Biography & Autobiography - Historical

A lively and provocative account of Bernard Mandeville and the work that scandalized and appalled his contemporaries--and made him one of the most influential thinkers of the eighteenth century In 1714, doctor, philosopher and writer Bernard Mandeville published The Fable of the Bees, a...

The Rough Riders is a classic Teddy Roosevelt autobiography about the author's service in the Spanish-American war. The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish-American War and...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Join "Edo People: History of Benin and Ancient Warriors of Benin Kingdom" on an incredible voyage through time to enter a realm of historical grandeur and alluring traditions. Explore the fascinating story of the Edo people, a group with a rich cultural past that...

Join "Edo People: History of Benin and Ancient Warriors of Benin Kingdom" on an incredible voyage through time to enter a realm of historical grandeur and alluring traditions. Explore the fascinating story of the Edo people, a group with a rich cultural past that...

Arthur O'Leary was an Irish Franciscan friar and writer who lived from 1729 to 1802. In this biography, Thomas R. England offers a detailed look at O'Leary's life, from his early years in Ireland to his later work as a writer and translator in...

This volume provides insights into Abraham Lincoln's legal career, investigating his role as a lawyer, judge, and politician. It explores Lincoln's approach to the law, his courtroom strategies, and the cases he argued during his career.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Thomas Linacre was a key figure in the English Renaissance and one of the most important educators and physicians of his time. This illuminating biography provides a detailed look at his life, work, and impact on the world of learning. Featuring insights from his...

Sir Francis Bacon's life was full of mystery and intrigue. In this book, the authors delve deep into Bacon's life, revealing his secrets and exploring his contributions to science, philosophy and literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

A fascinating memoir by Prince Karl Max Lichnowsky, a prominent German diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United Kingdom at the outbreak of World War I. In this book, Lichnowsky gives a detailed account of his years in London and sheds light on...

Adolph F. Bandelier, Charles Fletcher Lummis, and Father Anton Docher are names closely associated with the early colonial days in New Mexico. All of these characters appear in this narrative of Isleta Pueblo which tells the story of Father Docher's life in the Indian...

The Garden of Eden neighborhood has endured for well over a century as a homeplace for freed African American slaves and their descendants. Some of the earliest inhabitants in the Garden, Major and Malinda Cheney assembled over 200 acres of productive farmland on which...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The complete history of London's Cadogan family, gathered in one volume for the first time. In opening the Cadogan family archives, we find multilingual spies, evangelical clergymen, watercolor artists, and society ladies who defy convention for love. We find stories of affairs, illegitimacy, duels,...

Inspirational partisan leader; doctrinaire communist and yet a thorn in Moscow's side; leading light in the Non Aligned Movement. The break-up of Yugoslavia, the country Tito, the Croat turned Yugoslav had created was inevitable after his death in 1980.Author: Neil BarnettISBN-10: 1904950310ISBN-13: 9781904950318Publisher: Haus...

The 'unbearable 80s', as the last decade of the Ceauşescu era has been called in Romania, are in the focus of this quasi-autobiographical work. The book vividly portrays the difficulties encountered by a young intellectual trying to shape himself under the oppressive regime and...

A series of true stories. For such a small-town Reeds Spring, Missouri has an extensive, haunted history. Frank and Jesse James were said to hang around the area before it became Reeds Spring. Bonnie and Clyde shot their way through town in 1934, leaving...

As a cowboy, Ed Lemmon saddle-handled more cattle than any man in history. As a cattleman, he oversaw the largest fenced pasture in the world. Equally at home in both roles, Lemmon balanced reckless risk-taking and controlled management to shape the development of the...

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 - April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led the country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserved the Union,...

Meet twenty-five former children who have shared their stories of growing up in New England: Ellie, who hated breakfast; Sonny, who liked to skip school; Lucy, who had an abusive stepmother; Shirl, who soaped store windows on Halloween; Helen, who proved her whole town...

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave By Frederick DouglassAuthor: Frederick DouglassISBN-10: 1539682617ISBN-13: 9781539682615Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/21/2016Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.9Point Value: 7Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 76092 / Narrative of...

Chance Encounters attempts to weave individuals, families and generations, countries and cultures, adventures and misadventures into a genealogical tapestry. The author hopes to create a sense of historical continuity woven into the Kennedy, McCarthy and Ruppe family lines.Author: Forrester KennedyISBN-10: 1495470563ISBN-13: 9781495470561Publisher: Createspace Independent...

Author: John E. HinrichsISBN-10: 1483629228ISBN-13: 9781483629223Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2013Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

Because he prayed in public for eight men who were tortured, forced to make false confessions and were sentenced to death by South Korea's military dictatorship, in 1974 George Ogle was deported from the country where he had worked as a missionary for 20...

The High Court of Parliament and its Supremacy is an historical essay written by Charles Howard McIlwain, which explores the boundaries between legislation and adjudication in England. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role and power of the English Parliament, tracing its...

The Heroic Life of General George Washington, First President of the United States, written by Elbridge S. Brooks, is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most revered historical figures. The book traces Washington's life from his early years as a surveyor in Virginia...

Monuments in Cedar: The Authentic Story of the Totem Pole is a non-fiction book written by Edward Linnaeus Keithahn. The book tells the story of the creation of a totem pole by a Native American artist named James Bender and his family. The totem...

Author: Alcoholics AnonymousISBN-10: 1258461803ISBN-13: 9781258461805Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2012Pages: 410Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.84d

""Fabulous Dustpan: The Story Of The Hoover"" is a book written by Frank G. Hoover that tells the history and evolution of the Hoover vacuum cleaner. The book provides a detailed account of the company's founding and the development of its products, including the...

""Account of the Families of Birnie and Hamilton of Broomhill"" is a historical book written by John Birnie and published in 1838. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Birnie and Hamilton families, who were prominent landowners and aristocrats in Scotland during the...

""Little Stories of Courtship"" is a collection of short stories written by Mary Stewart Cutting and published in 1905. The book consists of ten tales, each of which explores the theme of courtship and the various challenges and obstacles that couples face in their...

Belfagor: A Tale is a novella written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1840. The story centers around a demon named Belfagor who is sent to Earth to investigate claims that marriage is the cause of men's unhappiness. Belfagor takes on the form of a wealthy...

The Anglo-Norman Metrical Chronicle of Geoffrey Gaimar is a historical text that was originally written in the 12th century by Geoffrey Gaimar. This book is a translation of the original text, which was written in Anglo-Norman French, into English. The text chronicles the history...

Imported Americans is a book written by Broughton Brandenburg in 1904. The book tells the story of the experiences of a disguised American and his wife as they study the immigration question. The author adopts the persona of a European immigrant to America, complete...

""History Of The Life And Voyages Of Christopher Columbus V1"" is a book authored by Washington Irving. This book is a detailed account of the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, the famous Italian explorer who discovered the New World. The book is divided...

Bud: A Story Of The Church Of The New Humanity is a novel written by William Kennedy Marshall. The book tells the story of a young man named Bud who finds himself caught up in a religious movement called the Church of the New...

Julius Tandler: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Julius Tandler, an influential figure in Austrian politics and medicine during the early 20th century. Written by Albert Goetzl, the book explores Tandler's upbringing, education, and career, from his early...

The book ""John B. Stetson"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous American hat maker and entrepreneur, John B. Stetson. The book provides a detailed account of Stetson's life, from his humble beginnings as a hat maker in Philadelphia to his rise...

""The Magic Spectacles: A Fairy Story"" is a children's book written by Chauncey Giles. The story follows a young girl named Lucy who discovers a pair of magical spectacles that allow her to see fairies and other magical creatures that are invisible to the...

The Ancestors Of Lieutenant Thomas Tracy Of Norwich, Connecticut is a book written by Charles Stedman Ripley in 1895. The book provides a detailed genealogical account of the ancestors of Lieutenant Thomas Tracy, who was a prominent figure in Norwich, Connecticut during the 17th...

Alaska V1: Narrative, Glaciers, Natives is a book written by John Burroughs and published in 1901. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through Alaska, exploring its landscapes, glaciers, and the native people who inhabit the region. The book is divided...

""Genesis Of The White Family, And The Scotts Of Scot�������s Hall"" is a historical book written by Emma Siggins White and published in 1920. The book traces the lineage of the White family and the Scotts of Scot's Hall in Kent, England, from their...

The book ""Life and Times of Anne Bailey: The Pioneer Heroine of the Great Kanawha Valley"" is a historical biography written by Virgil Anson Lewis in 1891. The book tells the story of Anne Bailey, a pioneer woman who lived in the Great Kanawha...

""The White Fields of France: Or the Story of Mr. McCall's Mission to the Working Men of Paris and Lyons"" is a book written by Horatius Bonar and published in 1880. The book tells the story of Mr. McCall, a missionary who travels to...

Ralph Wheelock, Puritan: A Paper Read Before The Connecticut Historical Society, November 7, 1899 (1899) is a historical text written by Lewis Wilder Hicks. The book discusses the life and legacy of Ralph Wheelock, a Puritan who played a significant role in the establishment...

""A Memoir On The History Of The Celebrated Treaty Made By William Penn: With The Indians"" is a historical account of the treaty made by William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, with the Native American tribes in the 17th century. The book is written...

English translation of Gilbert Michlin's Holocaust memoir detailing his family's life as Jewish immigrants in France and their eventual deportation to Auschwitz in 1944. Gilbert Michlin's sober text thoroughly documents the story of a Jewish immigrant family in France during the war years. Known...

Volume four of the Selected Letters of Robert Penn Warren covers a crucial time of personal and professional rejuvenation in Warren's life. During the fifteen-year period spanned by this correspondence, he completed Brother to Dragons; Segregation: The Inner Conflict in the South; and Who...

Iroquois Journey is the warm and illuminating memoir of William N. Fenton (1908-2005), a leading scholar who shaped Iroquois studies and modern anthropology in America. The memoir reveals the ambitions and struggles of the man and the many accomplishments of the anthropologist, the complex...