Biographies & Autobiographies books

""Sketches and Recollections of Lynchburg"" offers a captivating glimpse into the social and cultural fabric of...  Read More >>

Explore the life and work of William Smith, the father of English geology, through the ""Memoirs of William Smith,...  Read More >>

This memorial address, delivered by Charles Gordon Ames on April 30th, 1882, serves as a heartfelt tribute to the...  Read More >>

“A Narrative of the Campaign in the Valley of the Shenadoah in 1861” offers a firsthand account of the military...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and times of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, the multifaceted French polymath, in this...  Read More >>

Days With Walt Whitman offers a unique glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most celebrated poets....  Read More >>

Explore the life and musical genius of Ludwig van Beethoven in this insightful biography. Shedlock delves into Beethoven's...  Read More >>

“Mohammedanism” by D.S. Margoliouth offers a detailed exploration of the origins, development, and core tenets...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of the Stuart court with ""The Court and Times of James the First, Volume 1,""...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating history of the AubignÃ(c) family and the early life of Madame de Maintenon in ""La famille...  Read More >>

Delve into the fascinating life and works of Alexander Anderson, M.D. (1775-1870), widely regarded as the first...  Read More >>

Dive into the intricate world of the early 17th century with ""The Life and Characters of Sir Thomas Overbury,""...  Read More >>

""Catherine Sforza"" is a historical biography chronicling the life of Catherine Sforza (1463-1509), an Italian...  Read More >>

This third volume of “Correspondence Between Frances, Countess of Hartford, (afterwards Duchess of Somerset, )...  Read More >>

Analyse approfondie de la vie et de l'Ã(c)poque de Floris I et II van Pallant, comtes de Culemborg. Gilles Dionysius...  Read More >>

“Memories” by John F. Jordin offers a collection of personal reflections and autobiographical essays from the...  Read More >>

The Life and Times of Bishop Challoner, 1691-1781, Volume 1 by Edwin Hubert Burton delves into the remarkable life...  Read More >>

Sketches of Representative Men, North and South, compiled by Augustus C. Rogers, offers a fascinating glimpse into...  Read More >>

In ""My Ministerial Experiences,"" Karl BÃ1/4chsel recounts his life in Christian ministry. Detailing his personal...  Read More >>

""Five Great Painters"" by Lady Elizabeth Rigby Eastlake offers insightful biographical sketches and critical analyses...  Read More >>

""Memoir of Charles Henry Dalton"" is a biographical account commemorating the life of Charles Henry Dalton, a prominent...  Read More >>

“A few Choice Words to the Public, With new and Original Poems” presents a collection of verse by Julia A. Moore,...  Read More >>

Visits to Walt Whitman in 1890-1891 offers a unique glimpse into the final years of the celebrated American poet....  Read More >>

“Clara Novello's Reminiscences” offers a captivating glimpse into the life and career of one of the 19th century's...  Read More >>

Discover the captivating verse of Janet Little, the ""Scotch Milkmaid,"" in this collection of her poetical works....  Read More >>