Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Originally published: New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1974.Author: Joachim C. FestISBN-10: 0156027542ISBN-13: 9780156027540Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2002Pages: 864Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.45lbsSize: 8.92h x 5.98w x 2.19d

A celebration of the life and engineering achievements of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by two of the world's foremost authorities.In his lifetime, Isambard Kingdom Brunel towered over his profession. Today, he remains the most famous engineer in history, the epitome of the volcanic creative forces...

"I have read few autobiographies more extraordinary . . . Astonishing" OBSERVER"A classic. I preferred it to Primo Levi's If This is a Man" EDWARD WILSON"A child's clear-eyed journey to hell" ANNE SEBBA This is a story of a young boy's journey from a...

THIS POWERFUL BOOK proposes never before recognized links between the culturally vibrant Etruscan people and long forgotten Jewish communities. No one has previously suggested an enduring and intimate link between these two dynamic cultures. The Etruscans and the Jews is written as an adventure...

The story of Harriet Smith Pullen's early life, from her childhood journeys by covered wagon to her family's subsistence in sod houses on the Dakota prairie where they survived grasshopper plagues, floods, fires, blizzards, and droughts is a narrative of American migration and adventure...

In the first major literary biography of L. Frank Baum, Rebecca Loncraine tells the story of Oz as you've never heard it, with a look behind the curtain at the vivid life and eccentric imagination of its creator. L. Frank Baum wrote The Wonderful...

This is the incredible true story of railroad worker and union official Mike Elliott, targeted by his railroad employer, BNSF Railway Company, for his safety-related activities. As the union's state legislative board chair, Elliott was the top safety official in the state, and the...

The Errors of Mankind is a philosophical inquiry into human nature and what gives rise to its evil side as well as the possibility of its redemption. This inspirational saga addresses both personal and national struggles to find a place in the world. On...

This biography chronicles the life of Douglass Houghton, a 19th century American geologist and physician. It covers his early life, education, and professional achievements, including his geological survey work in Michigan and his contributions to the science of mineralogy.This work has been selected by...

Adams and Jefferson: A Revolutionary Dialogue documents the public lives and personal friendship of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, from their first meeting as delegates to the Second Continental Congress to their deaths on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This study...

On the eve of the Civil War, Ohio was an important Union State. Third in population and wealth among the thirty-four states, the number of its people, joined with those of New York and Pennsylvania, surpassed the total population of the Confederacy. In addition...

In 1946, twenty-six-year-old Bridget Dolan walked up to the front door of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home. Alone and pregnant. Bridget gave birth to a boy, John, who died at the home less than two years later. Her second child was once again...

The tall foreigner living on Port Said Street in a Cairo hotel lived a simple life, reading books and writing letters, known as Uncle Tarek to neighborhood children. They did not know that he was actually Aribert Heim--the concentration camp doctor and fugitive from...

Author: L?on Bloy, Richard RobinsonISBN-10: 1955392757ISBN-13: 9781955392754Publisher: Sunny Lou PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/28/2025Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.14d

Author: Joyce GreenISBN-10: 0996968482ISBN-13: 9780996968485Publisher: G PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2025Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

PIT BULL & BULL TERRIER - HISTORY OF COMBAT DOGSA book for all lovers of the history of the American Pit Bull Terrier that will guide you through the history of fighting dogs and in which you can learn everything related to the world...

Description !! SERENA WILLIAMS: The Extraordinary Life of a Tennis Genius - Her Super Bowl Halftime Show Appearance and Iconic Crip Walk Dance by Graham Newberry is more than just a biography-it's a deep dive into the extraordinary journey of a woman who redefined...

"Abe" Lincoln's Anecdotes and Stories by R. D. Wordsworth, first published in 1908, is a collection that showcases Abraham Lincoln's wit, humor, and storytelling abilities. Compiled to celebrate Lincoln as "America's best storyteller," the book includes numerous anecdotes, both humorous and insightful, that reflect...

2024 Memories Table of ContentsPin Feather on the American Eagle: Albert ToomesThe Japanese in Tehama CountyLost Mine on Your DoorstepOstrich Farming in the Cold, Frozen NorthLonely Pioneer Baby GraveOro Water Light & Power Company1911 Deer Creek Water Survey in PicturesIn California Canyon Hides the...

Why did a billionaire with every privilege imaginable become the mastermind behind one of the most devastating attacks in modern history?In WHY OSAMA BIN LADEN ATTACKED AMERICA: The Billionaire Terrorist, journey deep into the shadowy world of one of the most infamous figures of...

The author of Free returns with an extraordinary inquiry into historical injustice, dignity, truth, and imagination. When Lea Ypi discovers a photo of her grandmother, Leman, honeymooning in the Alps in 1941 posted by a stranger on social media, she is faced with unsettling...

"On the way home, I turned onto a street demonstration where people were yelling and burning tires. I told my son it was a street repair crew, but I don't think he believed me. With the windows down we were suffocating on the rubber...

This is a biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson written by James Boswell. It is regarded as an important stage in the development of the modern genre of biography; many have claimed it as the greatest biography written in English. While Boswell's personal acquaintance with...

My memoir chronicles early childhood celebrating life post WWII while living in a middle class American suburban town; grappling with my sexuality in the 60's and 70's; living off the grid for seven years in pursuit of an independent life outside of societies' artificial...

Embark on a gravity-defying journey with "Skybound Spirals," a riveting exploration into the world of Frisbee that transcends the boundaries of sport and captures the essence of free-spirited exhilaration. Feel the Wind Beneath Your Wings: In this dynamic narrative, experience the heart-pounding thrill of...

Explore the lives of some of ancient Greece's most prominent figures as told by the renowned biographer Plutarch. This collection of biographies includes famous Greeks such as Alexander the Great, Demosthenes, and Julius Caesar. Gain an in-depth understanding of ancient Greek culture and history...

Discover the fascinating stories of some of the most interesting figures of 17th century England. With lively anecdotes and expert commentary, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

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 Life of Hazrat Aminah bint Wahb The Mother of Prophet Muhammad SAW Last Messenger of Allah SWT (God) English Edition Hardcover Version Based from The Holy Quran and Al-Hadith. Allah SWT (God) Almighty created the father of mankind, Prophet Adam (Pbuh). When Adam...

Life and change moves fast in Africa. As a young Rhodesian policeman Tom soon becomes involved in the struggle for independence as the 'Winds of Change' sweep through the continent. He falls in love, marries and after three years in the police force leaves...

Salo W. Baron (1895-1989) was the most important and influential Jewish historian of the twentieth century. This volume is based on an international conference organized by the Center for Jewish Studies at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and the Institute of Jewish Studies...

Alfonso Cruz Espinosa's life was not an easy one but one supported by the rich cultural values of his Mexican ancestry. 'Fonso was born into the loving arms of his parents in 1927, in El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora, La Reina de Los Cielos...

Richard Whately (1787-1863), was a significant but often overlooked figure in nineteenth-century Ireland. Appointed as Church of Ireland archbishop of Dublin in 1831, his liberalism made him a highly controversial figure within his own church. His wide-ranging involvement in Irish economic and social affairs,...

Only rarely does a Civil War diarist combine detailed observations of events with an intelligent understanding of their significance. John Campbell, a newspaperman before the war, left such a legacy. A politically aware Union soldier with strong moral and abolitionist beliefs, Campbell recorded not...

These stories, revelations & anecdotes were told by the boys & girls, men & women, 49 of them, who started out in the trenches; some before Reagan ever decided to run for political office.They tell the stories of the interaction between Reagan and the...

Eliza Frances "Fanny" Andrews (1840-1931) was born into south-ern aristocracy in Washington, Georgia. The acclaimed author of Journal of a Georgia Girl: 1864-1865, she was an exceptional woman who went on to become a journalist, writer, teacher, and world-renowned botanist. In 1870, as Andrews...

This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.Author: Arthur J. Beckhard, Charles GeerISBN-10: 1494038838ISBN-13: 9781494038830Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.Author: Ethel Emily WallisISBN-10: 1494072742ISBN-13: 9781494072742Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.Author: France Brown PhelpsISBN-10: 1494067919ISBN-13: 9781494067915Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 274Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.58d

What happens to a family already on the brink of disaster when the world around them crumbles? Dandelions for Dinner presents a memoir set in the sleepy town of Gargaliani, Greece, spanning the last quarter of the nineteenth century through the Greek Civil War...

Wife, widow, mother, survivor, the story of the last queen of Henry VIII. Catherine Parr was enjoying her freedom after her first two arranged marriages when she caught the attention of the elderly Henry VIII. The most reluctant of all Henry's wives, she offered...

""A Sketch Of The Life Of James Irish, Of Gorham, Maine, 1776-1863"" is a biographical book written by Lyndon Oak and published in 1898. The book tells the story of James Irish, a notable figure in the town of Gorham, Maine during the late...

English Record of the Whaley Family and Its Branches in America is a historical book written by Samuel Whaley in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Whaley family and its branches in America. It includes a detailed genealogy of the family,...

""Boys and Men: A Story of Life at Yale"" is a captivating memoir by Richard Holbrook, chronicling his experiences as a student at Yale University. The book offers a vivid and detailed account of the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of life at one of...

The Life of the Grasshopper is a scientific book written by J. Henri Fabre that explores the life cycle, habits, and behavior of grasshoppers. The book is divided into various chapters that cover different aspects of the grasshopper's life, including its physical characteristics, feeding...

Plato and Dionysius: A Double Biography is a book written by Ludwig Marcuse that explores the lives of two influential figures in ancient Greece. The book provides a comprehensive biography of both Plato and Dionysius, tracing their lives and achievements from their early years...

Burton of Arabia is a biography written by Seton Dearden that tells the life story of Sir Richard Francis Burton. Burton was a British explorer, geographer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer, and diplomat. He is best known for his...

Michael Servetus: A Translation Of His Geographical, Medical And Astrological Writings With Introductions And Notes is a book that offers a comprehensive look into the life and works of Michael Servetus, a Spanish theologian, physician, and humanist who lived in the 16th century. The...

""The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States V2"" is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most influential founding fathers. Written by George Tucker, this book delves into the life of Thomas Jefferson, exploring his early years, political career, and...

""The Life of Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States V1"" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential figures in American history. Written by George Tucker, this book delves into the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Thomas Jefferson, who served...