Biography & Autobiography - Historical

""Old Age, Its Cause And Prevention: The Story Of An Old Body And Face Made Young"" is a book written by Sanford Bennett that explores the causes of aging and how to prevent it. The book tells the story of Bennett's personal experience with...

This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.Author: Lida Rose McCabeISBN-10: 1494094045ISBN-13: 9781494094041Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.74d

Author: Alfie, Harry WardISBN-10: 1483675661ISBN-13: 9781483675664Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/14/2013Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d

Eagle Pass: Or Life On The Border is a book written by Cora Montgomery in 1852. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living on the border of Texas and Mexico during the mid-19th century. Montgomery describes the challenges and dangers of...

Happy Days In Southern California is a book written by Frederick Hastings Rindge and published in 1898. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living in Southern California during the late 19th century. Rindge was a wealthy businessman who moved to California...

""England As Seen By Foreigners, In The Days Of Elizabeth And James The First"" is a historical book written by William Brenchley Rye and published in 1865. The book is a translation of the journals of two Dukes of Wirtemberg who visited England during...

Colonel Crockett's Exploits and Adventures in Texas is a memoir written by David Crockett in 1837 about his experiences as a frontiersman and politician in Texas. Crockett was a legendary figure in American history and this book provides a fascinating glimpse into his life...

""A Memoir, Biographical And Genealogical, Of Sir John Leverett, Governor Of Massachusetts, 1673-1679"" is a historical book written by Charles Edward Leverett and published in 1856. The book is a memoir of Sir John Leverett, who served as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1673...

An Aviator's Wife is a novel written by Adelaide Ovington in 1920. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary, who falls in love with an aviator named Jack. Mary and Jack get married and start a new life together....

A Man In Earnest: Life Of A. H. Conant (1868) is a biography written by Robert Collyer. The book tells the story of Alpheus Hyatt Conant, a prominent American Unitarian minister and social reformer of the 19th century. Conant was known for his passionate...

A Journey In The Back Country V1: In The Winter Of 1853-54 (1907) is a travelogue written by American landscape architect and journalist Frederick Law Olmsted. The book chronicles Olmsted's journey through the southern United States during the winter of 1853-54, as he explored...

A Biographical Sketch Of The Life Of Sir Edmund Mason: Commonly Known By The Name Of The English Don Quixote is a book written by Edmund Mason in 1801. The book is a biographical account of the life of Sir Edmund Mason, who was...

No Man Like Joe: The Life And Times Of Joseph L. Meek is a biographical book written by Harvey Elmer Tobie. The book tells the story of Joseph L. Meek, a legendary frontiersman and mountain man of the American West. Meek was born in...

""William Tatham, Wataugan"" is a book written by Samuel C. Williams that tells the story of William Tatham, a prominent figure in the early history of the Watauga settlement. The Watauga settlement was an early American frontier community located in what is now East...

The Diary of Charles De Hault De Lassus From New Orleans to St Louis, 1836 is a historical account of the journey made by Charles De Hault De Lassus, a French-American explorer, from New Orleans to St Louis in the year 1836. The book...

""Letters From John Pintard To His Daughter V1: Eliza Noel Pintard Davidson 1816-1833; 1816-1820"" is a collection of personal letters written by John Pintard to his daughter Eliza Noel Pintard Davidson during the years 1816 to 1833, with a focus on the period between...

""Voltaire and Jean Meslier"" is a book written by Andrew R. Morehouse that explores the life and philosophy of two prominent French thinkers - Voltaire and Jean Meslier. The book delves into the intellectual and cultural context of 17th and 18th century France, examining...

The Discovery of the Amazon: According to the Account of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal and Other Documents is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book is a detailed account of the discovery of the Amazon river by the Spanish explorer Francisco...

Memoirs of Prince Von Bulow is a fascinating historical account of the events that led to the resignation of the German Chancellor, Prince Von Bulow, from 1903 to 1909. The book offers a unique perspective on the political and social climate of Germany during...

Memoirs of the Comte de Gramont is a historical memoir written by Anthony Hamilton. The book is set in the 17th century and chronicles the life of the Comte de Gramont, a French nobleman who lived during the reign of Louis XIV. The memoir...

The Autobiography of John Ball is a literary work that recounts the life story of John Ball, a prominent figure in English history. John Ball was a priest and political activist who played a crucial role in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. The book...

The Life of Blessed Madeleine Sophie Barat: Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, 1779-1865 is a book written by Alban Goodier and published in 1908. The book is a biography of Madeleine Sophie Barat, a French Catholic nun who founded the Society...

Author: Staff Sergeant Luther Irwin Kelley, Luther Irwin KelleyISBN-10: 1436325064ISBN-13: 9781436325066Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/25/2008Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

""Some Passages Of The Life And Death Of The Right Honorable John Earl Of Rochester"" is a biography written by Gilbert Burnet about the life of John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester. The book covers the major events and accomplishments of Rochester's life,...

Famous Scouts: Including Trappers, Pioneers, And Soldiers Of The Frontier is a book written by Charles H. L. Johnston. The book is a collection of stories about some of the most well-known scouts and adventurers of the American frontier. It includes tales of trappers,...

The Life of Dan Rice is a biography written by Maria Ward Brown about the famous American clown and showman, Dan Rice. The book chronicles Rice's life from his childhood in New York to his rise to fame as a performer in the mid-19th...

""A Life of James Stephens, Chief Organizer of the Irish Republic: Embracing an Account of the Origin and Progress of the Fenian Brotherhood"" is a biography of James Stephens, an Irish nationalist and revolutionary who played a key role in the Fenian movement. The...

""Indian Atrocities"" is a historical account of the experiences of Dr. Knight and John Slover, two American colonists who were captured by Native American tribes during the Revolutionary War. The book details the brutal treatment they endured at the hands of their captors, including...

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,...

Author: Theodore GraebnerISBN-10: 1258421763ISBN-13: 9781258421762Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2012Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d

""The Eighty-Five Days: The Story Of The Battle Of The Scheldt"" is a historical book written by Reginald William Thompson. The book is about the Battle of the Scheldt, which took place during World War II in October 1944. The battle was fought between...

Author: Marquis JamesISBN-10: 1258411954ISBN-13: 9781258411954Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2012Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.26d

Author: Delmore SchwartzISBN-10: 1258277166ISBN-13: 9781258277161Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/07/2012Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.52d

The Chip Hilton series has inspired and influenced young people for more than five decades. Now, today's youth can follow the adventures of Chip Hilton, the sports-loving hero who will capture their hearts and direct them toward developing solid character, lasting values, and keen...

The Chip Hilton series has inspired and influenced young people for more than five decades. Now, today's youth can follow the adventures of Chip Hilton, the sports-loving hero who will capture their hearts and direct them toward developing solid character, lasting values, and keen...

Author: M. Harris, Martha Alice HowardISBN-10: 1258158655ISBN-13: 9781258158651Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 316Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.66d

Tabitha Brown's Western Adventures: A Grandmother's Account Of Her Trek From Missouri To Oregon, 1846-1858 is a historical book written by Ella Brown Spooner. The book is a first-hand account of Tabitha Brown's journey from Missouri to Oregon during the mid-19th century. Tabitha Brown...

Forming a critical introduction to the history of women's autobiography from the mid 18th-century to the present, this book analyses the most important changes in women's autobiography, exploring their motivation, context, style, and the role of life experiences. Caine effortlessly segues across three centuries...

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,...

From one of America's longest-serving foreign correspondents, a biography of France's controversial politician and statesman. The first major biography of Charles de Gaulle written from an American perspective, this book offers a compelling assessment of the French army officer, politician, and statesman. Author Don...

In the closing days of WWII, the Soviet Union attacked and occupied Japanese controlled northern China, then called Manchuria. Immediately, misery and death from cold, hunger, disease, and brutality descended upon the Japanese civilian residents at the hands of the Soviet Army and revenge...

""The Life, Crime And Capture Of John Wilkes Booth"" is a non-fiction book written by George Alfred Townsend. The book provides a detailed account of the life of John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The author explores Booth's...

Mahradu is a historical novel written by J. Gourlay, which takes place in India during the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young Indian boy named Mahradu, who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to flee...

The Life of Sister Jeanne Benigne Gojos: Lay-Sister of the Visitation of Holy Mary is a biographical book written by Marie Geltrude E. Provane De Leyni in 1878. The book tells the story of Sister Jeanne Benigne Gojos, who was a lay-sister in the...

""The Poachers: A Tale"" is a novel written by Ewan Hugh MacLachlan and originally published in 1863. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and follows the lives of two poachers, Donald and Ewan, who are constantly at odds with the local gamekeepers....

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...

William Tanner of North Kingstown, Rhode Island: And His Descendants is a genealogical book written by George Clinton Tanner in 1905. The book is a comprehensive study of the lineage of William Tanner, a prominent figure in North Kingstown, Rhode Island during the 17th...

The book titled ""The Life of Fellowship: Or Meditations on the First Part of the Fifteenth Chapter of the Gospel of St. John"" was written by Arabella M. James and was published in 1878. The book is a spiritual guide that provides meditations on...

Frangipani's Ring: An Event In The Life Of Henry Thode is a book written by Henry Thode and published in 1900. The book is a memoir that recounts a significant event in the author's life. The event in question is the discovery of a...