Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Long Winter is one of the most memorable novels in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. It beautifully details the dramatic events of The Hard Winter of 1880-81, a harrowing time with months of never-ending blizzards leading to railroad blockades that all but...

Complete reprint of the unexpurgated edition of "Mein Kampf" ("My Struggle") written by Adolf Hitler (1925 and 1927). Volume I: A Reckoning and Volume II: The National Socialist Movement (Two Volumes in One). Translated by James Vincent Murphy (1880-1946). Author: Adolf HitlerISBN-10: 1682042839ISBN-13: 9781682042830Publisher:...

At the Cold Shoulder of History gives an in-depth look at what happened in the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. One of the only living participants in President Kennedy's autopsy now comes forward after almost 54 years of silence and speaks about...

This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.Author: Thomas a. DooleyISBN-10: 1494048647ISBN-13: 9781494048648Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.47d

Echoes Across Continents A Memoir of Resilience Through Tumultuous TimesA sweeping saga that spans three continents and four decades.K. D. Ray's remarkable journey begins in 1931 with the death of his father, a prominent judge in India. At just eight years old, he returns...

Mark Mardirossian was an ideal student and persuade a normal but certain teenage life in Iraq. However, all that changed when a fleeting time after the Baath regime, under the control of Saddam Hussein, came into power and started to hunt minorities. Mark's father...

Author: Mary ToddISBN-13: 9798765257975Publisher: Balboa PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/06/2025Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d

'Sometimes, 1+1 = changing the world. Cathy Newman's witty, warm history on the power of determined couples will make you look at your relationship and wonder, "Could we be doing more this weekend than just going to IKEA?"' CAITLIN MORAN From rivals propelling each...

Dave "Dinodave" Fuqua was born and raised in the small town of Glendive Montana in an era when childhood freedom was a gift of rambunctious adventures. Dave acquired his name "Dinodave" because of his knack for finding dinosaurs.Glendive is surrounded by badlands, where Dave...

During the years of 1977 - 1990, I fought fires in the city... How I gain super powers...Author: Duane Hollywood AbramsISBN-10: 1462059139ISBN-13: 9781462059133Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/13/2012Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.65d

""A Historical Sketch Of The Robinson Family, Of The Line Of Ebenezer Robinson, A Soldier Of The Revolution"" is a book written by Jane Bancroft Robinson. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Robinson family, specifically focusing on the lineage of Ebenezer Robinson,...

Memoirs of Mary Wollstonecraft is a biographical work written by William Godwin about his late wife, Mary Wollstonecraft. Wollstonecraft was a prominent feminist writer and philosopher in the late 18th century who advocated for women's rights and education. She is best known for her...

Winner of the Philippine National Book Award, this pioneering volume reveals how the power of the country's family-based oligarchy both derives from and contributes to a weak Philippine state. From provincial warlords to modern managers, prominent Filipino leaders have fused family, politics, and business...

Author: Terry Lee RogersISBN-13: 9798385041336Publisher: WestBow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2025Pages: 548Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.11d

Author: Jonathan MossISBN-13: 9798312460384Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/27/2025Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

John Quincy Adams: The Unyielding Statesman Who Shaped America's DestinyJohn Quincy Adams was more than just the sixth president of the United States-he was a relentless diplomat, a visionary leader, and a fearless advocate for justice. This groundbreaking biography unveils the untold depth of...

For over a century, the true identity of Jack the Ripper has remained one of history's most haunting mysteries. But what if the answer has been hiding in plain sight all along?Aaron Kosminski-a troubled Polish immigrant, a Whitechapel barber, and a man long suspected...

Author: Eric WeinerISBN-10: 1501129058ISBN-13: 9781501129056Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & SchusterLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2025Pages: 336Format: Paperback

Explore the life of the courageous individual in the book "PATA SECA, THE SEX-DUTY SLAVE: Forced to breed over 200 Slave Children" .This gripping account reveals the resilience and struggles of a man compelled into a life of forced breeding, impacting over 200 lives....

Just Enough Roooope chronicles the stories of a young boy growing up in the 1950s and 1960s-a simpler time when children had the freedom to explore the world around them and play consisted of using their imagination and ingenuity. Choices were made, but not...

From the New Deal to the twenty-first century, Old Man with a Horn covers the gamut of experiences from the humorous perspective of Carmine Rocky Carrozzo Junior, a man with many names and countless memories. With his ninetieth year approaching, Rocky sat down over...

"Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China" by Hui Wang takes you on a journey through China's ancient past, told in a way that feels like you're listening to an elder recounting myths around a campfire. The book starts with Fuxi, the first...

An inspiring story about how life can change with a gentle touch. Family is so important with changes in life.This is my first book. I live in a small town and grew up twelve miles from here. I have always wanted to write but...

The Service du Travail Obligatoire (STO), or the Compulsory Work Service, program remains one of the most unsettling features of France's history in World War II. Established by the Vichy government in 1943, this initiative saw young men provide forced labor, primarily within France...

Florence Nightingale was a healer a comforter and a nurturer. But like all of us she had a dark side. Because of her mystique and her charisma she always got what she wanted. Seldom did anyone really know her. They were drawn to her....

From the acclaimed biographer of explorers Magellan, Columbus, and Francis Drake comes a unique exploration of life and influence of Jules Verne, the novelist whose mind spun the greatest adventures ever told and whose daring and prescient imagination sparked a lasting transformation of modern...

Diary & Letters is a collection of personal correspondence and journals from one of America's founding fathers. Gouverneur Morris was a key player in the drafting of the Constitution and a prolific writer on political and philosophical matters. This book offers a fascinating glimpse...

This volume of memoirs provides a firsthand account of life in England during the 19th century, as told by John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton. Edited by his daughter Lady Dorchester, the book explores Hobhouse's experiences in politics and society, as well as his travels...

Martineaus is a biography of the Martineau family, a prominent British Unitarian family whose members include writers, educators, and social reformers. The book traces the history of the family from their origins in Norwich in the early nineteenth century to their rise to prominence...

An illuminating study of the life and work of the 17th century physician and writer Sir Thomas Browne. Gosse examines Browne's philosophical and religious views, his contributions to medicine and science, and his enduring influence on English literature.This work has been selected by scholars...

The writer of these letters was a mere boy when he entered the Confederate service, as a member of the Fourth Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, where he served during the first year of the war, being respectively in the commands of Generals Evans 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,...

Jackie Robinson: A Life in American History provides readers with an understanding of the scope of Robinson's life and explores why no Major League Baseball player will ever again wear number 42 as his regular jersey number. This book captures Robinson's lifetime, from 1919...

Ursula and Our Conversations - The Nazi Era is a story about two women and their conversations, spanning 25 years, from 1976-2001. One woman is German and from Berlin, Ursula, who at the age of 15 in January 1933, joined the Hitler Youth, and...

Sarah Powell, born and raised in Weyburn, Saskatchewan in 1908, falls in love with an Arab Muslim man when they meet while attending university in the United States in the 1920s. Against her parents' wishes, Sarah moves to Baghdad and marries Dr. Mohammed Fadhel...

This interactive biography of one of America's greatest presidents covers the entire life of Abraham Lincoln and includes a host of family photographs, official portraits, and other period ephemera, along with removable replicas of sketches, notes, and letters from the president's collection. As you...

This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.Author: Nathan AusubelISBN-10: 1494111268ISBN-13: 9781494111267Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 462Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.93d

Author: Beth Pickenpaugh KolowskiISBN-10: 1483639118ISBN-13: 9781483639116Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/28/2013Pages: 342Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d

Author: Monica KocsmarosISBN-10: 1479767980ISBN-13: 9781479767984Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2013Pages: 284Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

From a plantation ledger, an abandoned graveyard, a fragile manuscript, and old newspapers, author Mary Helen Griffin Halloran has raised the bones of her ancestors and made them come alive in this memoir that traces the history of five generations of her Mississippi family....

""Personal Reminiscences of a Great Crusade"" is a memoir written by Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler in 1896. The book recounts Butler's experiences as a prominent advocate for women's rights and the abolition of the sex trade in Victorian England. Butler's crusade began in 1874...

The Theory and Practice of Enameling on Iron and Steel: With Historical Notes on the Use of Enamel is a book written by Julius Grunwald in 1909. This book is a comprehensive guide on the art of enameling on iron and steel, covering everything...

Superman: The Life of Frederick the Great V2 is a biography of the legendary Prussian monarch, Frederick the Great, written by Nathan Ausubel. This book is the second volume of the two-part series and provides a comprehensive overview of the life and times of...

The Life and Death of Sir John Falstaff is a book written by George Radford. It is a biographical account of the fictional character Sir John Falstaff, who is a prominent figure in William Shakespeare's plays Henry IV and The Merry Wives of Windsor....

""Memories of Shaubena: With Incidents Relating to the Early Settlement of the West"" is a historical book written by Nehemiah Matson. The book is a collection of stories and memories of Shaubena, a Native American chief of the Potawatomi tribe who lived in the...

The Life of Lavoisier is a biographical book written by Mary Louise Foster. The book is about the life and achievements of Antoine Lavoisier, a French chemist who is widely regarded as the father of modern chemistry. The book provides a detailed account of...

The book ""George Washington Medals of 1889"" by Susan H. Douglas is a comprehensive study of the medals that were created to commemorate the centennial anniversary of George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States. The book delves into the history...

The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa is a book written by Frederic Rosen that delves into the history and significance of algebra in the Islamic world. The book focuses on the life and work of Mohammed Ben Musa, a renowned mathematician who lived during...

The Independent Man: The Story Of W. O. Saunders And His Delightfully Different Newspaper is a biography written by Keith Saunders. The book tells the story of W. O. Saunders, a newspaper editor and publisher who founded The Independent, a newspaper in Elizabeth City,...

The Story of Dissection by Jack Kevorkian is a non-fiction book that explores the history and practice of human dissection. Kevorkian, a medical doctor and advocate for assisted suicide, delves into the origins of dissection in ancient Egypt and Greece, and traces its evolution...