Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Miscellaneous Publication, Department Of Agriculture, No. 407.Author: Arthur Ryker HallISBN-10: 1258587432ISBN-13: 9781258587437Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2013Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.09d

""Cathedrals in the Wilderness: The Story of Benedict Joseph Flaget, Pioneer Bishop"" by Joseph Herman Schauinger is a biography of the first bishop of the Diocese of Bardstown, Kentucky. The book follows the life of Benedict Joseph Flaget, from his early years in France...

Historical Records Of The Eighteenth Hussars is a book written by Harold Esdaile Malet. It is a detailed account of the history of the Eighteenth Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army that was active from 1759 to 1922. The book covers the...

Quantrell: The Terror Of The West is a historical non-fiction book written by Alouette. It recounts the life and reign of William Clarke Quantrill, a notorious Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War. The book provides an in-depth look at Quantrill's tactics, strategies,...

Lord Milner (1901) is a biographical book written by W. B. Luke. It tells the story of Alfred Milner, a prominent figure in British politics and colonial administration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Milner was known for his role in the...

""John Langdon"" is a biography book written by Charles Robert Corning in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of John Langdon, an American politician and businessman who played a significant role in the American Revolution and the early...

""Ancestry and Descendants of Lieutenant John Henderson, of Greenbriar County, Virginia: 1650-1900"" is a genealogical book written by Joseph Lyon Miller and published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the ancestry and descendants of Lieutenant John Henderson, who was a prominent...

""Attack Transport: The Story of the U.S.S. Doyen"" is a historical account of the naval vessel USS Doyen and its role in World War II. Written by Lawrence A. Marsden, a former crew member of the ship, the book details the ship's construction, deployment,...

A Selection From The Public And Private Correspondence Of Vice-Admiral Lord Collingwood V1: Interspersed With Memoirs Of His Life (1828) is a book written by Cuthbert Collingwood. It is a compilation of letters and correspondence from Vice-Admiral Lord Collingwood, a renowned naval officer during...

Mid-Victorian Memories is a memoir written by Matilda Betham-Edwards and published in 1919. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during the mid-Victorian era, which spanned from the 1840s to the 1870s. Betham-Edwards was a prolific writer and traveler, and her memoir offers...

""Philip of Pokanoket"" is a historical novel written by Alfred Antoine Furman and published in 1894. The book tells the story of Philip, a Wampanoag Native American chief who lived in what is now Massachusetts in the 17th century. The novel traces Philip's life...

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 Magellan And The Discovery Of The Philippines is a historical book written by Hezekiah Butterworth. The book is a detailed account of the journey of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, who set out to discover a new route to the Spice...

Retrospections of an Active Life V1 1817 to 1863 is a memoir written by John Bigelow. The book is a detailed account of his life from his birth in 1817 to the year 1863. Bigelow was a prominent American journalist, diplomat, and author. He...

Essays In Biography is a collection of essays written by John Maynard Keynes, a prominent British economist, in 1951. The book consists of a series of biographical sketches of famous individuals, including politicians, economists, artists, and writers. The essays offer insights into the lives...

The Chronological Collection of the Kings of Denmark is a historical book written by Carl Christian Thorwald Andersen in 1878. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the kings of Denmark from the earliest times to the present day. The author has meticulously researched...

William Howard Russell (1820-1907) was a nineteenth-century war correspondent for The Times. In 1861-2 he visited America to report on the secession crisis that had followed Abraham Lincoln's campaign to abolish slavery, in which eleven southern states had withdrawn from the United States to...

Indian Stories Of The Southwest is a collection of short stories written by Elizabeth Judson Roberts and published in 1917. The book contains a series of tales that provide an insight into the lives and traditions of Native American tribes in the Southwest region...

The History of Guy, Earl of Warwick is a book written by J. Beck in 1841. It tells the story of Guy of Warwick, a legendary figure from English folklore who was said to have lived during the reign of King Athelstan in the...

"The Argonauts of California" offers a vivid firsthand account of life during the California Gold Rush. C. W. Haskins recounts his experiences amidst the fervor and chaos of the early mining days, painting a detailed portrait of the American West in its formative years....

"The Friends of Voltaire" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the Enlightenment's most influential figures. S. G. Tallentyre's biography explores the life and times of Voltaire (1694-1778) through the lens of his closest relationships. Journey back to 18th-century France and...

"Canute the Great: The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age" explores the life and reign of one of England's most fascinating, yet often overlooked, rulers. Laurence Marcellus Larson delves into the era of Canute, illuminating his role in shaping England and the...

Explore the life and legacy of General Warren through the meticulously researched "Stories about General Warren, in relation to the fifth of March massacre, and the battle of Bunker Hill," by Rebecca Warren Brown. This historical account delves into Warren's pivotal role during the...

Experience a harrowing true account of survival against impossible odds in "A narrative of the sufferings, preservation and deliverance, of Capt. John Dean and company." This gripping narrative recounts the tragic 1710 shipwreck of the Nottingham galley on the desolate Boon Island, just off...

This biography of Christopher Levett, a 17th-century English adventurer who founded a short-lived settlement in what is now Maine, offers a compelling window into the early days of American settlement. Drawing on historical records and primary sources, the author paints a vivid portrait of...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

Born in 1942 under a bridge in a small war-torn village in southern Italy, Teresa Renda spent the first 17 years of her life searching for the truth of how she came into the world-a secret that no one in her village would speak...

Today, seventy-three years after his death, journalists still tell tales of Charles E. Chapin. As city editor of Pulitzer's New York Evening World, Chapin was the model of the take-no-prisoners newsroom tyrant: he drove reporters relentlessly--and kept his paper in the center ring of...

"White takes us back to when great men believed in the power of words to change the world. . . . This book . . . is a treasure to read, a spur to thinking, a small volume with fascinating history."-The Denver Post In...

Wheat and Woman is a fascinating record of a gifted and determined woman's experience in prairie farming and a unique document in Canadian social history.Author: Georgina Binnie-ClarkISBN-10: 0802038131ISBN-13: 9780802038135Publisher: University of Toronto PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2006Pages: 388Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.29lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.36w x 0.99dReview Citation(s):...

A Thousand Miles of Dreams is an evocative and intimate biography of two Chinese sisters who took very different paths in their quests to be independent women. Ling Shuhao arrived in Cleveland in 1925 to study medicine in the middle of a U.S. crackdown...

Menander I Soter the Bactrian Greek King who reigned from 163 to 130 BCE in Northern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan takes on Emperor Pushyamitra Sunga I the usurper, who rules the Mauryan Empire from his capital in Pataliputra in the Ganges Valley. Menander supports...

Fascinated to discover that her great-great-grandparents, Sarah and Thomas Bell, had been matron and keeper at the Parramatta Female Factory, the author decided to research their lives. Her ancestors had arrived in Sydney from Ireland in 1832 and four years later were appointed to...

When Lydia Rychner-Reich took her first breath in 1927, no one could have predicted the horrors she would face in her life. Born just before the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany, she personally experienced the atrocities of the time and shares them...

'A timely book. It helped me understand the ongoing clashes between Israelis and the Palestinians."-Lois Santalo, teacher and author of Oops, I Lost My Sense Of Humor 'Not only isGutsy Guys and Rattletrap Planes that Helped Save a Nationentertaining, it's an informative insight into...

"As we quickly learn from Constance Crawford's perceptive and engaging memoir, it was in Babette's nature, in the genes and circumstances she inherited from both her mother and her father, to go against the grain of the high French bourgeoisie into which she was...

""The Life of Major General Zachary Taylor, Twelfth President of the United States"" is a biography written by Henry Montgomery. The book details the life of Zachary Taylor, who served as a major general in the United States Army before becoming the twelfth president...