Biography & Autobiography - Historical

“Dolly Witter Stetson: A Sketch of her Life” offers a glimpse into the life of Dolly Witter Stetson, as chronicled by Kate DeNormandie Wilson. Published in 1907, this biography paints a portrait of a woman living in the United States during a period of...

Embark on a journey with Watson -- as he tells a firsthand account of a country at a crossroads, and one man's quest to find his place in 19th century America.In the early 1900s, Watson Stewart set out to record the principal events of...

Moses, a prophet admired by the followers of three religions. At his birth, he was destined to be killed by the soldiers of Pharaoh but eventually adopted by the family of Pharaoh. Accidentally killed a man at a young age and went into exile...

This is a story of my journey......in search of who I am becoming, told through memories and reflections of my inner and outward experiences. Much of the theme are reflections on my personal experiences with racial prejudices and challenges throughout my youth and adult...

In this fascinating memoir, Woods traces his 60-year odyssey in journalism, a career that included witnessing the bomb-shattered wartime devastation in Britain during which he placed a saucepan on his head to escape bomb damage, and the aftermath of much of the obliteration of...

Black Excellence defined by Maham the Mentor is the Excellence of Black People in America. That Excellence comes from extraordinary Black People, who accomplished great tasks or Goals, under the most extreme conditions to mankind. Black History is very important to me because I...

Do you know that mothers never stop loving their kids? They did, do, and will put themselves in great danger to protect their children.In the memoir My Son Phillipe, the author tells of her saga to rescue her little son, Phillipe, who became trapped...

This is a book of deep love, devotion, and respect for the author's late wife of the author, and it can also be seen as a guide and practice for overcoming difficult situations in life. Exploring his inner self, especially the unconscious part, the...

Vivien Leigh was one of the greatest film and theatrical stars of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. Her Oscar-winning performances in Gone With the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire have cemented her status as an icon of Hollywood. From 1940 to 1960, Leigh...

Imagine the guilt my mother laid on me when I was a five-year-old and she asked how I felt upon meeting Mickey Mantle and I confessed that I wanted to be famous someday, like he was; and she replied, "Maybe you will," spoken in...

Rough Riders is a classic biography of Theodore Roosevelt and his early days as a member of that historical unit. This book includes this snippet: DURING the year preceding the outbreak of the Spanish War I was Assistant Secretary of the Navy. While my...

From the various meanings of "culture", included in this book, it seems that all societies in turn attach importance to the subject. But...But from the author's point of view, this significant concept covers another implication that can be both studied and understood. He opens...

Nowadays, the interdisciplinary study, for its part, has put another arena in front of religious scholars, and all these issues together place new and important responsibilities on traditional and religious sciences centers, as well as academic hubs that work in the field of religious...

Embracing Adversity - A Life Torn and Rebuilt, is a compelling autobiography that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Hans Sonnenberg from 1941 to the present day. In 62 captivating chapters, Sonnenberg shares his life story, beginning with his birth during a time of global...

Join the author as he recounts his fascinating life. A risk taker, entrepreneur, steadfast banker, blackjack dealer and a solid government bureaucrat. The careers zig and zag. As a young man, he works with his father as a true American cowboy in Texas. In...

Ralph was a self-made man who took the good examples set by his parents and grandparents, started with very little, cut his losses when necessary, endured the Great Depression without folding and turned a half section of Iowa farm land into a prosperous operation....

The fascinating story of the daughter of First Fleet convicts who managed to overcome her humble origins to become the mistress of the grandest home in colonial Sydney. Born on Norfolk Island to First Fleet convicts, Mary Ann was destined to become a farmer's...

Editorial Reviews From Booklist Called to active duty late in 1943, University of California-San Francisco surgical resident Kerner went to England with the Thirty-fifth Infantry Division in May 1944. Landing in Normandy shortly after D-Day, he was involved in combat for 264 days in...

Américo Paredes (1915-99) is one of the seminal figures in Mexican American studies. With this first book-length biography of Paredes, author José R. López Morín offers fresh insight into the life and work of this influential scholar, as well as the close relationship between...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1853 Edition. The Negro Patriot Of Hayti; Comprising An Account Of The Struggle For Liberty In The Island And A Sketch Of Its History To The Present Period.Author: John R. BeardISBN-10: 1498049176ISBN-13: 9781498049177Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage:...

This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.Author: Mary Louise AswellISBN-10: 1494091941ISBN-13: 9781494091941Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.73d

""Edward Lawrence Scull: A Brief Memoir, With Extracts From His Letters And Journals"" is a book written by Allen Clapp Thomas in 1891. The book is a tribute to Edward Lawrence Scull, a man who lived a short but remarkable life. The memoir is...

Anthony Benezet: From The Original Memoir (1859) is a book that presents the life and works of Anthony Benezet, a prominent Quaker and abolitionist who lived in the 18th century. The book is based on Benezet's original memoir, which was written in 1770 and...

The ""Life of John Heckewelder"" by Edward Rondthaler is a biography of the 18th-century Moravian missionary and linguist, John Heckewelder. The book provides a detailed account of Heckewelder's life, from his early years in Germany to his work as a missionary among the Native...

""A Special Study Of Operation Vittles: The Story Of The Berlin Airlift"" is a book written by Aviation Operations Magazine that provides a detailed account of the Berlin Airlift, a historic event that took place during the Cold War. The book explores the various...

God Hath Chosen: The Story Of Jack Wyrtzen And The Word Of Life Hour is a biographical account of the life and ministry of Jack Wyrtzen, a prominent Christian evangelist and founder of the Word of Life Fellowship. Written by Forrest Forbes, the book...

The Swallow Book is a collection of legends, fables, folk songs, proverbs, omens, and riddles from various cultures that tell the story of the swallow. Written by Giuseppe Pitre, the book explores the symbolism and significance of the swallow in human culture, from ancient...

The Story Of Dr. John Clarke is a biographical book written by Thomas W. Bicknell. The book tells the story of Dr. John Clarke, a prominent figure in early American history who played a key role in the establishment of religious freedom in the...

Gold, Rawhide and Iron: The Biography of Dorsey Syng Baker is a book written by Helen Baker Reynolds. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of Dorsey Syng Baker, a prominent figure in the American West during the late 19th and early...

This book reconstructs the worldview of a Lutheran merchant from the city of Augsburg in the seventeenth century. Miller's is a singular story. Though he lived through some of the great events of his age, he scarcely mentioned them. Though he was raised in...

The Diary of John Jay During the Peace Negotiations of 1782 is a historical book written by John Jay. The book is a compilation of the diary entries of John Jay, one of the founding fathers of the United States, during his time as...

The Pursuit Of The Apache Chief: A Story Of The Campaign Against Geronimo is a historical book written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson and published in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the campaign against the legendary Apache chief Geronimo, who led a...

The Curate's Wife is a novel written by John and Charles Mozley, first published in 1860. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy, who marries a curate. Lucy is a kind and...

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...

Memoirs of Edward Gibbon is a book written by the famous historian and author, Edward Gibbon. This book is an autobiographical account of the author's life, covering his childhood, education, travels, and literary career. It also includes his reflections on the political and social...

A History Of My Time, Memoirs Of Chancellor Pasquier V1: The Revolution, The Consulate, The Empire, 1789-1810 is a book written by Etienne-Denis Pasquier. It is a memoir that provides a detailed account of the political and social events that took place in France...

""The Founders of the American Republic: A History and Biography"" by Charles Mackay is a comprehensive book that explores the lives and contributions of the founding fathers of the United States of America. The book covers the period from the American Revolution to the...

The Story of Phallicism V2 is a book written by Lee Alexander Stone that explores the history and cultural significance of phallic symbols and beliefs throughout human history. This second volume delves deeper into the topic, examining the phallic traditions of ancient Egypt, Greece,...

The Dead Sea, a New Route to India, recounts William Allen's 19th-century travels and explorations in the Middle East, with a focus on the Dead Sea region. This first volume details his journey, observations, and experiences while seeking a new route to India. Allen...

"Bruce's Travels Into Abyssinia to Discover the Source of the Nile" recounts the remarkable journeys of James Bruce, an 18th-century Scottish explorer, through what is now Ethiopia. This compelling narrative details Bruce's adventures, encounters with local cultures, and relentless pursuit to uncover the source...

""William Farel and the Story of the Swiss Reform"" is a historical account of the Swiss Reformation and the life of William Farel, a key figure in the movement. Written by William Maxwell Blackburn and originally published in 1867, the book provides a detailed...

The History and Descent of the House of Rowallane is a book written by William Mure in 1825. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and genealogy of the Rowallane family, a prominent Scottish family with roots dating back to the 16th...

""John Alden of Ashfield, Massachusetts, and Chautauqua County, New York: His Alden Ancestors and His Descendants"" is a book written by Frank Wesley Alden and published in 1909. The book is a genealogical record of the Alden family, tracing the lineage of John Alden...

Paul and Paulinism is a book written by James Moffatt and first published in 1910. It is a comprehensive study of the Apostle Paul and his teachings, as well as the development of Pauline theology in the early Christian Church.The book covers a wide...

60 plantations owned by my cousins. 30 in Georgia! I'm from Fall River, Massachusetts and surprised to find Rebels in my family tree. My background is much more "Irish need not apply" than "Johnny Reb"! And what I found was not just one or...

"The Squirrel Hunters of Ohio, or Glimpses of Pioneer Life" by N. E. Jones offers a compelling look into 19th-century Ohio and the lives of its earliest settlers. This historical work vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs of frontier life in the American West,...

"Recollections of a Pioneer" offers a compelling personal narrative from the heart of the American Civil War. Authored by J. Watt Gibson, this historically significant account provides firsthand insights into the experiences of a Confederate soldier. Immerse yourself in a detailed recollection of a...

Step back in time to Restoration London with "The Diary of Samuel Pepys, January through December, 1660." This meticulously prepared edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a 17th-century England undergoing dramatic change. Samuel Pepys, a keen observer and diligent...

Gabrielle Festing's memoir of her time in Palestine during the early years of the British Mandate offers a vivid and often humorous account of the challenges and adventures she encountered. With its lively characters, exotic locales, and tales of espionage and intrigue, this book...

This book is a fascinating account of the life and times of General Lafayette, one of the key figures of the American Revolution. It provides insights into his personal and professional life, as well as his visit to the United States in the 1820s....