A short, humorous biography of famous people from 5000 BC to 1914. -- S. McGaughey From the Introduction, "The editor begs leave to inform the public...
“THE study of history, like the study of a landscape, should begin with the most conspicuous features. Not until these have been fixed in memory will...
Famous Men of Greece is a series of biographical sketches written for the purpose of making the study of history lively and interesting by giving insi...
Written for children, James Baldwin's history of Washington, Franklin, Webster, and Lincoln brings these men to life in a way that will be interesting...
The Twelve Caesars is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire. The work was written in 121 during t...
This book provides a captivating and accessible glimpse into the lives of royal children throughout English history. It delves into the personal stori...
This book provides detailed accounts of the lives and crimes of notorious pirates during the early 18th century. It shaped public perception of piracy...
This book is a collection of biographical sketches of individuals who emigrated from a specific region in Ontario, Canada, known as 'Zorra.' The autho...
This book delves into the often-overlooked roles of women in the American West. Through individual stories and mini-biographies, it provides a glimpse...
This book presents twelve inspiring stories of real girls who have made significant contributions to history. From Joan of Arc to Anne Frank, these yo...
This book provides biographical sketches of American women novelists whose writing was considered artistically fine or had attained wide popularity at...
This book tells the stories of authors who have lost their fortunes and sometimes their lives after writing a book. It explores the dangers of free th...
The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, originally published in Italian as Le Vite de' più eccellenti pittori, sc...
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James Baldwin's "Thirty More Famous Stories Retold" is a collection of thirty stories for intermediate readers and listeners of all ages. These storie...
Giorgio Vasari's *Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects* is a monumental work of art history that provides a detailed account...
This book, the sixth and final installment of the "My Bookhouse" series, shifts focus from the previous volumes' collection of stories to a resource f...
This book is a collection of sketches and memoranda that illustrate the history of discovery and the lives and labors of inventors and explorers. It i...
Amidst the untamed expanse of the American frontier, emerges the legendary figure of Wild Bill, renowned as the most exceptional scout and spy the nat...
This book presents adapted versions of Plutarch's Lives, a collection of biographies of famous Greek and Roman men, written around 100 AD. Rosalie Ka...
Published in the late 19th century, "Some Eminent Women of our Times" by Millicent Garrett Fawcett offers a collection of biographical sketches on not...
Giorgio Vasari's "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects" is a seminal work of art history. It provides detailed biographies o...
This comprehensive historical account of France delves into the nation's past, spanning from its early beginnings to the early 18th century. It covers...
This volume contains a collection of Benjamin King's poems, published after his unexpected death in 1894. King was a renowned American humorist whose...
Alfred George Gardiner's 'Prophets, Priests, and Kings' is a collection of biographical essays focusing on prominent British figures from the late Vic...
