Biography & Autobiography - Historical

This is a new release of the original 1933 edition.Author: T. L. Richards, Stuart GurrISBN-10: 1494081032ISBN-13: 9781494081034Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 314Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.66d

Author: Everett H. TurnerISBN-10: 1456875418ISBN-13: 9781456875411Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2011Pages: 228Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 03/28/2011

Imagine living next door to the famous Bonnano crime family or being held hostage by a gangster during a shoot-out or hiding Al Capones guns in your shoeshine box This story lets you enter a world where extraordinary circumstances were merely everyday events. The...

GOETHALS- GENIUS OF THE PANAMA CANAL- A BIOGRAPHY by JOSEPH BUCKLIN BISHOP. Originally published in 1930. Contents include: Preface xi i. The Colonel 1 n. The Boy and the Book 12 in. West Point Has a Happy New Year 38 iv. Early Engineering Work...

""Colonel J.M. Schoonmaker and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad: A Study of Personality and Ideals"" is a book written by Harrington Emerson and published in 1913. The book is a detailed examination of the life and work of Colonel James M. Schoonmaker, who...

The book ""Theodor Herzl: Excerpts From His Diaries"" is a collection of diary entries written by Theodor Herzl, an influential figure in the Zionist movement. The book provides readers with an insight into Herzl's personal thoughts and experiences, as well as his political and...

""Lincoln's Vandalia: A Pioneer Portrait"" by William Eldon Baringer is a historical account of Abraham Lincoln's early years in Vandalia, Illinois. The book explores the political and social climate of the town during the 1830s and 1840s, when Lincoln served as a state legislator....

Alaskan Apostle: The Life Story of Sheldon Jackson is a biography of Sheldon Jackson, an American Presbyterian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and education throughout Alaska in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book, written by Arthur J. Lazell,...

""A Sheath of Yule Log Stories"" is a collection of Christmas-themed short stories written by Augustine David Crake and originally published in 1888. The book includes twelve stories, each one focusing on different aspects of the holiday season. Some stories are heartwarming and sentimental,...

The Worcester Family: Or The Descendants Of William Worcester (1856) is a historical book written by Jonathan Fox Worcester. The book is a comprehensive account of the lineage of the Worcester family, tracing their ancestry back to William Worcester, who was born in England...

Stilicho, Or The Impending Fall Of Rome: A Historical Tragedy is a book written by George Mallam and published in 1860. The book is a historical tragedy that focuses on the life of Stilicho, a Roman general who served under Emperor Theodosius I in...

Sir Thomas Malory, His Turbulent Career: A Biography by Edward Hicks is a comprehensive book that explores the life and career of Sir Thomas Malory, a medieval English writer who is best known for his work, Le Morte d'Arthur. The book delves into Malory's...

The Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Count de Segur is a book written by Count de Segur, a French diplomat and historian who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is a collection of personal memoirs and anecdotes that recount the Count's...

The Children's Plutarch is a book that retells the stories of Plutarch's Lives in a simplified language that is suitable for children. Plutarch's Lives is a collection of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans, and this book aims to make these stories accessible to...

Teenage Aviation Stories is a book written by Don Samson, which is a collection of short stories about teenagers who are passionate about aviation. The book features a diverse range of characters, each with their unique stories, experiences, and challenges as they pursue their...

Ogden: The Underwriters of Salvation is a book written by Bernard De Voto. The book is a historical account of the development and growth of the city of Ogden, Utah, from its early days as a small settlement to its emergence as a major...

The Writings of Benjamin Franklin V2: 1722-1750 is a book written by Benjamin Franklin and published in 1905. This book is a compilation of Franklin's writings during the years 1722 to 1750, which includes his letters, essays, and other literary works. The book is...

Recollections Of The Pioneers Of Lee County (1893) is a historical book written by the Lee County Columbian Club, which provides an insightful and detailed account of the early settlement and development of Lee County, Illinois. The book is a compilation of interviews and...

The History Of The Life, Adventures, And Heroic Actions Of The Celebrated William Wallace, General And Governor Of Scotland is a book written by John Blair in 1820. The book tells the story of William Wallace, a Scottish knight who played a significant role...

For centuries, rumors have circulated in England that Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell did not die of natural causes. Now, in a fascinating book that reads like a historical whodunit, we have a motive, a means, a murderer (complete with his own deathbed confession), and...

Written only a decade after George Rogers Clark's conquest of Illinois, this firsthand account shows the region as it existed in the 1770s, explains how British occupation affected Kentucky settlers, and exhibits Clark's enormous diplomatic skills in convincing the French settlers and Indians along...

At last-a biography of one of the most prominent and consequential figures of eighteenth century Pennsylvania. Best known as the "first citizen" of the historic community of Carlisle, and as the "hero of Kittanning," John Armstrong was in fact a giant of the colonial...

This in-depth study of a Jewish man's diary from Nazi-occupied Poland provides an unfiltered view of the struggles of Samuel Golfard, who tried to make sense of and resist the Holocaust that ultimately destroyed him. The diary is complemented by an array of wartime...

Considered to be one of the greatest of Scotland's medieval kings, David I--the youngest son of King Malcolm III and St. Margaret--was never expected to succeed to the throne. During the reigns of his elder brothers, David carved out a career for himself as...

David Livingstone: A New Assessment of His Life and Impact' is a revolutionary, new biography based on previously unknown documents that help to piece together what David was actually like as a person. "He was an extraordinary character... unbelievably bad at personal relationships, at...

"One Man In His Time" is the biography of Herbert Lorance McCullough of Tipton, Oklahoma. Although this record was primarily intended to be handed down through the McCullough family, this story is for anyone interested in the early history of rural Oklahoma. "One Man...

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...

Millard Fillmore has been mocked, maligned, or, most cruelly of all, ignored by generations of historians--but no more This unbelievable new biography finally rescues the unlucky thirteenth U.S. president from the dustbin of history and shows why a man known as a blundering, arrogant,...

Gustav Stresemann was the exceptional political figure of his time. His early death in 1929 has long been viewed as the beginning of the end for the Weimar Republic and the opening through which Hitler was able to come to power. His career was...

The last decade of the 19th century were troubled years in South Africa. Tension between Britain and the two Boer republics, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, increased until war became inevitable. These turbulent times saw many notable figures pass through Cape Town,...

They Stole Our Chocolate Factory documents Hans Schramek's memories from his prosperous childhood, the Holocaust, and his efforts to receive compensation for his family's business.This book recounts a true story about a little boy who enjoyed Sunday rides in the family's limousine with a...

What can a child make of a small-town culture in which love is a given, but intimacy is repeatedly deemed "sinful"? What does a shy adult do when he finds out his great-grandmother ran a bordello? How does a stubborn individual resist labels and...

Author: Patricia MohammedISBN-10: 9768339195ISBN-13: 9789768339195Publisher: Ian Randle PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2024Pages: 564Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.26d

Discover the Extraordinary Journey of Billy Jack and Rose Ann Glascock: A Heartwarming Tale of Achievement, Perseverance, and Eternal Love!Take an unforgettable journey through time with A Couple of Go-Getters: Making It a Wonderful Life. This meticulously crafted biography offers a compelling narrative that...

Ambitious, intelligent, and desired by men and emperors, Cleopatra VII came to power at a time when Roman and Egyptian interests increasingly tended to concern the same object: the Egyptian Empire itself. Cleopatra lived her whole life at the center of this complex and...

The World and Work of Father John J. Burke: A Mystic in Action is a full-length biography of one of the most significant, yet little-known, American Catholic public figures of the twentieth century. Burke was a successful editor and general secretary (chief administrative officer)...

This book delves into the fascinating stories behind some of the most beloved hymns in the Christian tradition. From 'Amazing Grace' to 'How Great Thou Art', this book explores the history, theology, and personal stories that gave rise to these timeless musical treasures.This work...

This biography of Lafayette provides a fascinating account of his life and his role in the American Revolution. It sheds light on the complex relationship between France and the United States in the 18th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

The Story Of A Country Church is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles W. Hoffman and originally published in 1902. The book tells the story of a small rural church in America, detailing its founding, growth, and impact on the surrounding community. Through...

Author: Monica Ann JoyalISBN-13: 9798350971231Publisher: BookbabyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/04/2024Pages: 260Format: Paperback

The Life of Charlemagne: Vita Karoli Magni by Einhard (Bauer World Press)The Vita Karoli Magni, or The Life of Charlemagne, is an esteemed historical text composed by Einhard, a learned contemporary and confidant of Emperor Charlemagne. Composed in the early 9th century, this biographical...

From the earliest days of the American colonies, through the Gilded Age, to the late 20th century, The Lodge Women traces a line of the family's remarkable history that is at once intensely personal, political and wholly universal. Based on archival research, interviews and...

Corpse for a Mattress is an aggressive book title for a reason. These are the words of Harry Rentel, a man born to a Jewish mother, who would survive unspeakable horror, at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. Harry's story, during...

In this engrossing book, the author intricately blends family documents, historical photos, and her own research to craft a compelling narrative of her mother's ancestry, beginning with their arrival in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s. This meticulously researched work offers a vivid and insightful...

The Party at the End of the Rainbow is a creative nonfiction memoir that reads like a novel. Released from jail and the asylum in 1970, Ron turns eighteen and gets his draft card, but can never betray his convictions or cut his hair...

The extraordinary life, loves and voyages of the man who put Australia on the map, now with a foreword from Flinders' great-great-great-grand-daughters on the 250th anniversary of his birth In 1810, Matthew Flinders made his final voyage home to his beloved wife, Ann, his...

Cornishman Samuel Carvosso, with Louisa and four children, arrived in South Australia, in February 1849. An 'Old Colonist', this historical biography reveals Samuel's life, personality, and motivation within the business, Wesleyan, and political life of the early years of Adelaide. An extensive appendix includes:...

"Very early in my life I became a self-appointed spy."The Ignorance of Bliss tells the true story of ten-year-old Sandy, who moves with her American military family to Saigon, Vietnam where her father, the Colonel, serves as a military advisor to the South Vietnamese...