Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Bob Feller's Strikeout Story is a memoir written by Bob Feller, a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The book chronicles Feller's life and career, including his early years growing up in Iowa, his rise to fame as a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and...

Sanity for Sale is a book that tells the story of the life and career of William B. Ellis, a successful businessman who rose to prominence in the world of finance and investment. The book chronicles Ellis's rise to power, his many successes in...

The Memoirs of Baron De Marbot is a fascinating book that recounts the life and times of Baron Antoine de Marbot, a French military officer who lived during the Napoleonic era. The Baron's memoirs cover a period of over thirty years, from his early...

The Life and Adventures of Buffalo Bill is a memoir written by William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, one of the most famous figures of the American Old West. The book recounts his life, from his early days as a buffalo hunter...

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 Story of the Devil is a book written by Arturo Graf, which explores the historical and cultural significance of the figure of the Devil throughout human history. The book delves into various religious traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as well as pagan...

The book ""Theodore F. Thieme: A Man and His Times"" is a biography written by Ross F. Lockridge. It tells the story of Theodore F. Thieme, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana during the late 19th and early 20th...

The Story of Nell Gwyn and the Sayings of Charles II is a book written by Peter Cunningham that provides a historical account of the life of Nell Gwyn, a famous actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. The book begins with...

Lion's Paws: The Story of Famous Hands is a historical non-fiction book written by Nellie Simmons Meier in 1937. The book explores the significance of hands throughout history and how they have played a role in shaping the world. Meier delves into the stories...

""My Mysteries and My Story: A Book on Palmistry 1929"" by Velma is a comprehensive guide to the ancient practice of palmistry. This book delves into the mysteries of the lines and shapes of the palm, exploring the various meanings and interpretations behind them....

Napoleon's Conquest of Prussia 1806 is a historical book written by F. Loraine Petre. The book chronicles the military campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte against Prussia in 1806. Petre provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the war, the battles that took...

Selected Speeches of Benjamin Disraeli is a book that presents a collection of speeches delivered by the famous British politician and writer, Benjamin Disraeli. Disraeli was a prominent figure in the 19th century, serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice. The...

The Story of Salome is a novel written by Amelia B. Edwards. It tells the tale of a young woman named Salome who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel uncle. Despite her difficult circumstances, Salome grows up...

""The Story Of Hassan Of Baghdad And How He Came To Make The Golden Journey To Samarkand"" by James Elroy Fletcher is a classic adventure tale set in the Middle East during the early 20th century. The story follows the journey of Hassan, a...

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...

Rashi is a book written by Maurice Liber that provides a comprehensive biography of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, also known as Rashi. Rashi was a French rabbi and commentator on the Talmud and Tanakh, whose teachings and interpretations have had a profound impact on Jewish...

True Ghost Stories is a collection of eerie and spine-chilling tales of supernatural encounters and paranormal experiences. Written by Cheiro, a renowned palmist and occultist, this book features true accounts of ghostly apparitions, haunted houses, and unexplained phenomena. From the haunted castles of Europe...

""Short Story of the Rise, Reign and Ruin of the Antinomians, Familists and Libertines that Infected the Churches of New England"" is a historical account written by John Winthrop about the religious groups that emerged in New England during the 17th century. The book...

The Story of My Life is an autobiography written by Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian philosopher, social reformer, and founder of anthroposophy. The book provides a detailed account of Steiner's life, from his childhood in rural Austria to his education in Vienna and his later...

Lost In The Arctic: Being The Story Of The Alabama Expedition, 1909-1912 is a non-fiction book written by Ejnar Mikkelsen and published in 1913. The book tells the story of the Alabama Expedition, which was an attempt to explore the Arctic region of North...

The Nikola Tesla Story by Margaret Storm is a comprehensive biography of the famous inventor and electrical engineer, Nikola Tesla. The book delves into Tesla's early life, his education, and his groundbreaking work in the field of electricity and electromagnetism. The author explores Tesla's...

The Story of the Cell by Manly P. Hall is a comprehensive exploration of the cell, the basic unit of life. The book delves into the history of cell discovery, the structure and function of cells, and the role of cells in various biological...

Before John F. Kennedy became a legendary young president he was the junior senator from Massachusetts. The Senate was where JFK's presidential ambitions were born and first realized. In the first book to deal exclusively with JFK's Senate years, author John T. Shaw looks...

The Life of Pope Pius II: As Illustrated by Pinturicchio's Frescoes in the Piccolomini Library at Siena is a historical book written by George William Kitchin in 1831. The book focuses on the life of Pope Pius II, a prominent figure in the Renaissance...

Jennett Cragg, The Quakeress: A Story Of The Plague (1877) is a historical fiction novel written by Maria Wright. The story is set in the 17th century during the time of the Great Plague that ravaged London. The main character, Jennett Cragg, is a...

The Shelf2Life Reconstruction to World Power (1865-1923) Collection is a compelling set of pre-1923 materials that explore the rapid social, economic and political changes experienced in the United States after the Civil War. From courageous battles fought by the Rough Riders to the effects...

Famed for his exploration of the Pacific and Australasia, James Cook (1728-79) was also an excellent surveyor and a meticulous keeper of records. The journal entries presented here cover Cook's first voyage around the world aboard the Endeavour, during which he mapped New Zealand...

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) published this book, the last before her death in childbirth, in 1796. The twenty-five letters are an account of a daring wartime trip to Scandinavia to attempt to retrieve a stolen ship for her lover, the American adventurer Gilbert Imlay. Her...

Emperor Ferdinand II (1619-1637) stands out as a crucial figure in the Counter-Reformation in central Europe, a leading player in the Thirty Years War, the most important ruler in the consolidation of the Habsburg monarchy, and the emperor who reinvigorated the office after its...

For nearly half of the eighteenth century, the exiled Stuart court provided an important British presence in Rome. It acted as a surrogate embassy for the many Grand Tourists passing through the city - Hanoverian Whigs as well as Tories and Jacobites - and...

Drawing on both new and neglected evidence, this book reconstructs Old John Brown's aborted "war" to free the 3.8 million slaves in the American South before the Civil War. It critiques misleading sources that either exalt Brown's "heroism" and noble purpose or condemn his...

This book presents a provocative account of James Madison's political thought by focusing on Madison's lifelong encounter with the enduring problem of constitutional imperfection. In particular, it emphasizes Madison's alliance with Thomas Jefferson, liberating it from those longstanding accounts of Madisonian constitutionalism that emphasize...

The Nine Lives of Michael Todd: The Story of One of the World's Most Fabulous Showmen is a biography written by Art Cohn. The book chronicles the life of Michael Todd, a larger-than-life figure in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century. Todd was...

""The Narrative of General Gage's Spies, March, 1775: With Notes"" is a historical account written by Jerome Carter Hosmer and published in 1912. The book sheds light on the events leading up to the American Revolutionary War by examining the actions of General Thomas...

""Dialogues De Monsieur Le Baron De Lahontan: Et D�������Un Sauvage, Dans L�������Amerique"" is a book written by Louis Armand de Lom d'Arce, Baron de Lahontan, and published in 1704. The book is a collection of conversations between Lahontan, a French soldier and explorer, and...

A newly edited selection from the most famous, colorful, and vivid diarist in the English language--in the most accessible, uncensored, and clearly annotated edition available. Though he rose to become the most powerful administrator in King Charles II's navy, when Samuel Pepys began writing...

A new and newly annotated selection of letters--the only selected edition available in hardcover--from the English eighteenth-century historian, novelist, and politician whose correspondence is one of the most admired in English literature. Author of the first gothic novel and son of the first prime...

In this new account of Franklin's early life, Pulitzer finalist Nick Bunker portrays him as a complex, driven young man who elbows his way to success. From his early career as a printer and journalist to his scientific work and his role as a...

*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading"By virtue of His Imperial Blood, as well as by anointing He has received, the person of the Emperor is sacred. His dignity is inviolable and His power indisputable." - Article 4 of the revised...

*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading"One should accept the truth from whatever source it proceeds." - Maimonides Moses Ben Maimon, frequently called Maimonides, was a medieval philosopher who revolutionized thinking about ethics, reason, and the Jewish Torah through his emphasis...

*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingAfrica may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later....

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If you've ever wondered what the American West was really like, the lives of the six Berry Brothers in Oklahoma Indian Territory has the answers to your questions. Well over a hundred years ago these young men rode into Indian Territory to settle among...

*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further reading"Surrender? I have not yet begun to fight " - attributed to John Paul JonesMany Americans labor under the misconception that the nation's colonial and national heritage was almost wholly accomplished by an English...

William Donald Stephenson, known later in his life as "Mr. Donald," was born October 14,1889 in Waco, Texas . At age 11 he lost the two middle fingers and almost his thumb on his left hand to a dynamite cap blast. At 16 he...

Cyrus the GreatCyrus II of Persia was one of the greatest leaders that the world had ever known; he was the one in whose footsteps other empire builders would follow. From Alexander the Great to countless Roman emperors and Ottoman sultans-it was the mighty...

Was John Wilkes Booth a spy for the Confederacy? Was he an agent for a secret organization? Was he just an American zealot defending the U. S. Constitution?Were any of the conspirators actually innocent? Were there others involved besides the eight who were convicted?...

Stirring, poignant stories humanize great historical tragedies with interviews and accounts of individuals affected by the clashes of communism and fascism. "Powerful inquiries spurred by photos--history made flesh, the untold lives of the mostly forgotten."--Kirkus Reviews "A missionary voice of human dignity."--World Literature Today...

Second Edition, containing updates and corrections.When Marc Ashton was kidnapped at gunpoint in Haiti, he made two promises: to escape his kidnappers and to tell his father's amazing life story.His father, Horace Dade Ashton, an early member of the renowned Explorers' Club--later dubbed "The...

A Remarkable Historical Journey and LegacyFrom Siberia to Columbia University, this epic tale of war and survival is seen through the eyes of a young Miriam Hoffman and her father, Chaim Schmulewitz, a well-respected columnist of the Yiddish press Undzerweg.Highly personal and historic, A...