Biographies & Autobiographies books

Zur Erinnerung an Friedrich Ludwig Karl Weigand: Ein Lebensbild is a biographical essay commemorating the life of...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1922 Original Publisher: Columbia University Press...  Read More >>

Augustus Peabody Gardner, Major, United States National Guard, 1865-1918 is a biography chronicling the life and...  Read More >>

In ""A Vindication of the Character and Public Services of Andrew Jackson,"" Henry Lee presents a powerful defense...  Read More >>

""The Life of a Successful Banker,"" published around 1905, offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century...  Read More >>

Eloge De Charles Bonnet, written by Jean Simon LÃ(c)vesque De Pouilly, is a biographical tribute to the life and...  Read More >>

“Theodore Roosevelt, his Life and Work, Volume 1” offers an in-depth exploration of the life and career of one...  Read More >>

This volume of letters describes a journey in the British Dominions of India, Tibet, Lahore, and Cashmere, during...  Read More >>

This book presents the oral history transcript of John R. Whinnery, a distinguished researcher and educator in electromagnetics,...  Read More >>

The Letters of Pliny the Consul, Volume 2 presents a collection of correspondence from the renowned Roman author...  Read More >>

Supporting Reagan: From Banks to Prisons, Oral History Transcript / 1978-1985 offers a unique insider's perspective...  Read More >>

""The Oglander Memoirs: Extracts From the mss. of Sir J. Oglander, kt."" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life...  Read More >>

Discover the inspiring story of Saint Joseph in the ""Admirable Life of the Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph."" This...  Read More >>

Explore the dramatic life and times of Boadicea (also known as Boudicca), the warrior queen of the Iceni tribe who...  Read More >>

Themistokles. Studien Und Beitrage Zur Griechischen Historiographie Und Quellenkunde ist eine umfassende Studie...  Read More >>

“Travellers and Outlaws; Episodes in American History” presents a collection of essays by Thomas Wentworth Higginson,...  Read More >>

""Letters Selected From the Collection of Autographs"" presents a fascinating glimpse into the personal correspondence...  Read More >>

Explore the life and times of Mademoiselle Clairon, a celebrated French actress of the 18th century, through her...  Read More >>

This volume documents the memorial meeting held by the American Institute of Architects in honor of Charles Follen...  Read More >>

Arthur Deloraine Corey, 1866-1891: A Memorial is a biographical tribute to Arthur Deloraine Corey, compiled by Deloraine...  Read More >>

“On the Plains With Custer” by Edwin L. Sabin offers a vivid portrayal of the life and times of General George...  Read More >>

Kristian Magnus Falsen, Grundlovens Fader is a lecture delivered in Kristiania Arbeidersamfund on Sunday, March...  Read More >>

""Following the Drum: A Glimpse of Fronter Life"" offers a fascinating look into the daily experiences and challenges...  Read More >>

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

Life and Deeds of John McGregor recounts the remarkable story of John MacGregor, a prominent Victorian figure known...  Read More >>