Biography & Autobiography - Historical

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...

""The Marquis De La Fayette In The American Revolution V2"" is a historical book written by Charlemagne Tower. This book provides a detailed account of the role played by Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat, in the American Revolution. It also sheds light on...

The Valley of the Shadows: The Coming of the Civil War in Lincoln's Midwest is a historical account written by Francis Grierson. The book provides a comprehensive look at the events leading up to the Civil War in the Midwest region of the United...

David Dubinsky: A Pictorial Biography is a book written by John Dewey that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of David Dubinsky, a prominent labor leader in the 20th century. The book is illustrated with a wealth of photographs and images...

The Hollister Family of America is a genealogical book that details the lineage of Lieut. John Hollister, who was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The book explores the history of the Hollister family and its descendants, tracing their roots back to the 17th century. Written...

Kasturba: Wife of Gandhi is a biography written by Sushila Nayyar that chronicles the life of Kasturba Gandhi, the wife of Mahatma Gandhi. The book explores Kasturba's life from her childhood in Porbandar, India, to her marriage to Gandhi at the age of 13,...

The Joy Of The Lord is a book written by James Russell Miller and published in 1911. The book is a collection of essays and sermons that focus on the theme of joy in the Christian life. Miller explores the various sources of joy,...

How did the safest airliner drop out of the sky without any warning? Was it a terrorist attack or faulty equipment to blame? Join the investigation that changed airline and passenger safety forever. Author: Amanat GillISBN-10: 8215229751ISBN-13: 9798215229750Publisher: Amanat GillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2023Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The Social Mirror is a book written by Adelaide Mellier Nevin and published in 1888. It is a collection of essays that reflect on the social norms and values of American society during the late 19th century. Nevin explores various topics such as marriage,...

The Life of William Pitt is a biography written by Thomas Babington Macaulay in 1877. It chronicles the life and political career of William Pitt the Younger, who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Macaulay's...

Memoir Of Thomas Wight Of Dedham, Massachusetts: With Genealogical Notices Of His Descendants, From 1637 To 1840 (1848) is a book written by Danforth Phipps Wight. The book is a memoir of Thomas Wight, a resident of Dedham, Massachusetts. The book provides a detailed...

A covert intelligence operation. Two identical teenagers.One goal.It was a program conceived in secret by a group of men. Some were doctors; others were military officers and government officials-all with top-secret security clearances.They called it the Similar Likeness Project.And it would serve as the...

Sir Edward 'Eddie' Marsh was an ornament of early twentieth-century society; a respected civil servant, polymath and scholar who led a remarkable life. Always at the heart of the establishment, he was Winston Churchill's longest serving Private Secretary and close friend. Marsh harboured a...

It was the era of the Cold War, shiny new cars, rock 'n roll, and the magic allure of television. Entertainment was literally turning from black-and-white to colour, and its audiences were likewise bursting into adulthood in living technicolour. Canadian Boomers: Growing Up in...

Steffie Steinke, born in Berlin in 1936, writes about the enduring love she had for her foster mother and the everlasting fear she had of her birth mother. The conflict made her shy and insecure for most of her young life. Later she was...

The Story of Joseph: In Verse for Children is a book written by L. T. T. in 1866. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, son of Jacob, in verse form. It tells the story of Joseph's journey from being...

Brabantia Mariana Tripartita est liber Augustini Wichmans, qui anno MDCXXXII editus est. Liber est de historia Brabantiae, regionis Belgii, quae sacris Marianis locis celeberrima est. Liber est tripartitus, et in prima parte agitur de historia Brabantiae, in secunda parte de sacris Marianis locis in...

Winter Sports at Huntington Lake Lodge in the High Sierras: The Story of the First Annual Ice and Snow Carnival (1916) is a historical account of the first annual winter sports event held at the Huntington Lake Lodge in the High Sierras of California....

Sketches and Reminiscences is a collection of essays and personal recollections written by Joshua Hilary Hudson and originally published in 1903. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains sketches of notable figures from Hudson's time, including politicians, writers, and artists,...

""Some Facts About John Paul Jones"" is a historical book written by Junius Davis in 1906. The book provides an account of the life and achievements of John Paul Jones, a Scottish-American sailor and naval commander who played a significant role in the American...

Step into the world of one of the most fascinating women of the 19th century: Juliette Recamier. This meticulously researched biography brings to life the glamour and intrigue of Parisian high society and illuminates the complexities of this remarkable woman's personal and political life.This...

With undeniably rich analyses, Muhammad Taqi Jafari has presented points and ideas no well-informed scholar of theology interested in understanding Shiite teachings regarding Islamic leadership will find redundant or irrelevant. Anyone who would like to attain knowledge about the Holy Prophet and his progeny...

"American Bloods is an unflinching history of our nation . . . This is a breakout book for John Kaag--the natural extension of his genre-defining writing." --Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Leadership: In Turbulent TimesA history of a family spanning centuries and...

In this memoir James E Roghair recalls growing up as a South Dakota farm boy in the sixth decade after statehood. He, his parents and three younger siblings shared a small house without indoor plumbing, electricity, or telephone, near unincorporated Okaton, with its small...

An "ambitious, thorough, supremely researched" (The Washington Post) biography of the extraordinary, tragic life of America's twentieth president--James Garfield. In "the most comprehensive Garfield biography in almost fifty years" (The Wall Street Journal), C.W. Goodyear charts the life and times of one of the...

We dig into the amazing mix of enduring Western design and cutting-edge comfort technologies in this enthralling inquiry. This book takes you on a journey through the history of footwear design, from the modest origins of Crocs to their dramatic transition into cowboy boots....

This book is a fascinating history of the Heard family of Wayland, Massachusetts. It traces the origins and development of this prominent local family, and offers valuable insights into the social, cultural, and economic history of the region.This work has been selected by scholars...

"Dorothy Dandridge: A Life in Spotlight and Shadow" is the definitive biography of one of America's most groundbreaking and enigmatic entertainers. With a life story that unfolds like a Hollywood drama, Dandridge shattered racial barriers to become the first African-American woman nominated for a...