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The Biography Book

A Reader's Guide To Nonfiction, Fictional, and Film Biographies of More Than 500 of the Most Fascinating Individuals of all Time

Daniel S. Burt

From Marilyn to Mussolini, people captivate people. A&E's Biography, best-selling autobiographies, and biographical novels testify to the popularity of the genre. But where does one begin? Collected here are descriptions and evaluations of over 10,000 biographical works, including books of fact and fiction, biographies for young readers, and documentaries and movies, all based on the lives of over 500 historical figures from scientists and writers, to political and military leaders, to artists and musicians. Each entry includes a brief profile, autobiographical and primary sources, and recommended works. Short reviews describe the pertinent biographical works and offer insight into the qualities and special features of each title, helping readers to find the best biographical material available on hundreds of fascinating individuals.

Sundry Great Gentlemen; Some Essays In Historical Biography

Marjorie Bowen

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Illustrated Catalogue of Books, Standard and Holiday

McClurg, Firm, Booksellers, Chicago

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Finding List of Books in the Classes of Biography, History and Travels, Belonging to the Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis Public Library

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Abraham

The First Historical Biography

David Rosenberg

Provides a history of Abraham, revealing that the original story embedded in the Bible is actually the oldest historical biography, and takes readers on Abraham's journey through the Middle East.

William Henry Harrison : One Month President of the United States | Political Biographies Grade 5 | Children's Historical Biographies

Dissected Lives

It is rather unfortunate to work so hard towards a goal and to enjoy it for a just few days. Such is the story of William Henry Harrison, who was president of the United States for 31 days. In this book, you will read about his early life, career and political success. You will also understand his role in the War of 1812. Start reading tod

Sundry Great Gentlemen

Some Essays in Historical Biography

Marjorie Bowen

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The Queen of Naples and Lord Nelson

An Historical Biography Based on Mss. in the British Museum and on Letters and Other Documents Preserved Amongst the Morrison Mss

John Cordy Jeaffreson

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William Penn

An Historical Biography Founded on Family and State Papers

William Hepworth Dixon

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Best Books

A Reader's Guide to the Choice of the Best Available Books (about 50,000) in Every Department of Science and Literature with the Dates of the First and Last Editions ...

William Swan Sonnenschein

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Catalogue of Books in the Lower Hall of the Boston Public Library in the Classes of History, Biography, Geography, and Travel

Boston Public Library

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A Portrait Catalogue of the Books Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company

With a Sketch of the Firm, Brief Descriptions of the Various Departments, and Some Account of the Origin and Character of the Literary Enterprises Undertaken

Houghton Mifflin Company

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The United States Catalog; Books in Print January 1, 1912

Entries Under Author, Subject, and Title, in One Alphabet, with Particulars of Binding, Price, Date, and Publisher

Marion Effie Potter

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A Catalog of Books Belonging to the Lower Hall of the Central Department, in the Classes of History, Biography, and Travel

Including the Histories of Literature, Art, Sects, Etc., Politics, Geography, Voyages, Sketches, and Manners and Customs, Together with Notes for Readers Under Subject-references

Boston Public Library

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A Cumulated Index to the Books of ..

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The Saturday Review of Politics, Literature, Science, Art, and Finance

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Five-year Cumulation of the Book Bulletin of the Chicago Public Library

Chicago Public Library

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The Outlook

Lyman Abbott, Hamilton Wright Mabie, Ernest Hamlin Abbott, Francis Rufus Bellamy

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