for your section of the country will certainly be overrun in that event. Should the necessity arise come out & come out at once & we will do what we...

This story has been written from a genealogical standpoint to provide insight into the Knight family's movement from slavery to owners of the plantation manor. The story has its origin with the Knight family as plantation owners in Georgia in the early 1800s and...

Meetings with Mrs. Collins Mary Bridget Collins survived the Irish Potato Famine and endured hard years of homesteading in Minnesota with an abusive husband. In 1880, she escaped with her young daughter Rose, and made her way across the Great Plains to Montana working...

""A Narrative Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship Globe, Of Nantucket, In The Pacific Ocean, January, 1824"" is a historical account written by William Lay. The book chronicles the events that occurred during the mutiny on board the ship Globe, which was sailing...

101 Zen Stories is a collection of short, insightful stories that offer a glimpse into the world of Zen Buddhism. Compiled by Nyogen Senzaki, a Japanese Zen master who brought Zen to the United States in the early 20th century, these stories are meant...

""Mary Moody Emerson"" is a biographical book written by George Tolman that tells the story of Mary Moody Emerson, an American essayist and a pioneer feminist who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book explores the life of Mary Moody Emerson, her...

The Story of the Fifth Bombardment Group: Heavy is a detailed historical account of the Fifth Bombardment Group, a United States Army Air Forces unit that served during World War II. Written by the group's Historical Officer, this book provides a comprehensive overview of...

""I Find Treason: The Story Of An American Anti-Nazi Agent"" by Richard Rollins is a gripping and thrilling account of a young American agent's journey to infiltrate and dismantle a powerful Nazi spy ring operating in the United States during World War II. The...

The Big Yankee: The Life Of Carlson Of The Raiders is a biographical book written by Michael Blankfort. The book tells the story of Evans Carlson, a Marine Corps officer who led the Carlson's Raiders during World War II. Carlson was known for his...

The Life Of Ted Horn: American Racing Champion is a biography written by Russ Catlin that details the life and career of Ted Horn, a prominent American race car driver. The book covers Horn's early years, his rise to fame in the racing world,...

William Penn's Advice To His Children is a collection of letters and writings from the famous Quaker leader, William Penn. In this book, Penn shares his wisdom and advice on a variety of topics, including education, marriage, religion, and politics. He offers guidance to...

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 Life And Work Of Edward Lamson Henry 1841-1919 is a comprehensive biography by Elizabeth McCausland that explores the life and artistic career of American painter Edward Lamson Henry. The book covers Henry's early life, his artistic training and influences, and his rise to...

Dark Rapture: The Sex-Life Of The African Negro is a controversial book written by Felix Bryk. The book explores the sexual practices of African men and women in the early 20th century. Bryk, a Polish anthropologist, spent several years studying the sexual behavior of...

Hans Staden: The True Story Of His Captivity 1557 is a non-fiction book written by Hans Staden himself. The book is an account of his captivity by the Tupinamba tribe in Brazil in the 16th century. Staden was a German sailor who was shipwrecked...

""John Locke and the Doctrine of Majority-Rule"" by Willmoore Kendall is a book that delves into the political philosophy of John Locke and his contribution to the concept of majority-rule. The book examines Locke's ideas on democracy, individual rights, and the role of government...

""William Penn Lyon"" is a biographical book written by Clara Lyon Hayes. The book is a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of William Penn Lyon, who was a prominent figure in the 19th century. William Penn Lyon was an American lawyer, politician,...

Boenninghausen's Characteristics and Repertory V2 is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of homeopathy. Written by German physician and homeopath, Clemens von Boenninghausen, this book is a valuable resource for students and practitioners of homeopathy. The book is divided into two parts:...

Doctors of Infamy: The Story of the Nazi Medical Crimes by Alexander Mitscherlich is a comprehensive account of the horrific medical experiments and atrocities committed by Nazi doctors during World War II. The book delves into the unethical and inhumane practices carried out by...

Chief Flying Hawk's Tales: The True Story of Custer's Last Fight is a historical account written by M.I. McCreight. The book tells the story of the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, from the perspective of Chief Flying Hawk, a...

Unfortunately, without additional context or information about the book, it is impossible to provide a complete description in the English language. ""Sallust"" could refer to the ancient Roman historian and politician Gaius Sallustius Crispus, or it could be a title for a work of...

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...

Kostyal tells the story of the great American heroes who created the Declaration of Independence, fought the American Revolution, shaped the US Constitution--and changed the world. The era's dramatic events, from the riotous streets in Boston to the unlikely victory at Saratoga, are punctuated...