Biographies & Autobiographies books

""Famous People of Japan (ancient and Modern)"" offers a compelling look into the lives of significant figures who...  Read More >>

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

Discover the delightful stories of animal companions cherished by renowned figures throughout history in ""Famous...  Read More >>

This collection presents a selection of speeches by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), a prominent...  Read More >>

There is no alleviation for the sufferings of mankind except veracity of thought and of action, and the resolute...  Read More >>

“Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2” offers a firsthand account of the pivotal battles and strategic...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and artistry of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the celebrated Polish pianist, composer, and statesman,...  Read More >>

“An Emerson Calendar” offers daily inspiration drawn from the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of America's...  Read More >>

Boy Kings and Girl Queens offers young readers an engaging introduction to the lives of European royalty. H.E. Marshall...  Read More >>

“Blazing the Trail Through the Rockies” tells the story of Walter Moberly, a key figure in the development of...  Read More >>

Discover the brilliance and wit of Oscar Wilde in ""A Remarkable Collection of the Writings of Oscar Wilde."" This...  Read More >>

Explore the intellectual landscape of 19th-century Britain with ""The Life and Works of Lord Macaulay Complete,...  Read More >>

""The Book Plates of Amy M. Sacker"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic life and work of Amy M. Sacker,...  Read More >>

Dive into Thomas Verner Moore's insightful exploration of one of the most celebrated figures in English literature...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1860 Original Publisher: Carlton  Read More >>

Discover the inspiring life of Russell Conwell, founder of Temple University and author of the timeless motivational...  Read More >>

Major Fraser's Manuscript recounts the adventures of James Fraser during a tumultuous period in Scottish and British...  Read More >>

Ludwig XVI und Marie Antoinette auf der Flucht nach MontmÃ(c)dy i. J. 1791, edited by Emil Daniels, offers a unique...  Read More >>

Peerage of England, Genealogical, Biographical, and Historical, Volume 1, by Arthur Collins, offers a detailed exploration...  Read More >>

MÃ(c)moires Du Comte De MorÃ(c) (1758-1837) offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Charles-Albert,...  Read More >>

Lord Minto in India presents a detailed portrait of Gilbert Elliot, First Earl of Minto, during his tenure as Governor-General...  Read More >>

Campagnes De L'armÃ(c)e D'Afrique, 1835-1839... offers a firsthand account of the French military campaigns in Algeria...  Read More >>

Volume 2 of the collected works of BartolomÃ(c) de las Casas, the venerable Bishop of Chiapas, offers invaluable...  Read More >>

Aulo Gabinio E I Suoi Processi esamina la vita e la carriera politica di Aulo Gabinio, figura di spicco nella Roma...  Read More >>

Explore the poignant final address of Lorenzo Ricci in ""Abschiedsrede Vor Seinem Tode In Der Engelsburg."" This...  Read More >>