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The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens Vol 2 of 2
by Hazard StevensThe Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens is the biography of the first Governor of Washington Territory written in two volumes by his son Hazard Stevens. While the first volume narrated the early life of Stevens, this second volume covers many battles won by the general and the milestones in his career and the brave death in his final battle field of C..
Builders of United Italy
by Rupert Sargent HollandBuilders of United Italy, written by Rupert Sargent Holland is a historic work, any Italian should read. The author describes eight most influential personalities who shaped the united Italy from dismantled states to the Italy of today. The poetical voice of Alfieri, the literary works Manzoni, the philosophical thoughts of Gioberty, the father ..
The Life of Galileo Galilei
by John Elliot Drinkwater BethuneThe Life of Galileo Galilei is the biography of the great scientist written by the English writer John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune, who has been remembered for promoting women’s education and pinnacled his efforts by founding Bethune College in India. This biographic work not only portrays the life of the great scientist, but the conflict between ..
Giacomo Puccini
by Wakeling DryGiacomo Puccini is the biography of the great Italian composer written by his contemporary Wakeling Dry, who has also co-authored with Marion Crawford for writing the book Doctor Claudius, A True Story. This biography is part of the Living Masters of Music Series, a series of biographic works of musicians. Wakeling narrated the complete life of ..
The Story of Opal
by Opal WhiteleyThe Story of Opal written by Opal Whiteley may not be an autobiography but written in a style of a biography. A woman of nature lover, she had been punished often in her childhood for spending her effort and time for caring wildlife. A series of incidents which took place in her life which challenged her very nature of having understanding heart..
Florence Nightingale the Angel of the Crimea
by Laura E. RichardsFlorence Nightingale the Angel of the Crimea is a biography of the founder of modern nursing written by Laura E. Richards. Popularly called the lady with the lamb, Florence came to fame during her serving at Crimean war. Though there are thoughts that her achievement at Crimean war was exaggerated as the country needed a hero to project. However..
Theodor Leschetizky
by Annette HullahTheodor Leschetizky written by Annette Hullah is the biography of the famous Polish pianist, composer and Professor. He is one of the most celebrated teachers due to his unique way of teaching as he works with each student’s personality and abilities individually. Also he makes the students to perform in front of his fellow students, be..
William E. Burton - Actor, Author, and Manager
by William L. KeeseWilliam E. Burton: Actor, Author, and Manager written by William L. Keese is the biography of William E. Burton who lost his father in early life and taken over his printing business to take care of his mother. After few years of running his printing business, he went on to become editor of a monthly magazine. His editorship brought him in..