Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""The Unconstitutional Character and the Illegal Administration of the Income Tax Law"" is a book written by Albert Henry Walker and published in 1914. In this book, the author argues that the income tax law of the United States is unconstitutional and that its...

Rawhide Rawlins Stories is a collection of short stories written by Charles Marion Russell and published in 1921. The book features a series of tales centered around the life of a cowboy named Rawhide Rawlins. The stories are set in the American West during...

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...

""Elizabeth Inchbald And Her Circle: The Life Story Of A Charming Woman, 1753-1921"" is a biography written by Samuel R. Littlewood and published in 1921. The book tells the story of Elizabeth Inchbald, a British actress, playwright, and novelist who lived from 1753 to...

Conquest By Man: The Marvelous Story Of The Men Who Discovered And Explored The Lands And Seas Of Our World is a historical book written by Paul Herrmann. This book tells the story of the great explorers who discovered and explored the lands and...

The Green-Mountain Girls: A Story Of Vermont is a book written by Blythe White Jr. that tells the story of two young girls named Lucy and Emily who live in the beautiful state of Vermont. The book is set in the late 1800s and...

Orson S. Murray was a radical reformer whose controversial views made him a pariah. He was one of those persons who was far ahead of his time, a free thinker whose experiments with truth provide lessons for us today. He grew to maturity in...

Dive into the profound life and groundbreaking ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche, the German philosopher, cultural critic, and literary genius, in 'Friedrich Nietzsche: The Biography of a Cultural Critic that Redefined Power, Will, Good and Evil.' Born on October 15, 1844, Nietzsche embarked on a...

A fourth-generation soldier tells the story of his father's tank battalion, the "Spearhead," that selflessly led the charge on the front lines from Normandy into Germany--against impossible odds, technologically superior weaponry, and a fanatical enemy on its home turf--and the heroes whose sacrifice won...

This genealogical history traces the origins and lineage of the Byerly family of North Carolina from the 1700s to the present day. The author provides rich detail and personal anecdotes about his ancestors' lives and experiences, as well as their contributions to local communities...

This fascinating biography tells the story of Joseph Bates Noble, a prominent pioneer who helped settle Utah in the mid-1800s. From his early life to his many adventures in the American West, Noble's story is the perfect testament to the courage and perseverance of...

Step into the vibrant world of ancient Rome and explore the remarkable life and legacy of Marcus Tullius Cicero, one of history's most influential figures. In this captivating biography, delve into the multifaceted career of Cicero, from his rise as a statesman and consul...

In this memoir, James Henry Monk pays tribute to Dr. James Duport, who was a well-known scholar and theologian. Drawing from his interactions with Duport and other contemporaries, Monk paints a vivid picture of Duport and his impact on the academic world. Readers will...

John Selden was an influential English jurist and scholar who lived during the 17th century. This book collects his famous 'Table-Talk' conversations, in which he expounded on a wide range of topics including religion, law, politics, and literature. Selden's insights and anecdotes offer a...

Explore the life and times of James Oswald through his own correspondence with some of the most influential people of his era. From politics to culture, these letters provide a unique glimpse into the world of 18th century Scotland and Britain.This work has been...

The definitive story of the seven Cleopatras, the powerful goddess-queens of ancient Egypt One of history's most iconic figures, Cleopatra is rightly remembered as a clever and charismatic ruler. But few today realize that she was the last in a long line of Egyptian...

Rip Ford was a bold, fearless combat leader, an expert pistoleer, and a master tactician who led hard-hitting cavalry charges against foes with far greater numbers. Ford was a ferocious warrior against the enemies of his beloved Texas, and from his first arrival in...

"Go on, say "T'ree tins of turpentine!", you bogtrotter!" was one of many jeers towards Irish families settling in Leicester in the 1950s, and is the inspiration behind the title of Tim O'Sullivan's debut book.In 2008, after realising he was the family storyteller at...

"A remarkable, never disclosed story..." Peter Hennessy"A must-read book for those interested in a personal drama at the frontline of international relations"Dr Calder Walton, author & historian"A rare look behind the scenes of British intelligence... this story is not only well-told but also true"...

Years ago Shlomo Adler heard the story of the miraculous rescue in Bolechow, Ukraine of the Jewish couple, Solomon and Malka Rainhartz, by a Ukranian girl. After the liberation, the Ukranian girl revealed her true identity as that of a Jewish girl born in...

Revolutionary War officer, co-author of the Federalist Papers, our first Treasury Secretary, Thomas Jefferson's nemesis, and victim of a fatal duel with Aaron Burr: Alexander Hamilton has been the focus of debate from his day to ours. On the one hand, Hamilton was the...

It has long been recognized that the much loved and widely revered Congregational minister, the Reverend Washington Gladden, pursued a career that embodied the salient features of what was probably the most dynamic period in the history of religion in America. For Gladden was...

Edited by the late Philip L. Barbour, acknowledged as the leading authority on Captain John Smith, this annotated three-volume work is the only modern edition of the works of the legendary figure who captured the interest of scholars and general readers for over four...

Edited by the late Philip L. Barbour, acknowledged as the leading authority on Captain John Smith, this annotated three-volume work is the only modern edition of the works of the legendary figure who captured the interest of scholars and general readers for over four...

The content of this series was culled from hundreds of articles that were originally published in "The New England Historical and Genealogical Register" on the English origins of New England families. It is interesting to note that almost all living Americans with colonial Yankee...

This present work is a consolidation of all the articles published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society's Committee on English and Foreign Research in the pages of its journal, The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Treating the immigrant origins of perhaps 1,000...

Simultaneously exhilarating and terrifying, Tom's War: Flying with the U.S. Eighth Army Air Force in Europe, 1944 portrays the training and combat experiences of Thomas D. Hammond. Hammond, a child of the Great Depression, braved the flak-filled skies of Europe in 1944 as copilot...

An excellent introduction to the formidable life and career of Peter the Great and his impact on Russia. M.S. Anderson assesses his aims and achievements at home and abroad, and examines the pressures and restrictions that shaped his attitudes and limited his actions.Author: M....

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...

Robert Kennedy's role in American politics during the 1960s was pivotal yet has defied attempts to define it. He was a junior senator from New York, but he was also much more. The public perceived him as possessing the intangible qualities of his brother,...

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...

Treasure State Tycoon recounts the remarkable life of Nelson G. Story, a colorful and contradictory figure whose influence on Montana's development was profound and rivaled by few others in its history. After striking it rich in gold fields of Alder Gulch, Story drove the...

In the spring of 1853, a family of eight drove their wagon to the wharf in Bergen, Norway. They unloaded their belongings alongside the other stacks labeled, AMERICA, MINNESOTA, ILLINOIS, MICHIGAN, NEW YORK CITY, CHICAGO and boarded the crowded ship. Hopeful, nervous Norwegians-giving up...

Narayan Tilak was born into a Kokanastha Hindu family on 6 December 1861 in the village of Karajhgaon in Ratnagiri District of Bombay Presidency. On 9 May, he died at J.J. Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai. Tilak's growth and development as a Hindu born in colonial...

This book is a comparative exploration of the impact of a celebrated Chinese historical novel, the Sanguozhi yanyi (Three Kingdoms) on the popular culture of Korea since its dissemination in the sixteenth century. It elucidates not only the reception of Chinese fiction in Chosŏn...

In 1969, Israeli soldiers burst into Terry Ahwal's home while she and her family were eating breakfast. More than fifty years later, she still vividly sees her father's arms up in the air while young soldiers kicked him, hit him, and beat him with...

Step into the captivating life of Saartjie Baartman, an ordinary and curious 18-year-old whose dreams led her from the familiar shores of Cape Town to the distant lands of England and Paris. Little did she know that her voyage would take a tragic turn,...

A fourth-generation soldier tells the story of his father's tank battalion, the "Spearhead," that selflessly led the charge on the front lines from Normandy into Germany--against impossible odds, technologically superior weaponry, and a fanatical enemy on its home turf--and the heroes whose sacrifice won...

In Necessary Leadership, Billy Wisneski examines the early life and presidency of Rutherford B Hayes while applying three leadership qualities that are necessary for successful leaders - humility, integrity and accountability. These qualities are not the easy part of leadership, however, believing that they...

""A Petite Palace of Pettie His Pleasure V2"" is a book written by George Pettie and published in 1908. The book is a collection of short stories and histories that Pettie has written, all presented in a colorful and delightful manner. The stories are...

In 1883, a young Irishwoman named Nellie McAuliffe ascended from the belly of a steamship in Boston Harbor and took her first steps in America. Leaving behind abject poverty, she had bravely set out for Nebraska, where she would meet and marry an industrious...

When US Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor sacrificed his life by stepping in front of a live grenade to save his comrades during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he inspired thousands around the world and reminded us that freedom is never free.Author: George MonsoorISBN-10: 0785290664ISBN-13: 9780785290667Publisher: Harper...

A "fresh, fast-paced, and bracing" (Wall Street Journal) new biography of Winston Churchill, revealing how his relationships with the other great figures of his age shaped his own triumphs and failures as a leader Winston Churchill remains one of the most revered figures of...

A vivid and illuminating biography of the famed T. E. Lawrence, written by "the world's greatest living explorer," Ranulph Fiennes. As a young British intelligence officer in Cairo, archaeologist and adventurer Thomas Edward Lawrence became involved in the 1916 Arab Revolt, fighting alongside rebel...

"Await the openings of Providence," said the mission secretary. In 1860 the mission society was not sending single women to foreign mission stations, so Anna understood what he meant. Either she had to wait until the mission society chenged its policy or marry a...

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,...

The Great Depression, characterized by bread lines, general unemployment, bank and business failures, hit swiftly and unexpectantly. It challenged the inner and outer resources of the millions of bewildered people, coping with their responsibilities. And the Depression persisted, starting with the stock market crash...

*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of ancient accounts*Includes a bibliography for further readingCarthage was one of the great ancient civilizations, and at its peak, the wealthy Carthaginian Empire dominated the Mediterranean against the likes of Greece and Rome, with commercial enterprises and influence stretching from Spain...

This book illustrates how someone living in a small town can still have a lot to contribute to his community, his country, and even the world. The author, Bill Moll, has lived in the small town of Shannon, Illinois, with a population of eight...

*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading"The employee is regarded by the employer merely in the light of his value as an operative. His productive capacity alone is taken into account." - Stanford For many people, the Gilded Age and the dawn of the...