Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""Part of a Long Story: Eugene O'Neill as a Young Man in Love"" by Agnes Boulton is a biographical account of the early life of the renowned American playwright Eugene O'Neill. The book focuses on O'Neill's romantic relationships and the impact they had on...

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The book titled ""The Story Of Lottie Deno: Her Life And Times"" is a fascinating account of the life and times of a mysterious aristocrat who became a lady gambler and female daredevil. Written by J. Marvin Hunter, the book takes readers on a...

Twenty-Five Selected Stories Of O. O. MacIntyre is a collection of short stories written by the author O. O. MacIntyre. The book features a selection of twenty-five of his best stories, showcasing his talent for storytelling and his ability to capture the essence of...

Chronicles Of Old Salem is a historical non-fiction book written by Frances Diane Robotti. It explores the history of Salem, Massachusetts, a town that has become synonymous with the infamous Salem Witch Trials of the late 17th century. The book is divided into four...

""Indianapolis: A Historical And Statistical Sketch Of The Railroad City"" is a book written by W. R. Holloway in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and statistics of Indianapolis, a city in the state of Indiana, USA. The author describes...

The book ""Life of the Venerable Elizabeth Canori Mora"" by Mary Elizabeth Herbert, published in 1878, is a biography of a devout Italian woman who lived in the 18th century. Elizabeth Canori Mora was known for her piety, humility, and devotion to God, and...

The Wright Ancestry Of Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset And Wicomico Counties, Maryland (1907) is a genealogical book written by Charles W. Wright. The book focuses on the ancestry of families in four counties in Maryland: Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, and Wicomico. The author provides detailed information...

Ellen of Dingle: A Narrative of Facts is a book written by Mrs. D. P. Thompson and published in 1850. The book is a historical novel that tells the story of a young Irish girl named Ellen who lives in the village of Dingle....

Hadithi Za Kiunguja: Short Stories As Related By Natives Of Zanzibar (1867) is a collection of short stories told by the natives of Zanzibar. The book offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the island through the tales of its people. The...

A Saint Among Saints: A Sketch Of The Life Of Saint Emmelia, Mother Of St. Basil The Great is a historical and biographical book written by Mary Stanislaus Maccarthy. The book was originally published in 1885 and tells the story of Saint Emmelia, who...

The Martyr Missionary of Erromanga: Or The Life of John Williams is a biographical book written by Ebenezer Prout in 1844. The book tells the story of John Williams, a British missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in the South Pacific. Williams...

The Story of Gold and Silver is a historical book written by Elizabeth Ida Samuel in 1911. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history of gold and silver, detailing their discovery, mining, and use throughout the ages. Samuel takes readers on a...

""A Narrative Of The Shipwreck, Captivity And Sufferings Of Horace Holden And Benjamin H. Nute"" is a first-hand account of the harrowing experiences of two American sailors who were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa in 1830. Written by Horace Holden, one of the...

The Story of Aristaeus and His Bees is a poetic and mythological tale written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil in 1870. The story follows the life of Aristaeus, a god of beekeeping and agriculture, and his quest to restore his bee colonies after...

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Seventy-One Not Out: The Reminiscences Of William Caffyn (1899) is a memoir written by William Caffyn, a prominent English cricketer of the 19th century. The book is a collection of his personal recollections and experiences as a cricketer, spanning his career from the 1850s...

The American Family of Obadiah Holmes is a historical book written by James Taylor Holmes in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the Holmes family, tracing its origins from England to America. The focus of the book is on Obadiah Holmes, a...

The Life of Abdur Rahman V2: Amir of Afghanistan (1900) is a historical biography written by Abdur Rahman himself. The book provides a detailed account of the life and reign of Abdur Rahman, who was the Amir of Afghanistan from 1880 to 1901. The...

Sketches of the Highlands of Cavan and of Shirley Castle: Taken During the Irish Famine is a historical book written by A Looker-On and published in 1856. The book provides a detailed description of the landscapes of the Highlands of Cavan and Shirley Castle...

The American Family of Obadiah Holmes, written by James Taylor Holmes and published in 1915, is a genealogical study of the Holmes family in America, with a particular focus on Obadiah Holmes, a prominent figure in early American history. The book traces the family's...

Scaling The Eagle's Nest: The Life Of Russell H. Conwell Of Philadelphia (1889) is a biography written by An Old Army Comrade. The book details the life of Russell H. Conwell, a prominent figure in Philadelphia during the late 19th century. Conwell was known...

The Life of Theodorick Bland Pryor: First Mathematical-Fellow of Princeton College is a biographical work written by Thomas Danly Suplee in 1878. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Theodorick Bland Pryor, who was the first mathematical fellow at Princeton College. The author...

The Dotterer Family is a historical book written by Henry Sassaman Dotterer in 1903. The book is a genealogical record of the Dotterer family, tracing their lineage back to the 17th century. The author has meticulously researched and documented the family history, including their...

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The Story of Ypres is a historical account of the events that took place during the First World War in the Belgian town of Ypres. Written by Hugh Bertie Campbell Pollard and originally published in 1917, the book provides a detailed description of the...

The Life of Cotton Mather, of Boston, New England is a biographical account of the famous Puritan minister, Cotton Mather. Written by Samuel Mather and originally published in 1829, this book provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the...

The book ""William Sumner Appleton"" by William Theophilus Rogers Marvin, published in 1904, is a biography of the life and achievements of William Sumner Appleton. Appleton was an American businessman and philanthropist who was known for his contributions to the preservation of historic sites...

The Border And The Buffalo: An Untold Story Of The Southwest Plains (1907) is a historical book written by John R. Cook. The book provides a detailed account of the American Southwest Plains during the late 19th century. The author provides a vivid description...

""Todds of the Eastern Shore, Maryland"" is a historical book written by John R. Witcraft and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Todd family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland....

The Norwegian Sailor: A Sketch Of The Life Of George Noscoe is a memoir written by George Noscoe himself and first published in 1850. The book offers a personal account of the life of a Norwegian sailor who spent many years at sea, traveling...

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The Life of William Cochran is a biographical account of the Scottish mathematician and physicist, William Cochran, written by Robert Neil Grant and published in 1899. The book chronicles Cochran's life and achievements, from his early education in Scotland to his work as a...

The Life of St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland is a historical biography written by Turgot and originally published in 1884. The book tells the story of Margaret, a devout Christian and member of the English royal family who married King Malcolm III of Scotland...

Historical Notices and Records of the Village and Parish of Fincham, in the County of Norfolk is a book written by William Blyth in 1863. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the village and parish of Fincham, which is located...

""The Private Life of Marie Antoinette"" is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the life of Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France and Navarre. Written by Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan, who served as the queen's first lady-in-waiting, the book offers unique...

Some Account Of Circumstances In The Life Of Mary Pennington is a memoir written by Mary Pennington herself and left for her family after her death in 1821. The book provides a detailed account of Mary's life, from her childhood to her marriage and...

Historical Memoranda Relative To The Discovery Of Etherization, And To The Connection With It Of William T. G. Morton (1871) is a book written by Citizens of Boston, Massachusetts. The book provides a comprehensive account of the discovery of etherization and its connection with...

Old World Hero Stories is a collection of tales about legendary heroes from various countries and cultures around the world. Written by Eva March Tappan and first published in 1911, this book features stories of heroes from ancient Greece, Rome, Scandinavia, and other regions....

The book ""Final Report of General John J. Pershing, Commander-In-Chief American Expeditionary Forces (1920)"" is a historical document written by John Joseph Pershing, a general who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The book is a comprehensive report of the military...

""Frontenac and Miles Standish in the Northwest"" is a historical paper written by Edward Swift Isham and read before the New York Historical Society in 1889. The book is a detailed account of the exploration and settlement of the Northwest region of America by...

Book II of The Family of John Stone: One of the First Settlers of Guilford, Connecticut is a genealogical work written by Truman Lewis Stone and published in 1898. The book is a continuation of the first volume, which detailed the history of John...

Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare is a classic collection of stories retold in simple language by Charles and Mary Lamb. The book features twenty of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth. Each story is accompanied by illustrations, making it...

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Bonnie Dunraven V1: A Story of Kilcarrick (1881) is a novel written by Victor O'Donovan Power. The story is set in the fictional town of Kilcarrick, which is located in Ireland during the 19th century. The novel revolves around the life of Bonnie Dunraven,...

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The Lady Evelyn: A Story of Today is a novel written by Max Pemberton in 1906. The book tells the story of Lady Evelyn, a young and beautiful aristocrat who is forced to marry a wealthy but unscrupulous man to save her family's finances....

""The Hidden Life of the Soul"" is a spiritual guidebook written by French Jesuit priest Jean Nicolas Grou in 1870. The book explores the inner workings of the human soul and offers practical advice on how to develop a deeper relationship with God. Grou...

The Book of Sindibad, also known as The Story of the King, His Son, the Damsel, and the Seven Vazirs, is a classic collection of stories from the Middle East. Originally written in Arabic, this version was translated into English in 1884 by the...

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