Biography & Autobiography - Historical

How a multi-millionaire vanished into thin air. Captain Alfred Loewenstein was known as many things during his glamorous and gaudy life. Companion of the Bath, friend of kings, an aviator and sportsman, a maker and loser of fortunes, and most favorably, a multi-millionaire. That...

A decade of crime, treachery, and adventures of the Medellin Cartel. Andrew Richard Barnes survived crashes, gunfire, treachery, and betrayal and still lived to tell the tale. Snowbird explores the heinous crimes and dangerous expeditions of the man who flew the first cocaine shipment...

How a multi-millionaire vanished into thin air. Captain Alfred Loewenstein was known as many things during his glamorous and gaudy life. Companion of the Bath, friend of kings, an aviator and sportsman, a maker and loser of fortunes, and most favorably, a multi-millionaire. That...

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, widely known as NTR, was not merely a film star who strayed into politics and captured power in Andhra Pradesh. The actor-politician redefined the political culture in the state and scripted a new political idiom. His rather dramatic entry into...

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 Pioneers of Beverly: A Series of Sketches is a book written by John A. Cornell and published in 1889. The book is a collection of stories and biographical sketches about the early settlers of Beverly, Massachusetts. The author provides detailed descriptions of the...

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...

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...

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 Young Midshipman: A Story Of The Bombardment Of Alexandria is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young midshipman, Jack Robson, who serves in the British...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 U.S. Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin: A Personal Narrative is a book written by Elisha Kent Kane about his experiences as part of the Grinnell Expedition, which was launched in 1850 to search for the lost Arctic explorer Sir John...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This "tour de force of analysis" (Joel Agee) examines the life and work of the prolific, visionary writer, painter and critic. Kemp finds in Ruskin's life -- which spanned the same years as Queen Victoria's and thus embodied the Victorian era itself -- a...

With the publication of My Bondage and My Freedom in August 1855, former Maryland slave Frederick Douglass became the first black person to join a very select company of Americans to publish a second and entirely new autobiography. In the decade that had elapsed...

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, widely known as NTR, was not merely a film star who strayed into politics and captured power in Andhra Pradesh. The actor-politician redefined the political culture in the state and scripted a new political idiom.Author: Ramesh KandulaISBN-10: 014346017XISBN-13: 9780143460176Publisher: Ebury...

Bestselling author Charlie Connelly returns with a First World War memoir of his great uncle, Edward Connelly, who was an ordinary boy sent to fight in a war the likes of which the world had never seen.But this is not just his story; it...

When life brought her to her knees, Nicole Dover chose to rise in light. After a shocking stage IV breast cancer diagnosis at 37 years old, seventeen years after her first battle at age 20, Nicole was called to Costa Rica, where a solo...

Catching the Light is the spiritual autobiography of the author's life in transition just before and after her husband passed. Even though she was already in her late 70s, she felt led to explore new beginnings. Some changes were physical-the move to Maine, for...

Uncover the Secrets of Norway's Most Haunting MysteryShe appeared in Europe, moving through cities with multiple identities, leaving cryptic notes, and vanishing into the shadows. Found burned in a remote Norwegian valley in 1970, the Isdal Woman became an enigma that has fascinated the...

A mountain village in Greece, gripped by despair.A humble mule from Kentucky.A forgotten chapter of post-World War II recovery.A powerful reminder of what determined international cooperation can achieve. With the animals that sustained rural life largely lost to war, fields lay untended and villages...

"Charles W Quantrell: A True History of His Guerrilla Warfare on the Missouri and Kansas Border During the Civil War of 1861 to 1865" provides a raw and detailed account of one of the American Civil War's most controversial and feared figures. This work...

This memoir vividly traces Evangelos' journey from a war-torn village in Greece to a life ofopportunity in America. Blending personal memories with historical events and cultural insight, he recounts the warmth of village life and the hardships endured during World War II andthe Greek...

"Left Behind" is a poignant and firsthand account of the tumultuous years surrounding the Russian Revolution, written by Baroness Sophie Buxhoeveden, a loyal lady-in-waiting to Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. This memoir offers an intimate perspective on the final days of the Romanov dynasty and the...

"Napoleon" is a masterly psychological biography that explores the inner life and driving motivations of one of history's most iconic figures. Rather than focusing solely on dates and battle formations, this work delves into the character, intellect, and soul of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his...

"Button Gwinnett, Signer of the Declaration of Independence" is a comprehensive biographical study of one of the most enigmatic figures of the American founding era. As one of only three signers from Georgia, Gwinnett's life provides a vital window into the political landscape of...

The Redemption of Uncle Richard is in part, an overview of Ms. Caton's family lineage that focuses on the history of this intriguing and colorful individual.After decades of working on her family genealogy, Ms. Caton discovered Richard Croker, Tammany Boss, was indeed her great,...

"Haym Salomon and the Revolution" is a compelling biographical study of one of the American Revolution's most crucial yet often overlooked figures. This work explores the life of Haym Salomon, a Polish-born Jewish immigrant who became a primary financier for the fledgling United States...

"Napoleon" is a masterly psychological biography that explores the inner life and driving motivations of one of history's most iconic figures. Rather than focusing solely on dates and battle formations, this work delves into the character, intellect, and soul of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his...

"Bismarck" is a masterful psychological portrait of the man who forged the German Empire. Written by Emil Lodwig, this work delves deep into the character of Otto von Bismarck, exploring the internal contradictions and iron will that defined his political career. The narrative traces...

Traditional Farming for Off-Grid LivingThe Definitive Edition of Ten Acres Enough by Edmund MorrisAnnotated and Edited for the Modern Agrarian by Dr. Peter FogartyDiscover the 19th-Century Blueprint for 21st-Century Independence.Is it possible to find total financial and emotional freedom on just ten acres of...

Author: Adolf HitlerISBN-10: 8129140276ISBN-13: 9788129140272Publisher: Rupa Publications IndiaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2003Format: Paperback

THE BROWN CONDORThe Brown Condor is a biography that tells the remarkable true story of John C. Robinson, an African American aviator who overcame racism and exclusion in the United States to become a pioneering fighter pilot and aviation leader. Denied opportunities at home,...

"Personalities of the Eighteenth Century" offers an engaging and insightful exploration of the notable figures who shaped one of history's most vibrant eras. Grace A. Murray presents a collection of biographical sketches that bring to life the diverse characters of the 1700s, ranging from...

"Akbar and the Jesuits" provides a detailed historical account of the encounters between the Mughal Emperor Akbar and the Jesuit missionaries who visited his court in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Compiled from the original reports and letters of the fathers who...

"The Man Who Sang Sorrow Into Legend"Gram Parsons, the boy who inherited privilege and heartbreak, the musician who fused country and rock into a new, luminous language, lived fast, loved fiercely, and burned too brightly. From the radio static of his youth to the...

The Autobiography of Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin is a man who needs little introduction. He wore many hats over the course of his fascinating life, from that of a printer, to an inventor, to a scientist, to a politician, a founding father and statesman, and...

In the flickering torchlight of Alexandria's marble halls, ambition and desire entwine with the fate of empires. Here, the enigmatic last queen of Egypt navigates treacherous waters-her intellect as sharp as the daggers drawn in the shadows of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This masterful study...

"Genghis Khan, the Emperor of All Men" is a compelling biographical account of the life and conquests of the man who forged the largest contiguous empire in human history. Harold Lamb's narrative brings to life the transformation of the young Temujin from an exiled...

Herman Webster Mudgett and the Birth of Serial Murder in the Modern AgeHe called himself Dr. Henry Howard Holmes a polite, soft-spoken man with kind eyes, impeccable manners, and an easy smile. But behind the name and the charm lived Herman Webster Mudgett, a...

Putting the Pieces Together is a powerful autobiography that traces David E. Jacobson's extraordinary journey from a childhood marked by trauma, instability, and parental alcoholism to a life rebuilt on resilience, love, service, and personal achievement. With unflinching honesty and emotional clarity, David reflects...