Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Sir Francis Drake is a non-fiction book written by Julian Stafford Corbett and published in 1890. The book is a biography of Sir Francis Drake, an English explorer, navigator, and naval commander who is best known for circumnavigating the globe in the 16th century....

The Public Papers of George Clinton V4 Part 1 is a historical book that compiles the public papers of George Clinton, the first governor of New York. The papers cover the period of 1777-1795 and 1801-1804, and were published in 1899. The book provides...

Dolph Heyliger: A Story From Bracebridge Hall is a novel written by Washington Irving and first published in 1904. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Dolph Heyliger, who is sent to live...

The book ""Public Papers Of George Clinton V4 Part 2: First Governor Of New York, 1777-1795 And 1801-1804 (1899)"" is a collection of public papers and documents of George Clinton, who served as the first Governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and...

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Plays By John M. Synge (1910) is a collection of five plays written by Irish playwright John M. Synge. The plays included in this book are: Riders to the Sea, The Shadow of the Glen, The Tinker's Wedding, The Well of the Saints, and...

""Shelley, Godwin And Their Circle"" is a non-fiction book written by Henry N. Brailsford and first published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives and works of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley, William Godwin, and their literary and social circle...

""The Histories of Polybius V2"" is a historical work written by Polybius, a Greek historian who lived in the 2nd century BC. The book is a continuation of the first volume, which covers the history of Rome from its founding to the Second Punic...

""Biographical, Literary And Political Anecdotes Of Several Of The Most Eminent Persons Of The Present Age V3"" is a book written by John Almon. It is a collection of biographical, literary, and political anecdotes of some of the most prominent figures of the time....

The Characters of Crystals: An Introduction to Physical Crystallography by Alfred J. Moses is a comprehensive guide to the study of crystal structures and their properties. The book provides an introduction to the fundamentals of crystallography, including crystal symmetry, crystal systems, and crystal lattices....

Hillsboro People is a novel written by Dorothy Canfield. The story takes place in the small town of Hillsboro, Vermont, and follows the lives of the town's residents. The book is a collection of interconnected stories that explore the joys, sorrows, and struggles of...

""The Life of Gilbert Haven: Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church"" is a biographical work written by George Prentice. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Gilbert Haven, a prominent figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church during the 19th...

The Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680 is a historical account of the travels of Jasper Danckaerts, a Dutchman, through the American colonies in the late 17th century. The book is a compilation of journal entries written by Danckaerts during his travels, which took him...

The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini is a memoir written by the Italian artist and goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini. The book was first published in 1558 and is widely considered one of the most important autobiographies of the Renaissance period.In the book, Cellini recounts his life...

The book ""Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Before the Revolution 1936"" by Nesta H. Webster is a historical account of the lives of the French King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette before the French Revolution. The book provides a detailed exploration of...

Eminent Victorians is a book written by Lytton Strachey, first published in 1918. The book is a collection of four biographical essays on prominent figures of the Victorian era, including Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold, and General Gordon. Strachey's writing style is characterized...

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Hannibal is a historical novel written by Jacob Abbott, which tells the story of the famous Carthaginian general, Hannibal Barca. The book covers Hannibal's life from his childhood in Carthage to his military campaigns against the Romans. Abbott portrays Hannibal as a brilliant military...

Alfred the Great is a historical biography written by Jacob Abbott. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Alfred the Great, who was the king of Wessex in the 9th century. The book explores the early life of Alfred, his ascension to the...

Creed and Deed is a philosophical book written by Felix Adler, an American philosopher, educator, and social reformer. The book explores the relationship between belief and action, and argues that a person's values and beliefs should be reflected in their actions. Adler emphasizes the...

The Life of Mrs. Humphry Ward is a biography written by Janet Penrose Trevelyan, chronicling the life of Mary Augusta Ward, an influential British novelist and social reformer. The book delves into Ward's personal life, including her upbringing in a prominent intellectual family, her...

The Life of Thomas Holcroft V1 is a biography of the English writer, playwright, and political activist Thomas Holcroft, written by Holcroft himself. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Holcroft's early life and career up to the year...

The Life of Roscoe Pound is a biography written by Paul Sayre that delves into the life of Roscoe Pound, a prominent legal scholar and educator in the early 20th century. The book explores Pound's early life, his education, and his rise to prominence...

Andrew Johnson: Plebeian and Patriot by Robert W. Winston is a biography that chronicles the life of the 17th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson. Johnson was born into poverty in North Carolina and rose to become a successful politician, serving as the...

Lafayette: A Revolutionary Gentleman is a biography written by Michael De La Bedoyere that explores the life and legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette. The book delves into Lafayette's upbringing, his involvement in the American Revolution, and his role in the French Revolution. De...

The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini is a memoir written by the renowned Italian artist and goldsmith, Benvenuto Cellini. The book was first published in 1558 and is considered one of the most important works of the Italian Renaissance. The book is a first-person account...

Forging Ahead: The True Story Of The Upward Progress Of Thomas James Wise is a book written by Wilfred Partington that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Thomas James Wise. Wise was a British book collector and scholar who made significant contributions to the...

The Life of Lord Pauncefote: The First Ambassador to the United States is a biographical book written by R.B. Mowat. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Julian Pauncefote, who served as the first British Ambassador to the United...

The Midwesterner: The Story of Dwight H. Green is a biography written by Robert J. Casey. The book chronicles the life and political career of Dwight H. Green, a prominent figure in Midwestern politics during the mid-twentieth century. Green served as the Governor of...

""Robert Alexander: Maryland Loyalist"" is a historical book written by Janet Bassett Johnson. The book tells the story of Robert Alexander, a wealthy Maryland plantation owner who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. The book explores Alexander's life and experiences...

The Love Life of Venus is a novel written by French author Francis de Miomandre. The book tells the story of a young woman named Venus, who is beautiful, charming, and irresistible to men. Venus is a free spirit who loves to explore her...

The Last Days of Lord Byron is a historical book written by William Parry. It provides a detailed account of the final days of the famous poet and politician, Lord Byron. The book also includes his opinions on various subjects, with a particular focus...

The Reign of Henry VII: From Contemporary Sources V2 is a book written by A. F. Pollard that provides a comprehensive account of the reign of King Henry VII of England. The book is based on contemporary sources and offers a detailed analysis of...

Narrative Of A Residence In Koordistan And On The Site Of Ancient Nineveh: With Journal Of A Voyage Down The Tigris To Bagdad V2 is a book written by Claudius James Rich. The book provides a detailed account of the author's residence in Koordistan...

""A Frontier Campaign: A Narrative Of The Operations Of The Malakand And Buner Field Forces, 1897-1898"" is a historical book written by Fincastle, Viscount. The book is a detailed account of the military operations carried out by the Malakand and Buner Field Forces in...

Living My Life V2 is a memoir written by the anarchist and feminist activist Emma Goldman. This book is the second volume of her autobiography, which covers the period from 1906 to 1917. During this time, Goldman was heavily involved in the labor movement,...

My Life: Autobiography Of Havelock Ellis is a memoir written by Havelock Ellis, a British physician, writer, and social reformer. In this book, Ellis recounts his life from his childhood in Victorian England to his career as a pioneering sexologist and advocate for sexual...

""Otway and Lee: Biography from a Baroque Age"" by Roswell Gay Ham is a comprehensive account of the lives and works of two of the most prominent playwrights of the Baroque era, Thomas Otway and Nathaniel Lee. The book delves into their personal lives,...

The Life of Mary Baker Eddy is a biographical book written by Sibyl Wilbur. It tells the story of Mary Baker Eddy, who was a prominent religious leader and the founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist. The book chronicles Eddy's life from her...

A Budget of Paradoxes V2 is a book written by Augustus De Morgan, a renowned mathematician and logician. This book is a compilation of essays, articles, and lectures that De Morgan wrote and delivered over the course of his career. The book is divided...

""The Recreations of an Historian"" is a collection of essays and lectures by George Macaulay Trevelyan, a renowned British historian. The book covers a wide range of historical topics, including the English Civil War, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. Trevelyan's writing style...

The Philological and Biographical Works of Charles Butler is a book series that contains various works by Charles Butler. The first volume of the series includes a work titled Horae Biblicae. This work is a collection of biblical texts that are analyzed and explained...

The Letters of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield Volume 2 is a collection of letters written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, an 18th-century British statesman and writer, to his son. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, education, and etiquette....

Wilson's Ideals is a book written by Saul K. Padover that delves into the political philosophy and ideals of former US President, Woodrow Wilson. The book explores how Wilson's ideas on democracy, international relations, and economic policy shaped his presidency and influenced American politics...

Historic Houses Of Early America is a comprehensive guide to the architecture, design, and history of some of the most significant homes in America's early history. Written by Elsie Lathrop, the book features detailed descriptions and photographs of over 70 historic homes, including the...

Chronicles of Barabbas 1884-1934 is a historical fiction novel written by George H. Doran. The book follows the life of Barabbas, a man who was released instead of Jesus Christ during the crucifixion, and his descendants in the years following his release. The story...

""Lollardy and the Reformation in England: An Historical Survey V4"" is a comprehensive historical account written by James Gairdner. The book focuses on the religious movements that emerged in England during the 14th and 15th centuries, particularly Lollardy, which was a precursor to the...

""The Life of Jefferson Davis"" is a comprehensive biography of the former President of the Confederate States of America, written by Frank H. Alfriend. The book explores Davis' life and legacy, from his early years in Mississippi to his leadership of the Confederacy during...

The Life of George Borrow is a biography written by Clement K. Shorter about the fascinating life of George Borrow, a British author, linguist, and traveler. The book chronicles Borrow's life from his childhood in Norfolk, England, to his travels across Europe and the...

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