Biography & Autobiography
- Voices from the Battlefield
- Criminal Lives: True Stories
- Voices of Social Change
- Voices of Political Change
- Voices of Resilience
- Voices from American History
- Pioneers in Health and Healing
- Adventures in Exploration
St. Rose of Lima
Discover the remarkable life of Saint Rose of Lima, a pioneering figure in the history of the Americas and the first person born on the cont…
The Story of Abraham Lincoln
In this biography for young adults, Mary A. Hamilton gives a British person’s perspective on the 16th President of the United States. A glow…
Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans
Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral …
Dog-Watches At Sea
Stanton H. King was from Barbados and followed his brothers to sea at the age of twelve in 1880. He spent only twelve years at sea for reaso…
The Life of St. Teresa
The Life of St. Teresa offers an intimate glimpse into the spiritual journey of one of Christianity's most revered figures. Written by St. T…
Domestic Manners of the Americans
Next to de Alexis de Tocquville's almost contemporary Democracy in America, Frances Trollope's work may be the most famous (or at least noto…
Lotus Buds
Amy Carmichael tells the story of work among the girls of India, who she calls "Lotus Buds". - Summary by Adele de Pignerolles
The Life of Saint Macrina
The poignant biography of Saint Macrina, by her brother, Saint Gregory of Nyssa. (The Reader)“The use of the word "philosophy" to …
The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln
This detailed biography covers the places in Lincoln's life: Indiana, Illinois, Washington. It also traces his various roles as storekeeper,…
The History of Genghis Khan
This book provides the history of one of the most renowned emperors of all time. The Great Khan. This was a man born Temujin to a clan lea…
Priest on Horseback-Father Farmer
A historical novel for children, which tells the story of several months in the life of the then famous Father Farmer, as he traveled a Mass…
Living on Half a Dime a Day
How to live on 5 cents a day! How to survive financial ruin without losing your house! How to keep to a bare bones budget and still have mon…
The Hall in the Grove
Fearing that her son, Robert, will grow too intellectual to relate to his parents, Mrs. Fenton starts a "Chautauqua Literary & Scie…
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb
Henry Walton Bibb was born a slave. His father was white although his identity was not positively known. Bibb was separated from his mother …
Charles Dickens
In this insightful biography, G. K. Chesterton explores the life and literary contributions of Charles Dickens, one of the most celebrated a…
The Log-Cabin Lady
The Log-Cabin Lady chronicles the life of a remarkable woman whose journey reflects the spirit of American pioneer life. This biography capt…
Around the World in Seventy-Two Days
This is a true account by American woman journalist who, in 1889, set out to see whether she could beat the fictional journey in Jules Verne…
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano. It discusses his time sp…
The Story of a Soul
Marie Francoise Therese Martin, affectionately known as 'The Little Flower', was born on January 2, 1873, in Alencon, France to Louis Martin…
Saint Benedict
Explore the life and legacy of Saint Benedict of Nursia, a pivotal figure in the history of Christianity and the founder of Western monastic…