Biography & Autobiography - Historical

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.Author: Maxim GorkyISBN-10: 1498003125ISBN-13: 9781498003124Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.55d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.Author: Upton SinclairISBN-10: 1497990122ISBN-13: 9781497990128Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 230Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.48d

""The Story of My Life and Optimism"" is an autobiography written by Helen Keller, a deaf-blind American author, activist, and lecturer. The book chronicles Keller's life from her childhood, when she lost her sight and hearing due to an illness, to her education under...

Horizons of Catastrophe in the American West contributes to discussions in the environmental humanities and western U.S. studies about how we read past cultural history in the light of our determined yet unknown future under climate catastrophe. Examining an eclectic but interrelated and interdisciplinary...

This is a new release of the original 1948 edition.Author: Editors of the Saturday Evening PostISBN-10: 1494087359ISBN-13: 9781494087357Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.Author: Percival Christopher WrenISBN-10: 1494086980ISBN-13: 9781494086985Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.Author: Franklin Trenaby Walker,Anna Lansdell WalkerISBN-10: 1494028182ISBN-13: 9781494028183Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

Following the demise of whaling in the late 1800s, the island of Nantucket fell into economic torpor. Its population declined and many of its homes and local businesses fell into disrepair. In the mid-twentieth century, Walter Beinecke, a lifelong summer resident and an heir...

Distinctly Narcissistic is a study of diary fiction written in Quebec between 1878 and 1990. Valerie Raoul explores the social and ideological context in which diary fiction occurs, and the relation in Quebec, between the diary form and (de)colonization. Many of the works she...

WILLIAM ROSE (1885-1968) learned the Polish language and became an enthusiast of Polish culture under unusual circumstances; at the outbreak of the First World War the young scholar from Minnedosa, Manitoba, found himself trapped in Europe behind enemy line. He was restricted to the...

Arnold J. Toynbee's voluminous studies of world history embraced every civilization and religion of the past and present. His general theory of the rise and fall of cultures remains the most comprehensive attempt ever made to understand the recurrent processes of universal history. His...

MATTHE\V ARNOLD is undoubtedly in poetry, and I believe also in some of his prose, a classic. Carleton Stanley shows the influence of Greek poetry and thought on Matthew Arnold in these lectures. Author: Carleton W. StanleyISBN-10: 1487573162ISBN-13: 9781487573164Publisher: University of Toronto PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Author: Steven FrimmerISBN-10: 1453508503ISBN-13: 9781453508503Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/21/2010Pages: 264Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Occasionally a man emerges from history without us knowing him. Duke Vespasiano Gonzaga (1531-91) of Sabbioneta escaped the net of sixteenth century Italy, and its history of wars and conflicts, to fashion a life that was uniquely different. He set out to change the...

John Prince was a lawyer, farmer, military officer, politician, judge, and entrepreneur. Born at Hereford, England, in 1796, he emigrated to Upper Canada in 1833 because he was ashamed of his ne'er-do-well father. His interest in farming took him to Sandwich where he became...

""Among The Forest Trees: Or How The Bushman Family Got Their Homes"" is a book written by Joseph Henry Hilts in 1888. The book tells the story of a family of bushmen who live in the forest and their struggles to build their homes....

The Life of Queen Henrietta Maria V1 is a historical biography written by Ida Ashworth Taylor and published in 1905. The book is a detailed account of the life of Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England, from her birth in...

The book ""Letters Written By Lord Chesterfield To His Son V2"" is a collection of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, the 4th Earl of Chesterfield, to his son between 1737 and 1768. The letters offer advice on various topics such as etiquette, education,...

The Adventures of John Jewitt is a memoir written by John Rodgers Jewitt, detailing his experiences as the only survivor of the crew of the ship Boston during his captivity for nearly three years. The book was first published in 1896 and is a...

The Sources of Plutarch's Life of Cicero is a book written by Alfred Gudeman and published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the sources used by Plutarch in his biography of Cicero. Gudeman provides a detailed examination of Plutarch's text and...

Sketches of the Royal Society and Royal Society Club is a book written by John Barrow and published in 1849. The book provides a detailed account of the Royal Society, its members, and its activities during the 18th and 19th centuries. Barrow, who was...

One Man's View is a book written by Leonard Merrick and published in 1897. The book is a collection of short stories that offer a window into the lives of the people of London during the late 19th century. The stories are told from...

""History Of The Families Of McKinney, Brady, Quigley"" is a book written by Belle McKinney Hays Swope and published in 1905. The book provides a detailed account of the three families - McKinney, Brady, and Quigley - and their history, genealogy, and achievements. The...

A Yankee In The Trenches is a first-hand account of the experiences of an American soldier, Robert Derby Holmes, during World War I. The book was published in 1918, just a few months before the end of the war. The author, who was a...

""Fearchair-A-Ghunna: The Ross-Shire Wanderer, His Life And Sayings"" is a book written by A. B. Maclennan and originally published in 1908. The book is a biographical account of Fearchair-A-Ghunna, a Scottish wanderer from Ross-Shire, and includes anecdotes and sayings attributed to him. The book...

The Man From Missouri: A Biography Of Harry S. Truman is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and career of the 33rd President of the United States. Written by Cyril Clemens, a noted journalist and author, this book delves into the personal...

Montagu Norman is a biography written by John Hargrave that delves into the life of Montagu Norman, the governor of the Bank of England from 1920 to 1944. The book explores Norman's upbringing, education, and early career in banking, as well as his rise...

Florence Nightingale, The Angel Of The Crimea: A Story For Young People is a book written by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards and published in 1909. The book is a biography of Florence Nightingale, who is known as the founder of modern nursing. The book...

Swatty: A Story Of Real Boys is a novel written by Ellis Parker Butler and published in 1920. The story is about a group of boys living in a small town who are always getting into mischief. The main character, Swatty, is a mischievous...

Author: Nathaniel BoutonISBN-10: 1432667831ISBN-13: 9781432667832Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2007Pages: 468Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d

Narratives of Early Carolina, 1650-1708 is a historical book written by Alexander S. Salley. The book is a collection of narratives and documents that chronicle the early history of Carolina, from its founding in 1650 to the end of the first decade of the...

The Story of Perugia is a historical book written by Margaret Symonds, which provides a comprehensive account of the Italian city of Perugia. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the city's rich history, from its...

The Reign of William Rufus V1: And the Accession of Henry the First is a historical book written by Edward A. Freeman. It focuses on the reign of William II, also known as William Rufus, who was the King of England from 1087 to...

""A Study of Greatness in Men"" is a book written by Josephus Nelson Larned that explores the qualities that make certain individuals great. The author examines the lives of various historical figures, including artists, scientists, politicians, and military leaders, to identify the traits that...

The Biographical Directory of the American Congress 1774-1927 Volume 1 is a comprehensive reference book that provides a detailed account of the lives and careers of the members of the American Congress during the period of 1774-1927. The book is authored by Ansel Wold,...

The Story of My Boyhood and Youth is an autobiographical book written by John Muir, a renowned naturalist, and conservationist. The book provides a detailed account of Muir's early life, growing up in Scotland and then moving to the United States with his family...

Quilts: Their Story And How To Make Them by Marie D. Webster is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of quilting. The book explores the origins of quilting, tracing its roots back to ancient Egypt and highlighting its importance in American culture....

The Story Of The World�������s Great Thinkers is a book written by Ernest R. Trattner that explores the lives and ideas of some of the most influential philosophers, scientists, and thinkers in human history. The book covers a broad range of topics and time...

The Story of Monticello is a book written by Thomas L. Rhodes that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Monticello, the famous plantation home of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. The book delves into the fascinating story of...

The Autobiography of David Kinley is a memoir written by David Kinley himself, detailing his life experiences, struggles, and achievements. David Kinley was an American economist, academic, and social reformer who lived from 1861 to 1944. He was a prominent figure in the field...

The book ""Victor Cousin"" by Jules Simon is a biography of the French philosopher and educational reformer, Victor Cousin. The book delves into Cousin's life, starting with his childhood and upbringing in rural France, and tracing his intellectual development as he studied at the...

The book ""William Cookworthy"" by Theodore Compton is a biography of the life and achievements of William Cookworthy, an English Quaker and chemist who lived from 1705 to 1780. Cookworthy is known for his work in developing and improving the production of porcelain in...

Trevelyan Papers, Part 3 is a book written by Walter C. Trevelyan, which is a collection of personal papers and documents that provide insight into the life and times of the Trevelyan family. The Trevelyan family was one of the most prominent and influential...

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 Autobiography of Giuseppe Garibaldi Volume 2: 1849-1872 is a memoir written by the Italian revolutionary leader, Giuseppe Garibaldi. In this book, Garibaldi continues his account of his life and experiences from where he left off in the first volume. He chronicles his involvement...

""John Fiske"" by Andrew McFarland Davis is a biography of the American philosopher, historian, and writer John Fiske. Fiske was a prominent figure in the late 19th century, known for his work on evolutionary theory, American history, and the philosophy of religion. Davis explores...

The Life of Edward Fitzgerald V1 is a biography written by Thomas Wright about the life of Edward Fitzgerald, a prominent figure in the literary world of the 19th century. The book covers Fitzgerald's early life, his education, his travels, and his literary career....

""Aristotle"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical account of the life and teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. The book explores Aristotle's upbringing, education, and his contributions to philosophy, science, and politics. It delves into his theories on ethics, metaphysics, logic, and biology,...

The History of the Consulate and the Empire of France Under Napoleon V2 is a book written by M. A. Thiers that provides a detailed account of the political and military events that took place in France during the Consulate and the Empire under...

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...