Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Each volume in the American Presidents Reference Series is organized around an individual presidency and gathers a host of biographical, analytical, and primary source historical material that will analyze the presidency and bring the president, his administration, and his times to life. The series...

As a Navy corpsman and combat medic in Vietnam, I spent years treating wounded veterans, both in the field and upon their return to the States. I was stationed at Khe Sanh during the Tet Offensive. During that time, I witnessed incredible suffering, bravery,...

Introducing new reprints by and about Bishop James Pike: The Other Side Search Search is the complete story of how Bishop James A. Pike disappeared in the Judean wilderness in 1969 while pursuing his interest in the historical Jesus. His was a lifelong search...

When Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940, twenty-one year old Dutchman Gys van Beek was offered multiple times to become a high-ranked official for the Nazis. But though the Dutch were promised riches and privileges beyond imagination, Gys refused. Instead, he secretly joined the...

History has a bias. Depending on the time and social attitudes, historical figures rise and fall in the popular imagination. Some gain recognition they never deserved, while many of those who achieved greatness are forgotten. Jasper O'Farrell was the Irish immigrant who surveyed and...

Step into the captivating world of Henry VIII, one of history's most intriguing and influential monarchs. Henry VIII, delves into the extraordinary life and tumultuous reign of this iconic ruler who left an indelible mark on the history of England. Renowned for his six...

This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.Author: Herbert WendtISBN-10: 1494120593ISBN-13: 9781494120597Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 604Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.22d

The Search for Raoul Wallenberg: The Truth tells a true story that reaches back over one hundred years, touches on the lives of over one hundred thousand people, involves the governments of four countries, includes hundreds of documents, and both exposes scandals and showcases...

With a good horse, a man could ride 50 miles in a day. Thomas Baskervillle can be believed: he rode hundreds of miles across many English counties in the later seventeenth century, and recorded where he went and what he observed. Every few years...

This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.Author: Hayyim Nahman BialikISBN-10: 1494069792ISBN-13: 9781494069797Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.59d

*Includes pictures of Lindbergh and important people, places, and events in your life. *Includes descriptions of Lindbergh's historic flight from his own words. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "If one took no chances, one would not fly at all." - Charles Lindbergh A...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.But is not the slave trade entirely a war with the heart of man?In 1789, Olaudah Equiano published his remarkable autobiography of his journey from enslavement to freedom. Kidnapped from his home in...

Drafted and decorated combat infantryman, Michael Whalen, is a Vietnam War veteran. Proudly serving his country, Whalen spent many days in Cambodia, even though his unit was promised that would never happen. Friends and family alike encouraged Whalen to write down the good as...

* Commissioned a 2nd Lt. in British Army during French-Indian War by King George II. * Commanded an American regiment in 7 major battles during Revolutionary War. * Crossed the Delaware River with George Washington to attack the Hessians at Trenton. * Acting commander...

In 1970, a young infantryman's platoon encountered an ambush in the jungles of Vietnam. Six members of his unit were trapped behind enemy lines, facing certain death if they were not rescued. Specialist 4 Philip Salois and a fellow grunt were determined to rescue...

The Sum of My Lives is the semibiographical life story of Luigi Camosso, a man who lived to the ripe old age of eighty-seven. For the span of thirty-odd years, he lived a challenging, exciting, dangerous, and charmed life on more than one continent....

On the evening that Salvador Iturralde-renowned for his skills and vast knowledge of underground mining-came home to his family, his wife knew something was terribly wrong. Salvador confirmed it when he told her that he and the other miners in his crew had been...

Written by two members of Napoleon Bonaparte's inner circle, this book provides an intimate look at the emperor's court during the first French empire. Filled with anecdotal details and personal observations, this is a fascinating portrait of one of the most enigmatic figures in...

From the book first published in 1865, Over 100 illustrations and 150 pages of explanatory text.Author: George Alfred TownsendISBN-10: 1468037870ISBN-13: 9781468037876Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2011Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.74lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.82d

This historical biography offers a detailed account of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, a 17th-century Scottish nobleman who fought for the King during the English Civil War. Drawing from original manuscripts and family papers, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging look into...

TRUST NOT is about Captain William G. Haneke's survival memoir/saga during the Vietnam War and recovering from his wounds. American advisor Cpt. Haneke was advised to "trust not a soul" when entering the arid coastal area of South Vietnam. The poignant advice forced Cpt....

Poet and essayist Fawaz Turki begins his search for answers in the hallways of the 1983 Palestine National Council meeting in Algiers. He then recalls his family's flight into Lebanon when he was eight, childhood in a refugee camp and the streets of Beirut,...

Moscow: A Story of the French Invasion of 1812, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in...

Thomas Hariot (1560 - 1621) was an English astronomer, mathematician, ethnographer, and translator. After studying at Oxford he traveled to America for Sir Walter Raleigh. His observations of the American Indians were widely read in Europe. When he returned to England he developed the...

An unforgettable personal account of fighting with the Commandos in World War Two. An ideal book for fans of Andy McNab, Robert O'Neill or Marcus Luttrell. For Peter Young the Second World War was a truly global conflict. From Norway to Northern France, Italy...

Favorite Flies And Their Histories is a classic book on fly fishing, written by Mary Orvis Marbury and first published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of fly tying, with detailed instructions and illustrations for creating a wide range...

Ante Bellum: Southern Life As It Was is a historical book written by Mary Lennox and first published in 1868. The book provides an intimate and detailed account of life in the American South before the Civil War, also known as the Antebellum period....

The story of the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas has been incomplete without a biography of Lt. Col. William Washington, cousin of George Washington. William Washington belonged to a small cadre of key field officers who served with distinction in theAuthor: Stephen E. HallerISBN-10:...

Lew Wallace V2: An Autobiography (1906) is a memoir written by Lew Wallace, an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and author. The book is the second volume of his autobiography and covers his life from the end of the American Civil War to his later...

This is a true story about Larry Flinchpaugh growing up and working for his parents in their privately owned zoo in St. joseph, Missouri in the 1940's to the 1960's. It includes many exciting stories and pictures involving the care and training of their...

Whatever possessed folks to come to a wild and untamed country where the Indian had so recently held sway. It was the people that made the difference. What made them stick with it? No place for a tender foot. Those of sterner stuff stayed....

The mid-1950s were good years for the buzzards in Arizona, when the Southwest saw its worst drought in centuries. It was not a good time for an upstart cowboy to try to make a go of ranching, but John Duncklee did-and succeeded. Transfixed by...

Spider Woman: A Story of Navajo Weavers and Chanters is a non-fiction book written by Gladys A. Reichard. The book focuses on the Navajo people, specifically their weaving and chanting traditions. The author spent many years living among the Navajo people and learning about...

Novice rancher John Duncklee saw his share of buzzards during the 1950s while husbanding a herd of cattle through Arizona's worst drought in 400 years, and he told the story of those days in the captivating book Good Years for the Buzzards. Duncklee spend...

Shop Theory: Henry Ford Trade School is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of mechanical engineering and metalworking, written by the instructors of the Henry Ford Trade School. The book covers a wide range of topics, including machine tools, materials, measurement, drafting...

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...

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...

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...

""George Washington and the West"" is a historical book written by Charles H. Ambler. The book explores George Washington's role in the expansion of the United States into the western territories during the late 18th century. The author examines Washington's personal experiences and his...

""Kit Carson: The Blazer Of Trails"" is a biography written by Albert Britt that explores the life and legacy of Christopher Houston ""Kit"" Carson. Carson was a legendary figure in the American West, known for his skills as a trapper, guide, and military leader....

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...

New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - The remarkable story of the intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam, by the New York Times bestselling author of Madame Fourcade's Secret...

""Heritage of Years: Kaleidoscopic Memories"" by Frances M. Wolcott is a memoir that chronicles the author's life experiences and memories over the course of several decades. The book takes readers on a journey through Wolcott's childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, as she reflects on the...

At the close of 1952, Bettrand Russell wrote to Gwen Raverat that he had been reading Period Piece "with the very greatest delight." Raverat's memories of childhood and coming of age during the final years of Victoria's reign capture a young woman's impressions of...

Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai Shek: Christian Liberators of China is a biography written by Basil Miller. The book tells the story of Chiang Kai Shek, the Generalissimo of China, and his wife, Madame Chiang Kai Shek, who were both devout Christians and played...

The book titled ""The Life and Mystical Writings of Dr. Robert Fludd"" is written by J.B. Craven. This book is a comprehensive biography of the life and works of Dr. Robert Fludd, who was a prominent philosopher, physician, and mystic in the 16th and...

St. Martin's Griffin is proud to reissue acclaimed biographer Carolly Erickson's lives of the Tudor monarchs. In this full-scale popular biography of Henry VIII, Carolly Erickson re-creates the extravagant life and times of one of history's most complex and fascinating men. Based on voluminous...

Originally published in 1836, this was one of the few books on frontier Canada to give details of the domestic economy of a settler's life. Her target audience was the upper-class English immigrant. "It is not only the poor husbandmen and artisans, that move...

Internationally recognized as a major publishing event, The Courage to Stand Alone is a collection of prison writings from the world's most famous political prisoner. Wei Jingsheng, who has spent nearly two decades in prison for "counterrevolutionary" activities, confirms his status as a symbol...

Biography of Victory's closest advisor, Benjamin Disraeli, also known as Lord Beaconsfield. James Anthony Froude (1818-1894) was Late Regius Professor of Modern History in The University of Oxford. He was a renowned writer and historian, and a close friend and disciple of Thomas Carlyle....