Books on Topic: 'Famous'

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...

Biographical sketches of the men of Rome, written for children. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

Famous Men of Modern Times is a series of biographical sketches written for the purpose of making the study of history lively and interesting by givin...

This book is a collection of personal memories, gossip, letters, and fragments of biography about famous people who have lived in Piccadilly, London....

This book tells the life stories of individuals who rose from poverty to achieve greatness in their respective fields. The author, Sarah Knowles Bolt...

Arsene Lupin, the famous gentleman-burglar, appears where he is least expected, to the dismay of a young and snobbish daughter of a millionaire who is...

This volume contains a collection of Benjamin King's poems, published after his unexpected death in 1894. King was a renowned American humorist whose...

This book is a collection of passages from the "lost diaries" of a wide range of people, including royals, celebrities, historical figures, and fictio...

This captivating collection of stories offers a glimpse into the formative years of some of history's most renowned figures. From Albert Einstein and...