Biography & Autobiography - Historical

During much of his brief and troubled life, Victor Marion Rose was a walking anomaly. The scion of a venerable Texas farming and ranching family, he was widely reported to be unable to distinguish one horse from another. He fought for the Confederacy and...

The stories of over 500 fascinating individuals of Latino heritage are told in this unique three-volume set. Coverage includes famous entertainers and sports figures, as well as leaders in the fields of business, science, and politics. All essays were written exclusively for this set....

This expansive five-volume set offers profiles of 775 prominent African American from a wide range of fields. Most of these people have never been covered in any Great Lives set before, and more than one-half of them are contemporary figures. The set is especially...

This expansive five-volume set offers profiles of 775 prominent African American from a wide range of fields. Most of these people have never been covered in any Great Lives set before, and more than one-half of them are contemporary figures. The set is especially...

The stories of over 650 fascinating individuals of Jewish heritage are told in this unique four-volume set. Coverage includes famous entertainers and sports figures, as well as leaders in the fields of business, science, and politics. Every essay was written exclusively for this set,...

'American Heroes' explores the lives and deeds of 200 American heroes, from the American Revolution to the present day. The book includes people from a wide range of backgrounds who have shown courage in various endeavours - including education, business, civil rights, exploration, the...

The 20th Century is the eighth installment in the revised and expanded Great Lives series, which provides in-depth critical, biographical essays from around the world. This brand new, ten-volume set offers more than 1,300 extensive biographies of major personages in world history from 1901-2000....

The 20th Century is the eighth installment in the revised and expanded Great Lives series, which provides in-depth critical, biographical essays from around the world. This brand new, ten-volume set offers more than 1,300 extensive biographies of major personages in world history from 1901-2000....

The 20th Century is the eighth installment in the revised and expanded Great Lives series, which provides in-depth critical, biographical essays from around the world. This brand new, ten-volume set offers more than 1,300 extensive biographies of major personages in world history from 1901-2000....

Like a fresco with a central figure, Giovanni (Jack) Dalla Costa, who emigrated from Italy s Veneto region in 1886 to play a part in the Alaskan gold rush, this book spans sixty years of history, faithfully depicting the extraordinary events in the life...

This collection demonstrates the importance of Mary Hays (1759-1843) as an advanced and innovative thinker, philosophical commentator, and writer of deliberately experimental fiction. Author: William GodwinISBN-10: 1551112590ISBN-13: 9781551112596Publisher: Broadview Press IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2001Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.40d

This is the story of a boy and man in Queen Victoria's Royal Navy in the second part of the nineteenth century. It describes his training, action and becoming a man. It also describes the ship he sailed on, and her miraculous escape from...

Author: Eugeniusz NowakISBN-10: 1527510999ISBN-13: 9781527510999Publisher: Cambridge Scholars PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/21/2018Pages: 372Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.90w x 1.00d

This definitive biography depicts one Victorian womanâ (TM)s struggle to stay afloat in a rising tide of prurient scandalmongering and snobbery. Could it be that this womanâ (TM)s character and circumstances informed Oscar Wildeâ (TM)s social comedies? She was the daughter of a leading...

A Parliamentarian described his feelings towards Charlotte de La TrÃ(c)moïlle when he wrote in the journal the Parliamentary Scout â oethree women ruined the Kingdom Eve, The Queen and the Countess of Derby⠝. This historical biography uses the letters found in the Chateau...

Alaska Days with John Muir is a classic American outdoors story with the following exerpt- Deep calm from God enfolds the land; Light on the mountain top I stand; How peaceful all, but ah, how grand!Author: Samual HallISBN-10: 1517097142ISBN-13: 9781517097141Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire...

A Mexican literary and political figure of the early nineteenth century whose writings present the best existing portrayal of Spanish colonial society.Author: Jefferson Rea SpellISBN-10: 1512820431ISBN-13: 9781512820430Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press AnniversaryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/1931Pages: 141Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d

Diary of Dr. John Dee, for the Years 1595-1601 is a historical book written by Dr. John Dee, an English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occult philosopher. The book is a collection of Dee's personal diary entries from the years 1595 to 1601, providing an...

I came from a long line of "marryiers." My grandfather had four wives. Three died and he died on the fourth one. My Dad had four wives. I had three step-mothers and a mother living at the same time .There were 20 siblings. At...

Cardiff has an incredibly rich history, from its foundation as a Roman fort through its Norman occupation to its establishment as a county town following the Act of Union with England. Owing to its strategic position on the River Taff, Cardiff became the world's...

More of a Man presents the only known diaries of a skilled craft-worker in Victorian Canada: Andrew McIlwraith, a Scottish journeyman who migrated to North America during a tumultuous period marked by economic depression and early industrial change. McIlwraith's journals illuminate his quest to...

A weekly narrative of an astounding year. Take a look at: -South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. -The unexpected rise of a little known Senator from Illinois, Mr. Barack Obama, to the Presidency of the United States of America. -The worldwide financial crisis.Author: P....

The author believes that genealogy (the study of one's ancestors) should involve far more than the mere gathering of names, dates and places. Our ancestors were real people who were so much more than a mere collection of birth, marriage and death dates. This...

The Diary of Thomas Minor, Stonington, Connecticut: 1653-1684 is a historical book written by Thomas Minor, an early settler of Stonington, Connecticut. The book was originally published in 1899 and is a personal account of Minor's life in the late 17th century. The diary...

The first major biography of P.T. Barnum in a generation, a vivid account of the forefather of American entertainment. P. T. Barnum was the greatest showman the world has ever seen: the cocreator of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the man who made...

Saint John of the Cross is a book written by Father Paschasius Heriz that provides a detailed account of the life and teachings of Saint John of the Cross, a prominent Spanish mystic and poet of the 16th century. The book delves into the...

Author: Lucy Baker WheeldenISBN-10: 1425776728ISBN-13: 9781425776725Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2007Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d

The Life of Johnson by James Boswell is a towering achievement in biographical literature, offering an intimate and comprehensive portrait of the renowned lexicographer, writer, and conversationalist, Samuel Johnson. Published in 1791, Boswell's work transcends mere biography, capturing the essence of Johnson's personality, intellect,...

Author: Hubertis Maurice CummingsISBN-10: 1258635569ISBN-13: 9781258635565Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2013Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.27d

Some Passages Of The Life And Death Of ... John Earl Of Rochester offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of the notorious John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester. Authored by Gilbert Burnet, Bishop of Salisbury, this biographical work provides a unique...

Guidi Panziroli ... De Claris Legum Interpretibus Libri Quatuor is a comprehensive historical work, now carefully preserved, detailing the lives and contributions of renowned legal scholars. Accompanied by Joannis Fichardi's Vitae Recentiorum Jctorum, this volume provides invaluable insights into the development of legal thought....

The Life of Ted Horn: American Racing Champion is a biography written by Russ Catlin that chronicles the life and career of legendary race car driver Ted Horn. The book delves into Horn's rise to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, his numerous victories...

Sergeant William Jasper is a biography written by Charles Colcock Jones Jr. and published in 1876. The book tells the story of William Jasper, a Revolutionary War hero who fought for the American cause. Jasper was a sergeant in the Continental Army and is...

Sallust (1830) is a book written by the Roman historian and politician Gaius Sallustius Crispus, commonly known as Sallust. The book is a collection of his works, including his two major historical works, The Conspiracy of Catiline and The Jugurthine War. These works are...

The Story Of Our Mutual Friend: Transcribed Into Phonetic Notation From The Work Of Charles Dickens (1920) is a book that features the complete text of Charles Dickens' novel Our Mutual Friend, transcribed into phonetic notation. The book was published in 1920 and is...

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 Queen Bee and Other Nature Stories is a book written by Carl Ewald and published in 1908. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the natural world and the creatures that inhabit it. The stories cover a wide range...

Major Alpin�������s Ancestors And Descendants is a book written by Peter John Anderson that chronicles the lineage of Major Alpin and his family. The book delves into the history of the Alpin family, tracing its roots back to the early days of Scotland. It...

Jefferson, Friend of France 1793: The Career of Edmond Charles Genet 1763-1834 is a historical book written by Meade Minnigerode. The book tells the story of Edmond Charles Genet, a French diplomat who was sent to the United States in 1793 during the French...

The book ""Biographical Sketch of Charles Fenton Mercer, 1778-1858"" is a work written by James Mercer Garnett and published in 1911. This book is a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of Charles Fenton Mercer, a prominent American politician, lawyer, and philanthropist who...

"A Cyclopedia of Canadian Biography, Volume 1" offers a comprehensive look into the lives of notable individuals who shaped Canada during the late 19th century. Compiled by George Maclean Rose, this volume focuses on individuals distinguished in professional and political life, leaders in commerce...

"The Bokhara Victims" recounts the tragic story of Captain Charles Stoddart and Captain Arthur Conolly, two British officers imprisoned and ultimately executed in Bokhara (present-day Uzbekistan) in the 1840s. Drawing upon historical documents and accounts, the book explores the complex political landscape of Central...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Delve into the tumultuous life and times of one of the French Revolution's most compelling figures with "Memoirs of Mirabeau, Volume 3: Biographical, Literary, and Political." This volume offers a unique window into the world of Honoré-Gabriel Riquetti, Comte de Mirabeau, as seen through...

This invaluable account provides an excellent introduction to the Presidency of John F. Kennedy. To understand Kennedy's aims and achievements in the White House, it looks at Kennedy the man and outlines his background and early career and the influences upon him. Hugh Brogan...

The Quests of Paul Beck is a novel written by Matthias McDonnell Bodkin and first published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of Paul Beck, a young man who sets out to find his fortune in the world. Along the way, he encounters...

The book titled ""The English Ancestry Of Reinold And Matthew Marvin Of Hartford, Connecticut, 1638: Their Homes And Parish Churches"" was written by William Theophilus Rogers Marvin and was published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of the English ancestry of Reinold...

The book ""Life of De Lafayette"" is a biographical account of the French aristocrat and military officer, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, also known as the ""Hero of Two Worlds"". Written by his wife, Marie Antoinette Virginie De Lafayette,...

The Brubacher Genealogy In America is a book written by Jacob N. Brubacher in 1884. It is a comprehensive genealogy of the Brubacher family in America, tracing their roots back to their origins in Switzerland. The book contains detailed information about the family's history,...