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Vendor: Stephen Crane
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War. Authored by Stephen Crane. Author: Stephen CraneISBN-10: 9390315859ISBN-13: 9789390315857Publisher: Prabhat PrakashanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/02/2020Pages: 198Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.45dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 8Point Value: 8Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 715 /...- $16.99
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Vendor: George Robert Gleig
The Life of Robert: First Lord Clive
The Life of Robert - First Lord Clive is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....- $34.90
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Vendor: James Joyce
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
"I will tell you what I will do and what I will not do. I will not serve that in which I no longer believe, whether it calls itself my home, my fatherland, or my church: and I will try to express myself in...- $14.99
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Vendor: Edward Miner Gallaudet
Life of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Life of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...- $36.90
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Vendor: Raj Sinha
Broken Sparrow
Down the river, up the stairs, You'll find a garden lit with chairs, They're white and deep, made from cane... Boyhood memories, free of stain.Author: Raj SinhaISBN-10: 9386487098ISBN-13: 9789386487094Publisher: Becomeshakeaspeare.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/23/2017Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.37d- $7.25
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Vendor: Joseph P. Bradley
Family Notes respecting the Bradley Family of Fairfield and our Descent therefrom: With Notices of Collateral Ancestors on the Female Side for the Use
Family Notes respecting the Bradley Family of Fairfield and our Descent therefrom - With Notices of Collateral Ancestors on the Female Side for the Use of my Children is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor of the...- $21.50
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Vendor: Andrew Carnegie
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
His good friend Mark Twain dubbed him "St. Andrew." British Prime Minister William Gladstone called him an "example" for the wealthy. Such terms seldom apply to multimillionaires. But Andrew Carnegie was no run-of-the-mill steel magnate. At age 13 and full of dreams, he sailed...- $30.99
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Vendor: Emily Sarah Holt
John de Wycliffe: The First of the Reformers and What he Did for England
John de Wycliffe - The First of the Reformers and What he Did for England is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions,...- $28.90
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Vendor: Sarah Orne Jewett
The Country Of The Pointed Firs
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...- $12.99
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Vendor: Bjn Rasmussen
From Polio to Ironman: Thoughts about Life and Overcoming
What do you do if your left leg is 1 inch shorter than your right leg and has only a fraction of the power of your right leg? According to Bj rn Rasmussen you train harder. Bj rn got polio (infantile paralysis) in 1941,...- $9.50
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Vendor: Zachariah Atwell Mudge
Foot Prints of Roger Williams: A Biography
Foot Prints of Roger Williams - A Biography is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1871. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....- $31.50
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Vendor: Peter Rosegger
Waldheimat (Autobiografischer Roman): Alle 4 B舅de: Das Waldbauernb?el + Der Guckinsleben + Der Schneiderlehrling + Der Student auf Ferien
Peter Rosegger (1843-1918) war ein sterreichischer Schriftsteller und Poet. Er verwendete auch die Pseudonyme P. K., Petri Kettenfeier und Hans Malser. Aus dem Buch: "In meinem zw lften Lebensjahre wird es gewesen sein, als am Fr hmorgen des Christabends mein Vater mich an der...- $19.20
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Vendor: Percy Hetherington Fitzgerald
Life of James Boswell: Vol. I
Life of James Boswell - Vol. I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As...- $34.90
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Vendor: Joseph Von Eichendorff
Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts: Ein Klassiker der deutschen Romantik
Eichendorffs "Aus dem Leben eines Taugenichts" z hlt zu den popul rsten Werken der Sp tromantik. Ein M ller schickt seinen Sohn, den er einen Taugenichts schimpft, weil der ihn die ganze Arbeit allein machen l sst, hinaus in die weite Welt. Froh nimmt...- $5.40
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Vendor: William Cox
His Royal Highness the Comte de Paris: Genealogy and Incidents in the Lives of the Orleanists
His Royal Highness the Comte de Paris - Genealogy and Incidents in the Lives of the Orleanists is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel...- $17.50
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Vendor: Sidney Lee
A Life of William Shakespeare. Biography: With Portraits and Facsimiles
'No estimate of Shakespeare's genius can be adequate. In knowledge of human character, in wealth of humour, in depth of passion, in fertility of fancy, and in soundness of judgement, he has no rival.' William Shakespeare was one of the most influential dramatists and...- $69.90
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Vendor: C. W. Gerard
A Diary: The Eighty-Third Ohio Vol. Inf. in the War, 1862-1865
A Diary - The Eighty-Third Ohio Vol. Inf. in the War, 1862-1865 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1870. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition,...- $22.90
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Vendor: Samuel Rawson Gardiner
Oliver Cromwell
'The man - it is ever so with the noblest - was greater than his work.' Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) is undoubtedly one of the most controversial figures in the history of the British Isles. After his religious conversion towards Puritanism in the 1630s, the...- $69.90
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Vendor: Anthony Trollope
Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite
Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1871. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...- $34.90
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Vendor: Arthur Folkard
A Monograph of the Family of Folkard of Suffolk: Part I.
A Monograph of the Family of Folkard of Suffolk - Part I. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition,...- $29.90
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Vendor: Ellen Ewing Sherman
Memorial of Thomas Ewing, of Ohio
Memorial of Thomas Ewing, of Ohio is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a...- $32.50
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Vendor: D. B. Cashman
The Life of Michael Davitt: With a History of the Rise and Development of the Irish National Land League
The Life of Michael Davitt - With a History of the Rise and Development of the Irish National Land League is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research...- $30.90
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Vendor: Henry Brodribb Irving
The Life of Judge Jeffreys
The Life of Judge Jeffreys is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we...- $38.90
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Vendor: Mark Rutherford
The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford
The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher...- $23.50
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Vendor: Cardinal Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure's Life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
St. Bonaventure's Life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and...- $40.90
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Vendor: Benjamin F. Taylor
Pictures of Life in Camp and Field: Second Edition
Pictures of Life in Camp and Field - Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1875. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and...- $30.50
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Vendor: Richard Garnett
Life of Thomas Carlyle
Life of Thomas Carlyle is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1887. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus...- $23.50
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Vendor: Alfred Cooper Fryer
Cuthberht of Lindisfarne: His Life and Times
Cuthberht of Lindisfarne - His Life and Times is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....- $28.90
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Vendor: Lulu Hurst
Lulu Hurst (The Georgia Wonder) writes her Autobiography
Lulu Hurst (The Georgia Wonder) writes her Autobiography is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As...- $31.50
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Vendor: Marcus David Gilman
The Bibliography of Vermont: or, a list of books and pamphlets relating in any way to the state, with biographical and other notes
The Bibliography of Vermont - or, a list of books and pamphlets relating in any way to the state, with biographical and other notes is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic...- $37.50
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Vendor: Anne Wiazemsky
My Berlin Child
Based on the life of Claire Mauriac, mother of acclaimed writer Anne Wiazemsky, My Berlin Child tells the inspiring story of an extraordinary young woman who abandons her privileged world and finds courage and love while working for the French Red Cross during the...- $15.00
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Vendor: Franklin B. Sanborn
Memoirs of Pliny Earle, M.D.: With extracts from his diary and letters (1830-1892) and selections from his professional writings ( 1839-1891)
Memoirs of Pliny Earle, M.D. - With extracts from his diary and letters (1830-1892) and selections from his professional writings ( 1839-1891) is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such...- $43.50
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Vendor: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tender is the Night: With the Introductory Essay 'The Jazz Age Literature of the Lost Generation' (Read & Co. Classics Edition)
Lyrical, tragic, and hauntingly beautiful, Tender is the Night absorbs F. Scott Fitzgerald's personal struggles and mirrors the incredible writer's fractured marriage.Dick Diver is a talented, successful young psychiatrist. He lives with his wife and patient, Nicole, on the French Riviera. Set in the...- $24.99
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Vendor: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tender is the Night: With the Introductory Essay 'The Jazz Age Literature of the Lost Generation' (Read & Co. Classics Edition)
Lyrical, tragic, and hauntingly beautiful, Tender is the Night absorbs F. Scott Fitzgerald's personal struggles and mirrors the incredible writer's fractured marriage.Dick Diver is a talented, successful young psychiatrist. He lives with his wife and patient, Nicole, on the French Riviera. Set in the...- $17.99
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Vendor: Herman Melville
Omoo
THE term "suburban" has always seemed to me to have a peculiarly English meaning. It suggests images that are not apt to present themselves in America. American cities have suburbs; but they have to a very limited extent what may be called suburban scenery....- $19.89
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Vendor: Anne Holmes Davis
Affinity for Girls: Tears from Vidalia's Onion Fields
When Isabelle Louise Parks and her siblings were children, growing up in rural Georgia all seemed well on the surface. However, the death of their mother at a young age left Isabelle vulnerable to child sexual abuse at the hands of her own father...- $29.99
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Vendor: Stephen Doster
Jesus Tree
A Black man wrongly convicted of murder attempts to rebuild his life and bring the real killer to justice, in this historical novel based on a true story. In the summer of 1932, Ben Jordan was wrongfully accused of killing a white pastor in...- $31.99
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Vendor: Deanne Jenkins Tate-Johnson
The Innocent Beard
Like many dedicated women, Rebecca James has fought hard for her place in the male-dominated domain of politics. As a single mother and conservative political consultant, she's had to fight harder than most, but she's succeeded in securing a career fighting for the values...- $19.95
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Vendor: Marco Preshevski
The Time Thief
"YOU HAVE PARKINSON'S DISEASE, MR PRESHEVSKI" The Time Thief is the remarkable story of Marco Preshevski who one day in March 2001 just after his 30th birthday was diagnosed with Adult Early Onset Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease. In the minutes, hours and days following his...- $14.95
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Vendor: Mark Twain
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, by the Sieur Louis de Conte is an 1896 novel by Mark Twain that recounts the life of Joan of Arc. It is Twain's last completed novel, published when he was 61 years old. The novel is presented...- $11.99
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Vendor: Marjorie Herrera Lewis
When the Men Were Gone
"...Sublimely ties together the drama of high school football, gender politics, and the impact of war on a small town in Texas." - Sports Illustrated A 2019 One of the Best Books So Far--Newsweek.comA cross between Friday Night Lights and The Atomic City Girls,...- $22.99
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Vendor: Annick Atyame
Albertan
ALBERTAN is a fascinating short story about a nature photographer and a baby bald eagle struggling to overcome problems. The humorous and exciting characters with positive feelings will make you want to read nonstop.Thomas, a successful nature photographer, retreats from the town, eaten by...- $7.00
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Vendor: I. Caroline Crocker
Brave Face: The Inspiring WWII Memoir of a Dutch/German Child
A human story of resilience in the face of evil; a memoir to be cherished. - Dr. Hemchand Gossai, Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences As the daughter of a Dutch postman and his German wife, five-year-old Meta finds her life totally changed when...- $24.95
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Vendor: David Ackley
The Patent Clerk's Violin
When Carl collected the violin for repairs, he could never have imagined the momentous future awaiting its owner.A luthier repairs a Patent Office clerk's violin in Bern, Switzerland, and thus begins the friendship of Carl and Albert, two very different people - the one...- $14.99
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Vendor: Wayne Karlin
Memorial Days: Vietnam Stories, 1973-2022
The conflict in Vietnam has been rewritten and reframedinto many corners of American life and has long shadowed contemporary politicalscience and foreign policy. The war and its aftermath have engenderedaward-winning films and books. It has held up a mirror to the twentieth centuryand to...- $26.95
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Vendor: Stacia Raymond
Grace Notes: A Novel Based on the Life of Henry Mancini
Celebrating a giant of American popular music... With a legacy that resonates today in the work of contemporary film composers, the magnanimous Henry Mancini left an indelible mark on the culture.Over the course of a life cut short, Mancini helped liberate a concentration camp...- $15.99
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Vendor: Jordan Castro
The Novelist
"Brisk and shockingly witty, exuberantly scatological as well as deeply wise, The Novelist is a delight. Jordan Castro is a rare new talent: an author highly attuned to the traditions he is working within while also offering a refreshingly fun sendup of life beset...- $16.95
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Vendor: Alan Kaufman
The Berlin Woman
Lena is a married, chronically infidelitous Berlin-based European writer, devoted only to gratifying her ambitions and hard-driving libido. Nathan is a footloose womanizing American author, unable to produce the big novel for which he's been contracted. When both writers meet in the Alps, they...- $16.95
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Vendor: Scarlette Hall
Aunt Jenny of Sawed Off Corners: ... and, The Everlasting Johnsongrass Patch
In the 1940s, in Caddo County of Oklahoma, there was a rural intersection known as Sawed Off Corners; a name that probably morphed from Sudiff's corner. It was likely an acreage that belonged to someone named Sudiff, in an earlier time. If I recall...- $11.20
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Vendor: D. Harlan Wilson
Douglass: The Lost Autobiography
(Publisher's Note: The author failed to fold my laundry in the proper manner, so I am letting the cat out of the bag-these are not actual biographies. They are closer to maps of the author's ego than they are texts about the namesakes adorning...- $12.95
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Biographical Fiction Books
Biographical fiction books are a unique genre that combines elements of biography and literature. They provide readers with a fascinating blend of historical fact and imaginative storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the lives of real people throughout history. These books breathe life into the past, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the experiences, emotions, and challenges of prominent individuals.
One key characteristic of biographical fiction is its commitment to historical accuracy. Authors undertake meticulous research to ensure that the facts, events, and cultural nuances of the era are faithfully represented in the story. This makes biographical fiction a valuable source for both history enthusiasts and casual readers seeking an engaging narrative rooted in reality. However, unlike traditional biographies that often rely heavily on documented evidence, biographical fiction allows authors to speculate, imagine, and creatively fill in the gaps in a subject's life. This literary license enables them to delve deeper into a character's thoughts, emotions, and motivations, adding an extra layer of depth and intimacy to the storytelling.
Biographical fiction also provides authors with an opportunity to bring lesser-known figures or those with untold stories to the forefront. By shedding light on these often marginalized characters, these books enhance our understanding of history and challenge conventional narratives. In recent years, biographical fiction has gained popularity and garnered critical acclaim as readers increasingly seek narratives that combine the authenticity of biography with the narrative power of fiction. This genre not only bridges the gap between fact and fiction but also serves as a means of connecting readers with the lives, experiences, and struggles of individuals who have shaped our world.
Popular Books
One such popular book is "The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Paris, the novel chronicles the turbulent relationship between Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson. McLain's exquisite storytelling brings to life the bohemian atmosphere of the Lost Generation, while delving into the complexities of love, ambition, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of artistic success.
Another book that has garnered widespread acclaim is "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Inspired by the lives of real-life abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sarah Grimké, and her slave-handmaid Hetty/Handful, the novel explores themes of freedom, sisterhood, and the resilience of the human spirit. Kidd's masterful writing seamlessly blends historical facts with fictional elements, making for a powerful and thought-provoking read.
These are just a few examples of the popular books that make up the vast and diverse landscape of biographical fiction. Through these captivating tales, readers are given the opportunity to connect with the lives of extraordinary individuals, gaining a deeper understanding of their struggles, motivations, and lasting impact on history.