Biographies & Autobiographies books

Explore the intertwined lives and public careers of two pivotal figures in 19th-century American history: Major-General...  Read More >>

Discover a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century life in the American Midwest with ""My New Home in Northern Michigan,...  Read More >>

“The Historie and Life of King James the Sext” offers a detailed account of Scotland's affairs from 1566 to...  Read More >>

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

Young Men in History explores the formative years and character development of notable figures throughout history....  Read More >>

Lewis Atterbury Stimson is a biographical work, likely commemorating the life and career of the distinguished surgeon,...  Read More >>

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

Delve into the captivating life of Clarence “Pussyfoot” Johnson, a pivotal figure in the American temperance...  Read More >>

A collection of witty and insightful observations on the fairer sex, ""Women I'm not Married To"" offers a humorous...  Read More >>

Explore the life and legacy of one of literature's most flamboyant figures in this biography of ""Oscar Wilde""....  Read More >>

”From Boundary-rider to Prime Minister, Hughes of Australia, the man of the Hour” chronicles the remarkable...  Read More >>

”Life and Work in Middlebury, Vermont, of Emma Willard” explores the significant contributions of Emma Willard,...  Read More >>

This collection presents the extensive correspondence between John Adams, the second President of the United States,...  Read More >>

Explore the history of Clover Stornetta Farms through the oral history transcript of its founder. This detailed...  Read More >>

""Addenda to Players of a Century: A Record of the Albany Stage, Including Notices of Prominent Actors who Have...  Read More >>

MÃ(c)moires historiques sur la rÃ(c)volution d'Espagne, written by M. de Pradt, offers a firsthand account of the...  Read More >>

This is Volume 2 of ""Philosophical Lectures and Remains,"" edited with a biographical sketch by Godfrey Rathbone...  Read More >>

Explore the inner workings of the British court and cabinets during the reign of George III through the “Memoirs...  Read More >>

Delve into the personal and political life of one of Britain's most iconic monarchs with “Letters of Queen Victoria,...  Read More >>

Dive into the life and works of one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance with Herman Friedrich Grimm's...  Read More >>

This volume, ""Proceedings at the Dedication of the Joseph Smith Memorial Monument,"" meticulously chronicles the...  Read More >>

The Windham Papers offers a comprehensive look into the life and times of William Windham (1750-1810), a prominent...  Read More >>

""The Naval and Military Heroes of Great Britain; or, Calendar of Victory"" is a comprehensive record of British...  Read More >>

This volume contains the collected works of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, a fascinating figure of the late 18th...  Read More >>

Friends Beyond Seas, by Henry Theodore Hodgkin, offers a unique perspective on international relations and peace...  Read More >>