Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Elizabeth I, who reigned over Shakespeare's England and defeated the Spanish Armada, is familiar both from her portraits and as Gloriana, the Virgin Queen. Yet the reality of her character and her personal attitudes are harder to detect behind the public mask. Elizabeth I,...

Ruth She was a little princess, flaunting her curls and bows Her mother always had her in pretty little clothes She had the boys all wrapped 'round her toes Maybe somewhat spoilt, Heaven only knows From "Tulsie" Town, life was rich I suppose But...

Last of the Great Scouts is a classic American frontier history text by Helen Cody Wetmore that details the life of Buffalo Bill Cody. It is not generally known that genuine royal blood courses in Buffalo Bill Cody's veins. He is a lineal descendant...

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.Author: John Maxcy Zane, James M. BeckISBN-10: 1494116219ISBN-13: 9781494116217Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 514Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.03d

On December 7, 1793, an old man lay motionless at last, surrounded by his family, rabbis, and members of the society who would prepare his body for Jewish burial. Sixteen days after he was sentenced to jail, his family would go to extraordinary efforts...

James Darling: A Memorial Sketch is a book written by Andrew Thomson and published in 1891. The book is a biography of James Darling, a Scottish minister who was known for his dedication to his faith and his community. The book explores Darling's life,...

The Mesmeric Guide, For Family Use: Containing Instructions For The Application Of Mesmerism As A Curative Agent is a book written by S. D. Saunders in 1852. The book is a guide for families to learn about the practice of Mesmerism, a form of...

The Four Estates of Man is a book written by Gilbert Charles Orme which explores the four different aspects of human existence. The four estates that are discussed in this book are the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual states of being. The author delves...

Charleston's Historic Houses is a book written by Samuel Gaillard Stoney that delves into the rich history of Charleston's most iconic homes. The book features stunning photographs and detailed descriptions of over 100 historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina, dating back to the 18th...

""David Redding, Queen's Ranger Who Was Hanged In Bennington, Vermont June 11, 1778: A Study In Historical Reconstruction"" is a book written by John Spargo. The book is a detailed study of the life and death of David Redding, a member of the Queen's...

The Life Of Don Manuel De Mier Y Teran is a biographical book written by Morton and Ohland. The book is a detailed account of the life of Don Manuel De Mier Y Teran, a Mexican military officer, and politician who played a significant...

Author: J. Frank Jr. GriffinISBN-10: 1258360586ISBN-13: 9781258360580Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2012Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.28d

Author: Alice Eaton McBeeISBN-10: 1258128357ISBN-13: 9781258128357Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.19d

Author: Robert J. CaseyISBN-10: 1258081679ISBN-13: 9781258081676Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/05/2011Pages: 270Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

The Story of Iceland is a historical book written by Letitia M. Maccoll in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, geography, and culture of Iceland, from its settlement by the Vikings in the 9th century to the 19th century. The...

""The Agnews of Lochnaw: A History of the Hereditary Sheriffs of Galloway"" is a historical book written by Andrew Agnew and published in 1864. The book provides a detailed account of the Agnew family, who held the position of hereditary sheriffs of Galloway for...

An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco, In The Summer Of 1859 is a travelogue written by Horace Greely, an American journalist and editor, and published in 1860. The book details Greely's journey from New York to San Francisco, which he undertook...

Captivity Of Richard Bard, Esq., And His Wife, Catharine Poe Bard (1904) is a historical account of the captivity of Richard Bard and his wife, Catharine Poe Bard, during the American Revolution. The book is written by Archibald Bard, a descendant of Richard and...

The Family of Zaccheus Gould of Topsfield is a genealogical book written by Benjamin Apthorp Gould. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Gould family, specifically focusing on the life and descendants of Zaccheus Gould, who was one of the earliest settlers in...

The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson is a biographical book written by Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez. The book tells the story of Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne, who was the wife of the famous Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The book covers...

The Talmud Mary Stories is a book written by G. R. S. Mead. It is a collection of stories based on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as portrayed in the Talmud. The Talmud is a central text of Judaism, containing a...

The Wrongs Of The Caffre Nation: A Narrative is a book written by Justus in 1837. The book is a detailed account of the injustices inflicted upon the Caffre Nation, a group of indigenous people living in South Africa. Justus provides a historical background...

In the 1940s and 1950s, Albert Schweitzer was one of the best-known figures on the world stage. Courted by monarchs, world statesmen, and distinguished figures from the literary, musical, and scientific fields, Schweitzer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952, cementing his place...

Arrested by the Gestapo and deported to Dachau, Robert Antelme recovered his freedom a year later when Fran ois Mitterand, visiting the camp in an official capacity, recognized the dying Antelme and had him spirited to Paris. Antelme's story of his experiences in Germany--his...

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...

Marco Polo's famous book about his journey to China, written in 1298, continues to be a subject of considerable controversy. One recent work on the subject argues that Marco Polo never went to China at all, and other scholars have pointed out apparent mistakes...

Author: Doris LessingISBN-10: 0060976292ISBN-13: 9780060976293Publisher: Harper PerennialLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1996Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.46h x 5.54w x 0.66dReview Citation(s): New York Times 04/07/1996 pg. 24

The incredible saga of the German-Jewish immigrants--with now familiar names like Goldman and Sachs, Kuhn and Loeb, Warburg and Schiff, Lehman and Seligman--who profoundly influenced the rise of modern finance (and so much more), from the New York Times best-selling author of Sons of...

Since the Viking era, Icelandic emigrants have been forging new paths and communities. Icelanders Arrive and Strive - A Manitoba Story shares, through the journey of one family, the story of how Icelandic immigrants settled in Canada and shaped the country's history.Author Robert C....

A country at war is very different from one at peace, a range of social changes quickly emerge. Men are conscripted into the armed forces and are replaced by women. The economy is rebalanced towards defence, and towards the production of war materials. Food...

A valuable genealogy resource, this book includes eighty photos and illustrations, a listing of three generations of descendants, and a full index.From humble beginnings as a Quaker, to his later roles as sheriff, judge, politician, justice of the peace and even a gold rusher,...

During their experience as Officers (Ministers) in The Salvation Army, each week George and Grace mailed over 200 newsletters to church members and friends of the Army. George started each newsletter with a short devotional titled, "The Captain's Corner" where the day's events became...

Growing up in a single parent household in a country at war, Audrey was one of the thousands of latchkey children who survived those troubled years. She gained a place at the local grammar school and subsequently attended college where she qualified as a...

The third and final volume of the remarkable Sunday Times bestselling diaries of Sir Henry 'Chips' Channon___________________________________________ 'An utterly addictive glimpse of London high society and politics in the 40s and 50s.' Robert Harris 'An instant classic . . . quite simply the greatest...

A tale as vast and boundless as the Western horizon itself.Follow young Andy Burnett as he flees his stepfather's grasp and embarks on a journey into the untamed Rocky Mountains. Armed with the legendary rifle of Daniel Boone, Andy faces the trials of his...

A biography is a book telling the life of another. Unfortunately to many, biographies represent an old, stale, bland style of writing. But no longer. "Patton The Legend" is an all new book that is both engaging and full of information for readers of...

A top historian of Rome narrates the erosion of law and order in the last years of the Roman Republic through the rise and fall of its most famous lawyer, Cicero In its final decades, the Roman Republic was engulfed by a crime wave....

Barbara Villiers was a woman so beautiful, so magnetic and so sexually attractive that she captured the hearts of many in Stuart-era Britain. Her beauty is legendary: she became the muse of artists such as Peter Lely, the inspiration of writers such as John...

The best one volume biography of Madison's life, Ketcham's biography not only traces Madison's career, it gives readers a sense of the man. As Madison said of his early years in Virginia under the study of Donald Robertson, who introduced him to thinkers like...

Reminiscences of a Newburyport Nonagenarian is a memoir by Sarah Smith Emery. The book recounts Emery's experiences growing up in Newburyport, Massachusetts in the early 19th century. Emery provides a vivid picture of life in a New England town during this period, including the...

This detailed and well-researched biography of Lady Hamilton sheds new light on the life and career of this remarkable woman. Baily's insightful analysis of Hamilton's published portraits offers a fascinating glimpse into this seminal period of British art history.This work has been selected by...

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,...

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,...

LARGE PRINT EDITIONA Large Print Edition includes text at a size much larger than a typical paperback. The biggest difference in a Large Print Book is the size of the text, which is much larger than a standard print edition. This larger text makes...

The early morning hours of January 1, 1882 were cold and dark as eleven year old Charles Carter moved behind a large pine tree. "The deer will soon show up," thought Charles, settled into position, rifle at the ready. His father, Robert, had brought...

"TT" Lewis, a white working class Barbadian hero, emerges from this biography as a curious, irreverent and ultimately unique product of a colonial society then notorious for its stifling distinctions of colour and class. As a white man championing progressive ideas, Lewis' views and...

This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.Author: Mary MildredISBN-10: 1494077639ISBN-13: 9781494077631Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.64d