Biographies & Autobiographies books

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

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

Carl Maria von Webers kÃ1/4nstlerische Persönlichkeit aus seinen Schriften (Carl Maria von Weber's Artistic Personality...  Read More >>

“Visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to the British North American Provinces and United States in...  Read More >>

The Centennial Book of the Signers presents facsimile letters from each of the signatories of the Declaration of...  Read More >>

“An Actor's Reminiscences and Other Poems” by George Barlow offers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of a...  Read More >>

Embark on a captivating journey through late 19th-century Africa with ""The Kingdom of the Barotsi, Upper Zambezia.""...  Read More >>

This oral history transcript documents the career of a prominent attorney and national policy advocate for disability...  Read More >>

Discover the life and legacy of Richard of Wyche, a remarkable figure of the 13th century, in Mary Reginald Capes's...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating details surrounding Robert Burns's appointment as Poet Laureate of Lodge Canongate Kilwinning...  Read More >>

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

Delve into the mind of one of America's Founding Fathers with ""Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies From the...  Read More >>

This volume contains a collection of letters by Torquato Tasso, a renowned Italian poet of the 16th century. Edited...  Read More >>

""The Description of Corsica, With an Account of its Union to the Crown of Great Britain"" offers a detailed exploration...  Read More >>

“The Stolen God and Other Experiences of Indian Palace Life” offers a captivating glimpse into the daily lives,...  Read More >>

“Life of Friedrich List and Selections From his Writings” offers a detailed exploration of the life and work...  Read More >>

Scannell's New Jersey's First Citizens and State Guide offers a comprehensive look into the lives and lineages of...  Read More >>

An important historical document, ""Pardah"" offers a rare glimpse into the lives of women observing purdah in early...  Read More >>

""My Life in the Army"" is a firsthand account of Robert Tilney's experiences serving with the Fifth Army Corps...  Read More >>

""Memoir of Thomas Handasyd Perkins; Containing Extracts From his Diaries and Letters"" offers an intimate look...  Read More >>

Ludwig Windthorst, sein Leben, sein Wirken, by Eduard Huesgen, offers a comprehensive biography of the influential...  Read More >>

""Lewisiana or the Lewis Letter, Volume 6"" is a comprehensive genealogical resource dedicated to the Lewis family...  Read More >>

“Spirit of '76 in Rhode Island” by Benjamin Cowell offers a detailed account of the state's contributions to...  Read More >>

The Life of Philip Skelton, originally published in 1792 and here presented in a 1914 edition, offers a detailed...  Read More >>

A Lord Mayor's Diary, 1906-7 offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and duties of a Lord Mayor of London...  Read More >>