Biography & Autobiography - Historical

"A warmhearted and insightful tribute to the author of Cross Creek and The Yearling, and it's the story of Parker herself, a tough-minded Floridian devoted to her family. A charming book."--ALA BooklistIdella Parker's recollections of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings are as intimate and frank as...

This inaugural volume of The Franz Boas Papers Documentary Edition series presents current scholarship from the various academic disciplines that were shaped and continue to be influenced by Franz Boas (1858-1942). Few of Boas's intellectual progeny span the range of his disciplinary and public...

Teenagers were critical to the American victory in the Revolutionary War. Over half of the colonial population was under the age of 16. A draft of all boys between the ages of 16 and 19 was enacted to fill the ranks of the Continental...

" Douglas MacArthur] was a great thundering paradox of a man, noble and ignoble, inspiring and outrageous, arrogant and shy, the best of men and the worst of men, the most protean, most ridiculous, and most sublime. No more baffling, exasperating soldier ever wore...

What would happen if you ventured to a new country halfway around the world where you could not speak the language? This was the situation faced by your ancestors as they began the quest for a new and better life. It was to be...

'Only rarely does an autobiographical manuscript become a breathtaking thriller However, the novel of American emigrant Hal Marienthal maintains its tension on a high level from the first to the last page and is, at the same time, a time-specific document of a terrifying...

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...

A bedrock text of American progressivism, Twenty Years at Hull-House tells the dramatic story of how social reformer Jane Addams cofounded and developed the Chicago settlement house into a community center dedicated to serving the city's immigrants and poor. Addams provides an eyewitness account...

Author: Terry Lee RogersISBN-13: 9798385041312Publisher: WestBow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2025Pages: 548Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d

Descended from German Quakers who immigrated to Pennsylvania in the late seventeenth century, Elisha Tyson was born in 1749. As a young man he became wealthy in the milling business in northeastern Maryland before moving in the early 1780s to Baltimore, where he grew...

Descended from German Quakers who immigrated to Pennsylvania in the late seventeenth century, Elisha Tyson was born in 1749. As a young man he became wealthy in the milling business in northeastern Maryland before moving in the early 1780s to Baltimore, where he grew...

A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER - THE SUNDAY TIMES LITERARY AWARD WINNER - AN LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST - A WASHINGTON POST AND NEW YORKER 2023 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A deeply researched, shattering new account of Nelson Mandela's...

A luminous biography of one of the last century's most influential historians Christopher Hill was one of the leading historians of his generation. His work across more than fifteen books and dozens of articles fundamentally rewrote the way we understand the English Revolution and...

From the acclaimed author of What the Ermine Saw and Behaving Badly, a portrait of Victoria Woodhull, a celebrated and maligned 19th century businesswoman and activist and a leader in the fight for women's suffrage and labor reforms. "Victoria Woodhull provides a thrilling lens...

Explore the lives of the most influential people in history, from the dawn of civilization to the present day. History is made by the people who were there, and this book looks at the lives of 500 remarkable people who have shaped the story...

Compelling perspectives from leading historians on Joe Lee's historical classic and its relevance to our current understanding of the history of modern Ireland. In 1989, renowned historian J.J. Lee published his magnum opus, Ireland 1912-1985: Politics and Society. Not only had Lee written a...

"Previous biographers have poorly understood Hood within the culture of his times, but Miller's study is a refreshing look at this important theme. Relying on the perspective of memory studies and the experience of amputees, he adds new dimensions to our understanding of Hood...

The glamorous world of big-city geisha is familiar to many readers, but little has been written of the life of hardship and pain led by the hot-springs-resort geisha. Indentured to geisha houses by families in desperate poverty, deprived of freedom and identity, these young...

Tyler, the Creator: Redefining Genius, Breaking Boundaries takes you beyond the music, beyond the headlines, and deep into the mind of one of the most revolutionary artists of our time. This is not just another biography-it's an unfiltered exploration of how a rebellious visionary...

The great names of the past, which we often associate with sophistication, innovation, and glamour, often have stories hidden behind their shining facades. What do Coco Chanel, whose perfumes became a symbol of luxury; Ferdinand Porsche, whose cars remain the pinnacle of engineering excellence;...

Boudicca, the warrior queen of the Iceni tribe, stands as a potent symbol of resistance against imperial power. Her rebellion against the Roman occupation of Britain in the first century CE remains a pivotal event in British history, a testament to the enduring human...

"Those interested in learning more about Parks and the civil rights movement will find inspiration in this enlightening work." - Library Journal This book explores the life of this important civil rights activist in the context of the cultural and social history of her...

Saddle up and embark on an epic journey through the untamed and captivating landscapes of the Old American West in volume three of A Fraternity of Gunslingers: True Stories of Wild West Gunmen. The Civil War may have been a defining chapter in American...

Using time as a guiding thread, this book traces the life journey of Duan Qirui. From attending old-style private schools, his upbringing in a military camp, walking alone the one-thousand li journey at age 15 to join the army, attending Tianjin Military Academy, studying...

Do You Know About: Presidents of USA 1789 - 2024Dive into the rich and complex history of the United States through the lives of its presidents with "Do You Know About: Presidents of USA 1789 To 2024." This comprehensive yet concise book offers readers...

This historical novel is based on the true story of Harry who lived from 1878-1942. Harry's driving ambitions led him to navigate between the worlds of the law and the lawless during the period of the turn of the 20th century in America.Harry ran...

This historical biography delves into the life of Joan of Arc, the French heroine and warrior who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War. From her visions and leadership on the battlefield, to her trial and execution, readers will gain a deeper...

This is a comprehensive biography of William A. Buckingham, the governor of Connecticut during the Civil War. The book covers Buckingham's personal and political life, focusing in particular on his role in mobilizing Connecticut's military resources and supporting the Union war effort. The biography...

The Life of Giuseppe Garibaldi is a biography of the famous Italian military leader and nationalist. Bent describes Garibaldi's life and military campaigns, including his involvement in the unification of Italy in the mid-19th century. HIGHThis work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book is a biographical sketch of Woodbury Kidder Dana, an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Maine and later as a U.S. District Judge. The book details his personal life, education, and political career. It provides a glimpse...

Explore the life and work of Joannes Baptista Van Helmont, a 17th-century alchemist and philosopher whose groundbreaking research laid the foundations for modern chemistry and medicine. This fascinating biography features a wealth of rare illustrations and in-depth analyses of Van Helmont's most important works.This...

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,...

In the first decade of the 20th century, 4 Davidson brothers from Aberdeenshire in Scotland left their home and moved to America. The same journey was made by the James Marr family at just about the same time. This is a brief look at...

The never-before-told story of World War II escape artist extraordinaire, Johnny Peck. In August 1941, an eighteen-year-old Australian soldier made his first prison break - an audacious night-time escape from a German prisoner-of-war camp in Crete. Astoundingly, this was only the first of many...

The reunion minutes of one of the early families of Oakland County, Michigan. Contains Birth, Marriage, and Death reports as well as biographical sketches of the early ancestors who settled in the county in the 1820s. Additional pedigree of the five generations following the...

Ralph Montagu needed money to rebuild and refurbish his magnificent London house, which had burned down whilst he was in exile in France. The richest woman in England, being a widowed Duchess (and mad) would only remarry into royalty. Legend has it that Ralph...

Despite his critical role in the western Roman Empire during the early fifth century AD, Bonifatius remains a neglected figure in the history of the late Empire. The Last of the Romans presents a new political and military biography of Bonifatius, analysing his rise...

This riveting book follows a small group of Australian front-line soldiers from their enlistment in the dark days of 1940 to the end of World War II. No ordinary soldiers, they were members of Don Company of the Second 43rd Battalion, part of the...

Author: Hans Ludwig RiessISBN-10: 1588209660ISBN-13: 9781588209665Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2001Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 8.54h x 6.02w x 0.66d

Author: David BrailovskyISBN-10: 1583487581ISBN-13: 9781583487587Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2000Pages: 696Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.15lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.07w x 1.51d

"From Boots to Iwo Jima, A Marine Corpsman's Story in Letters to his Wife 1943-1945", by Sidney L. Landau, describes vividly and in great detail daily life in boot camp and in the battle zones of Guam and Iwo Jima. The letters, discovered after...

The Promised Land is the autobiography of Mary Antin. It tells the story of her early life in what is now Belarus and her immigration to the United States in 1894. The book focuses on her attempts to assimilate into the culture of the...

This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.Author: Arthur S. MortonISBN-10: 1494087812ISBN-13: 9781494087814Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 334Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d

This is a story of liberation from oppression and covers the challenges of a young man's assimilation into American society during a time of great turmoil torn apart by the Vietnam War. This story is touched by Mao Zedong, Chiang Kai-shek, Mizmoon Saltzik of...

Sketches of Ireland Sixty Years Ago is a book written by John Edward Walsh in 1847. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a vivid and detailed account of life in Ireland during the early 19th century. Walsh, who was born in...

""Some Memoranda Left By Rachel Maria Jackson: With Extracts From Some Of Her Letters"" is a book that provides readers with an intimate glimpse into the life of Rachel Maria Jackson, the wife of former United States President Andrew Jackson. The book is a...

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...

The Life Story Of Brigham Young is a biography written by Susa Young Gates, the daughter of Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book provides a detailed account of Brigham Young's life, from his birth...

""Mark Antony"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical book that delves into the life and times of the famous Roman general and politician, Mark Antony. The book provides an in-depth look at Antony's early life, his rise to power, his tumultuous relationship with Julius...