Biographies & Autobiographies books

“What I Saw and Did Inside and Outside of Rebel Prisons” offers a firsthand account of the experiences of Oliver...  Read More >>

Explore the life and times of one of Europe's most influential statesmen in this detailed biography of Prince Klemens...  Read More >>

""The King Families of New England"" meticulously chronicles the lineage and history of the King families who settled...  Read More >>

Explore the lyrical beauty and profound insights of Adolf Heyduk, a celebrated figure in Czech literature. This...  Read More >>

This commemorative tribute to Abraham Lincoln, delivered in 1909, offers a snapshot of early 20th-century perspectives...  Read More >>

Explore the life and times of one of America's most influential figures in this compelling biography of Benjamin...  Read More >>

This is an oral history transcript of an interview with Arthur L. Jordan, conducted in 197 by Sally L. Bush. The...  Read More >>

Vita Sancti Severini, written by Eugippius, is a hagiography detailing the life of Saint Severinus of Noricum. Composed...  Read More >>

Elizabeth Lownes Rust is a biographical tribute to a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to service and education....  Read More >>

The ""New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 17"" is a vital resource for researchers, historians,...  Read More >>

This is Volume 6, Part 2 of the collected works of William Laud (1573-1645), Archbishop of Canterbury, a prominent...  Read More >>

Friedrich von Gentz is a detailed biography, written in German, of the influential 19th-century political theorist...  Read More >>

The Life of Andrew Martin Fairbairn, written by W. B. Selbie, offers an insightful biography into the life and work...  Read More >>

“Fifteen Months in Dixie” offers a compelling first-hand account of life in the Confederate States during the...  Read More >>

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

In Memoria Del Prof. Pasquale Sgrosso Morto Il 24 Marzo 1900 is a poignant memorial to Professor Pasquale Sgrosso,...  Read More >>

Horton Family Year-book, compiled by Byron Barnes Horton, offers a detailed chronicle of the Horton family's history...  Read More >>

Explore the life and adventures of George Rogers Clark in this engaging biography designed for young readers. “The...  Read More >>

""SÃ(c)jour De J.-J. Rousseau À Bourgoin,"" accompanied by previously unpublished documents, explores Jean-Jacques...  Read More >>

Cristobal ColÃ3n español, by GarcÃ-a de la Reiga, offers a historical account of Christopher Columbus's life and...  Read More >>

A detailed account of the public career of John Albion Andrew (1818-1867), the influential governor of Massachusetts...  Read More >>

Pushkin; Ocherk is a critical examination of the life and works of Aleksandr Pushkin, Russia's most celebrated poet,...  Read More >>

Om Peder ClaussÃ, n Friis Og Hans Skrifter is a historical study by Gustav Storm, serving as an introduction to...  Read More >>

In Memoriam, Asa Gray is a biographical tribute to Asa Gray (1810-1888), a prominent American botanist of the 19th...  Read More >>

Ueber Immanuel Kant by Ludwig Ernst Borowski offers an early biographical portrait of the influential philosopher...  Read More >>