Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Inspired by the examples of his heroes Herman Melville, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Joshua Slocum, Jack London determined to sail around the world. In April 1907 he sailed from San Francisco in the forty-five-foot ketch Snark, with his wife, Charmian, a skeleton crew, and...

Author: David G. Dalin, John F. RothmannISBN-10: 8200136493ISBN-13: 9798200136490Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2008Format: MP3 CDWeight: 0.17lbs

Books make great gifts! The Wedge Family History and Genealogy book is an informative and engaging resource that offers a comprehensive look at the Wedge family's history, culture, and traditions. From the family's earliest roots in the Grand River Six Nations Reserve to the...

Before purchasing this book, read on the "ISSUU" website. In this biographical book, find out which was the first Christian novel produced in the world. Even more, get to know American Christian productions, the ups and downs of Christian films in theaters, the timid...

Author, Gale Cooper's, book, The Billy the Kid's Bad Bucks Hoax: Faking Billy Bonney as a Brockway Gang Counterfeiter, debunks that hoax as well as the hoaxes that led up to it: the Billy the Kid imposter hoaxes of "Brushy Bill" Roberts and John...

Bess of Hardwick rose from obscurity to be one of the richest women in England and a friend of Elizabeth I. Her story is one of determination, grit, ambition and clever management. Born a poor gentleman farmer's daughter, she died a countess and grandmother...

Robert E. Lee is widely recognized as the greatest commander in U.S. History. But why? In his new book, Ron Field, a member of the DC-based Company of Military Historians, seeks to convey the character, outlook, bearing, leadership style, and military brilliance of the...

Triumph of Hope From Theresienstadt and Auschwitz to Israel Now available in English, here is the award-winning and internationally acclaimed testament of a Jewish woman who was taken to Auschwitz while several months pregnant, where she was forced to confront perhaps the most agonizing...

Abraham Lincoln raved that this series of historical biographies gave him "just that knowledge of past men and events which I need. I have read them with the greatest interest. To them I am indebted for about all the historical knowledge I have." Considered...

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. 1st World Library-Literary Society is a non-profit educational organization. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - Man proposes and God disposes. There are but few important events...

"Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" With those words, David Glasgow Farragut led a fleet of Union warships into Mobile Bay, where he achieved one of the most celebrated victories in American naval history. What separates the good officer from the great one, writes...

The mind of Norman Bethune contains the most important and revealing writings of Norman Bethune. Illustrated with over 100 contemporary photographs The Mind of Norman Bethune uncovers one of the most fascinating and controversial figures of the 20th century. Bethune's distinctive place in modern...

Xenophon was a mercenary, philosopher and military leader of ancient Greece born in Erchia near Athens around -4302, N 1 and died towards -3553. Besides the Anabasis, he wrote a sequel to the History of the War of the Peloponnese of Thucydides entitled The...

On HeroesHero-Worship and the Heroic in HistoryBy Thomas CarlyleWe have undertaken to discourse here for a little on Great Men, their manner of appearance in our world's business, how they have shaped themselves in the world's history, what ideas men formed of them, what...

This is not a Booker T. Washington biography in the ordinary sense. The exhaustive "Life and Letters of Booker T. Washington" remains still to be compiled. In this more modest work we have simply sought to present and interpret the chief phases of the...

Robert Coe, Puritan: His Ancestors And Descendants, 1340-1910, With Notices Of Other Coe Families (1911) is a book written by Joseph Gardner Bartlett. The book is a comprehensive genealogy of the Coe family, tracing their lineage from the 14th century to the early 20th...

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.Author: Henry Ford Trade SchoolISBN-10: 1494069520ISBN-13: 9781494069520Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.44lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.59d

Consider this unique and imposing distinction. Since the writing of human history began, Joan of Arc is the only person, of either sex, who has ever held supreme command of the military forces of a nation at the age of seventeen. Louis KossuthAuthor: Pete...

""Vaccinosis And Its Cure By Thuja: With Remarks On Homeoprophylaxis"" is a book written by James Compton Burnett in 1884. The book discusses the concept of vaccinosis, which refers to the adverse effects of vaccination, and the use of the homeopathic remedy Thuja to...

A collection of true stories that portray the struggles and triumphs of a poor country girl born in a log cabin and growing up during hard times after the Great Depression and through World War II. Between the covers of Faces and Places That...

""Rambles About Morley"" is a book written by William Smith Jr. in 1866. The book is a descriptive and historic account of the town of Morley, located in West Yorkshire, England. The author takes the reader on a journey through the town, providing detailed...

""Six Months At The World's Fair"" is a travelogue written by Mrs. Mark Stevens in 1895. The book provides a detailed account of her six-month stay at the World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, which was held in Chicago in...

Lucinda Hinsdale Stone: Her Life Story And Reminiscences (1902) is a biographical work written by Belle McArthur Perry. The book tells the life story of Lucinda Hinsdale Stone, a prominent American educator and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. The book is...

""20 Hrs. 40 Min., Our Flight In The Friendship: The American Girl, First Across The Atlantic By Air, Tells Her Story"" is a memoir written by Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The book recounts Earhart's historic flight...

Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796-1812 is a collection of letters written by Napoleon Bonaparte to his first wife, Josephine, during their tumultuous relationship. The letters were compiled and edited by Henry Folijambe Hall and originally published in 1901. The book includes over 200 letters,...

""Eleanor Roosevelt: A Biography"" by Ruby Black is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of one of the most influential women in American history. The book traces Eleanor Roosevelt's journey from a privileged childhood to her emergence as a powerful political figure...

The book ""William Gilmore Simms"" by William P. Trent is a biography that explores the life and works of William Gilmore Simms, a prominent American author and literary figure of the 19th century. The book delves into Simms' upbringing, education, and early career as...

Kimono: A Pictorial Story Of The Kimono is a comprehensive guide to the traditional Japanese garment, the kimono. Written by Keiichi Takasawa, the book provides a detailed history of the kimono, from its origins in ancient Japan to its modern-day use in fashion and...

Alard Ages lived in Holland during WWII. His vivid memoir offers a boy's-eye view of small victories and great dangers faced by a country that largely resisted the tyranny of the Nazi occupation.Author: Alard B. AgesISBN-10: 1425118046ISBN-13: 9781425118044Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/05/2007Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight:...

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 Cattle King: A Dramatized Biography is a book written by Edward F. Treadwell that tells the story of a man named John W. Iliff, who became known as the ""Cattle King"" during the late 1800s. Iliff was a pioneer in the cattle industry...

Author: Larry GoodwynISBN-10: 1258521342ISBN-13: 9781258521349Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/02/2012Pages: 404Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.05lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.83d

The Story of the U-505 is a non-fiction book written by Daniel V. Gallery. The book tells the story of the capture of the German submarine U-505 by the United States Navy during World War II. The U-505 was one of the few German...

Author: Kenneth GilbertISBN-10: 125850412XISBN-13: 9781258504120Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2012Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.10d

""A History Of The Seymour Family: Descendants Of Richard Seymour Of Hartford, Connecticut, For Six Generations"" is a comprehensive genealogical account of the Seymour family, tracing their lineage from the arrival of Richard Seymour in Hartford, Connecticut in the mid-17th century, through six generations...

Author: Mildred Robinson DunningISBN-10: 1258263017ISBN-13: 9781258263010Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2012Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.13d

Bear Flag Lieutenant: The Life Of Henry L. Ford, 1822-1860 is a biography written by Fred B. Rogers. The book is a detailed account of the life of Henry L. Ford, who was a lieutenant in the Bear Flag Revolt, a short-lived rebellion against...

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 Texas Rangers: The Story Of An Organization That Is Unique, Like Nothing Else In America is a comprehensive book written by Harvey N. Castleman that delves into the history and legacy of the Texas Rangers. The book provides a detailed account of the...

In Memoriam Of Mary Perkins Blair Bell And Smith, 1818-1894 is a book written by Mary Perkins Blair-Bell Smith in 1899. The book is a tribute to the life and memory of Mary Perkins Blair Bell and Smith, who lived from 1818 to 1894....

The Word For Word Russian Story Book is a book of Russian short stories translated into English by Nevill Forbes. The book was originally published in 1916 and contains a total of 25 stories, each with its own introduction and notes. The stories cover...

Macaulay's Essay On Lord Clive is a historical work written by the renowned British historian and politician, Thomas Babington Macaulay. The book was first published in 1907 and is a collection of essays on the life and career of Robert Clive, the British East...

Descendants Of William Hill, Of Fairfield, Connecticut: Who Came From Exeter, England, June 5, 1632, In Ship William And Frances (1909) is a genealogical book written by Eva Loesa Hill Hosley. The book documents the lineage of William Hill, who migrated from Exeter, England...

Under The Highest Leadership is a book written by John Douglas Adam and published in 1917. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concept of leadership and its impact on society. Adam argues that true leadership is not about power or...

The Story Of Alexander Selkirk is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich in 1841. The book tells the true story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor who was stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific for over four years. Selkirk's story...

The Diary of the Lady Anne Clifford is a historical book written by Anne Clifford, a prominent figure in the 17th century. The book is a personal diary that chronicles the life and experiences of Lady Anne Clifford, one of the most influential women...

The Story Of The Stadium is a historical book written by the University of Illinois in 1921 that chronicles the construction and development of the Memorial Stadium, a sports arena located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The book provides...

""Dorothea Scott, Otherwise Gotherson And Hogben Of Egerton House, Kent, 1611-1680"" is a historical biography written by G. D. Scull. The book focuses on the life of Dorothea Scott, who was also known by her married names of Gotherson and Hogben. Dorothea lived in...

The Clay Family: The Mother Of Henry Clay And The Genealogy Of The Clays is a book written by Zachary F. Smith. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Clay family, focusing on the mother of Henry Clay and the genealogy of the...

""Panegyric On Thomas Butler, The Tenth Earl Of Ormonde"" is a book written by Flann Magrath that celebrates the life and achievements of Thomas Butler, the tenth Earl of Ormonde. The book is a tribute to Butler's legacy, and it covers his life from...