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Bainbridge.
Hogarth
Cleopatra
920. COLLECTED BIOGRAPHY.
Il.N. Y., Routledge & Sons, n. d. $1
A series of naval biographies.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
Outlines of the lives and services of Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton and others.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
Biographical sketches with portraits of Napoleon, Nelson, John Bunyan, Thos. Arnold, Wendell Phillips and others.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
Possesses both interest and permanent value.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
A recent visit to the many scenes made memorable by the best known English authors has enabled the author to invest with a personal interest the sketches in this volume.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
The history of these men is largely the history of Great Britain during the last of the nineteenth century.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
It is interesting to see how men have built up fortunes; it is even more interesting to see how those fortunes have been used for the benefit of mankind.
Il.Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
In this volume, for the most part, those explorers have been chosen whose labors have been connected with North America.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1885 $1.50
Sketches George Peabody, Palissy, Garibaldi, Thorwaldsen, Bessemer, Goldsmith, Moody, Garrison and twenty others famous in various vocations.
Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1895 $1.50
The seventeen eminent men selected are representative, and range Socrates to Napoleon; the record of what their sons did cannot fail to be interesting.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1899 $1.50
Sketches of the lives and characters of certain famous Americans held most in reverence by the boys and girls of America, for whom their stories are here told.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 $2.25
The character of the work is praiseworthy; it is entertaining and very fascinating in its brilliant style.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1892 n $2
In the preparation of this work the author's aim has been to present a series of character sketches of the eminent statesmen selected for portraiture.
N. Y., Macmillan Co., 1898 $1.75
Stirring tales of the olden time.
Bost., Lee & Shepard, 1890 $1.50
This volume contains biographies of leading spirits in the history of the Crusades, which are interestingly told by the most entertaining author.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $2
The memoirs in this volume form, in a measure, an epitome of the history of the four years of conflict.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $1.25
Mr. Emerson is a great writer, and an honest and independent thinker. His style is musically clear and brilliant.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1886 $1.50
Mrs. Farmer's style is crisp and entertaining, and she writes like a true hero worshipper.
Ferris, G. T. (Ed.) Great leaders.
Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1889 $1.75
Over eighty graphic pen portraits selected from the historical works of Grote, Plutarch, Mommsen, Froude and others.
Bost., Lee & Shepard, 1895 $1.50
Chic, McClurg & Co., 1894 $1.50
This volume was written for those busy people who have little time for reading, yet wish to know something of the private life of their favorite authors.
Bost, D. Lothrop, 1885 $1
A volume containing a discussion of some ancient as well as modern heroes.
Il.N. Y., Jas. T. White & Co., 1899 $1
An authentic account of the heroic characters, distinguished careers and memorable achievements of the three officers who have attained the highest rank in the navy of the United States.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, n. d. $1.75
A little foreword to each sketch gives the status of its writer. They first appeared in Putnam's Monthly.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1893 $2
Deals with the hopes, aims, principles and disappointments of such men as Franklin, Fulton, Whitney, Goodyear, Edison and Bell.
Bost., Lee & Shepard, n. d. $2.50
The character and acts of the most prominent sages and heroes of the revolutionary times are delineated.
N. Y., Appleton, 1897 $2
This little volume contains a brief account of the most important events in the life career of two notable spies in our war of independence, Nathan Hale and John Andre.
Bost., Leach, Shewell & Sanborn, 1886 $1
The simple narratives here presented to the public, trace in brief and compendious form a number of great lives from the legendary period of Greece to the present time.
Chic, Revell & Co., 1891 $1.40
This work deals with the lives and principal achievements of those distinguished men to whom we are indebted for the introduction of the electric telegraph and telephone.
Phila., American Sunday School Union, n. d. $1.25
Sketches of the noble lives of the heroes of the reformation are given in this book.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1887 $1
The reader will find much not recorded elsewhere to interest and inform in the careful treatment of the seventeen sketches.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1897 $1.25
Interesting sketches of twelve men who made themselves immortal.
N. Y., Thos. Nelson & Sons, 1891 $1.25
Il.N. Y., Thos. Nelson & Sons, 1895 80c
From each great historical epoch a representative man or woman is selected whose life makes an interesting- study ; the whole is a connected series of historical sketches.
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1893 $2
The author points out the business qualities typified by sixteen characters, of whom John Jacob Astor is the first and Iceland Stanford the last.
N. Y., Thos. Nelson & Sons, 1896 $1.25
Biographical sketches of eminent men.
N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1895 $1.50
It is an interesting study to trace these chances in the lives of men and women, and is instructive and assuyring also.
Bost., Lee & Shepard, 1892 $1
Includes biographies of Gutenberg, Watt, Davy, Stephenson, Fulton, Howe and others.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1894 $2.50
Mr. Verne's scheme in this work is to tell fully how man has made acquaintance with the world in which he lives.
Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 $2.50
In reading the essays of Plutarch the wonder constantly grows that his knowledge could be so extensive and so scientific.
Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1894 $3.50
This volume contains brief biographies of the presidents of the United States from the inauguration of Washington to the summer of 1894.
920. INDIVIDUAL BIOGRAPHY.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
In the writing of this book the best sources of information which this country affords have been used.
Alfred Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1893 $1
A faithful account of the simple, honest life of the great Saxon king.
Allen N. Y., Appleton, 1892 $1
The author's purpose has been to present a fuller life of Allen than has yet been written.
American Pioneers and Patriots Series.
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., n. d., per volume $1.50
Boone The name of Daniel Boone is a conspicuous one in the annals of our country. This narrative reveals a state of society and habitudes of life now rapidly passing into oblivion.
Carlson With energy and fearlessness never surpassed, Kit Carson was one of the most gentle and lovable of men.
Columbus Reveals to us the West Indies and gives to us a narrative of wonders unsurpassed in fact or fable.
Crockett An interesting story of the life of this famous man.
De Soto Of all enterprises undertaken in a spirit of daring adventure none has surpassed that of the renowned De Soto.
Franklin There is probably not a biography more full of valuable thought than a truthful sketch of Benjamin Franklin.
Jones He was one of the purest patriots and perhaps the most heroic naval hero to whom any country has given birth.
Kidd There can scarcely anything' be found in the literature of our language more wild and wonderful than the narrative found in this volume.
La Sale An account of his discoveries and adventures with the Indians of the northwest.
Standish It has been a constant pleasure to the author to endeavor to rear a worthy tribute to the heroic captain and noble man.
Washington George Washington. 1875. (American pioneers and patriots.)
George Washington seems to have approached as near perfection as any man who ever lived. In his wonderful career we become familiar with all the struggles of the American revolution.
American Reformers Series.
N. Y., Funk & Wagnalls, n. d., per volume $1.50
Dodge Martin, C. William E. Dodge. 1890.
William E. Dodge was a prince of trade. He is the best example in this generation of the business man in religion and the religious man in business.
Douglass The author has been assisted in preparing this sketch by Mr. Douglass himself, also his son and other members of his family.
Gough Martyn, Carlos John B. Gough. 1893.
Mr. Martyn here does for Mr. Gough what he has done for Wendell Phillips—shows us the man.
Greeley Zabriskie, F. N. Horace Greeley. (American reformers.) 1892.
Author undertakes to give a condensed, unified and popular presentation of the man and what he stood for in the thick of days which made history rapidly.
Lincoln The character of Lincoln must be regarded as one of the most precious possessions of the American people, not only as a cherished memory but also as a living power.
Sumner Grimke, A. H. Charles Sumner. (American reformers.) 1892.
Whittier Kennedy, W. S. John G. Whittier, the poet of freedom. (American reformers. ) 1892.
It is claimed that the full story of the part Whittier played in the anti-slavery movement is given for the first time in this biography.
American Statesmen Series.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., n. d., per volume $1,25
Biographies of men famous in the political history of the United States:
Adams, Chas. Francis. By C. F. Adams.
Adams, John By J. T. Morse, Jr.
Adams, John Quincy. By J. T. Morse Jr.
Adams, Samuel. By J. K. Hosmer.
Benton, Thomas H. By T. Roosevelt.
Calhoun, John C. By H. VonHolst.
Cass, Lewis. By A. C. McLaughlin.
Chase, Salmon P. By A. B. Hart.
Clay, Henry. By Carl Schurz, 2 vols.
Franklin, Benjamin. By J. T. Morse, Jr.
Gallatin, Albert. By J. A. Stevens.
Hamilton, Alexander. By H. C. Lodge.
Henry, Patrick. By M. C. Tyler.
Jackson, Andrew. By W. G. Sumner.
Jay, John. By Geo. Pellew.
Jefferson, Thomas. By J. T. Morse, Jr.
Lincoln, Abraham. By J. T. Morse, Jr., 2 vols.
Madison, James. By S. H. Gay.
Marshall, John. By A. B. Magruder.
Munroe, James. By D. C. Gilman.
Morris, Gouverneur. By T. Roosevelt,
Randolph, John. By H. Adams.
Seward, Wm. H. By T. K. Lothrop.
Stevens, Thaddeus. By S. W. McCall.
Sumner, Charles. By M. Storey.
Van Buren, Martin. By E. M. Shepard.
Washington, George. By H. C. Lodge, 2 vols.
N. Y., Appleton, 1897 $1
The author is a descendant of the subject of the biography.
Blaine Norwich, Conn., H. Bill Pub. Co., 1895 13.50
Boone. Bogart, W. H. The border boy.
Bost., Lee & Shepard, n. d. $1
It has been the object of the compiler to present the narrative in such a light as would rescue the memory of this great man from the common judgment passed upon him, of being an Indian fighter and a bold hunter.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1892 $1.25
There has been no effort in this volume to g"ive more than the leading facts in the public life of Lewis Cass.
Charles I N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $I
A fair and comprehensive biography.
Cody Il.Duluth Press Pub. Co., n. d. $1. 25
An authentic biography' of a noted man written by his sister. There is an absence of cheap sensation, but full of thrilling incidents, and daintily presented.
Columbus N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1892 $1
Presents in popular form the results of the latest researches in regard to the life and work of Columbus.
Columbus Bost., D. Lothrop, 1892 $1.25
Mr. Brooks tells the story of Columbus' life in a most interesting manner, emphasizing those picturesque details which appeal forcibly to a childish imagination.
Columbus Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1897 $1.50
The narrative of his troubled life is the link which connects the history of the old world with that of the new.
Columbus N. Y., Appleton, 1893 $1.75
A book relating the life of the greatest of discoverers in an interesting and delightful manner.
Cook N. Y., Macmillan, 1890 75c
One of the best of the " English men of action " series.
Cooper Lounsbury, T. R. James Fenimore Cooper. (American men of letters.)
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $1.25
In every respect an admirable specimen of the difficult art of biographical writing.
Cortez N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
The career of Cortez is one of the most wild and adventurous recorded in the annals of fact or fiction.
Crockett Phila., Porter & Coates, 1894 $1.25
Born to privation, hardship and labor, trained in the severe school of experience, he exhibited true manliness, honesty and bravery in all his words and actions.
Curtis Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 $1.25
While the treatment of Curtis as a man of letters is ample, its chief merit is that it has pictured one of the noblest characters in American public life.
Cyrus N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
A very clear and complete biography
Dewey Il.N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1899 $1.25
The advantage of this volume audits value over other lives of the great admiral lie in the intimate association the author had with him.
Edwards Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1891 $1.25
An interesting biography of this stern puritan.
Ericsson Bost., Lee & Shepard, n. d. $1.25
Franklin N. Y., Putnam's Sons, n. d. $1
Franklin Phila., Lippincott, 1899 $2
The present volume is more in the way of an estimate of Franklin's position, worth, and work, and yet gives every essential fact of his career with enough detail to enable the reader to appreciate it.
Franklin McMaster, J. B. Benjamin Franklin. (American men of letters.)
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $1.25
The trained historian to whom his biography has been intrusted, has written a fair, dispassionate statement of facts, showing the great talent and the great faults of the father of printing in America.
Franklin N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., n. d. $1.25
There are few names that have been more prominently brought to the notice of students of geographical research.
Fulton Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1886 $1.75
This work combines a history of steam navigation and a biography of the man who designed and built the first steamboat.
Franklin N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1898 $1.50
A composite picture of fresh interest.
Gallatin Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1891 $1.25
The whole work covers a ground which the political student cannot afford to neglect.
Gama, Da Bost., Lee & Shepard, n. d. 60c
The true and exciting story of the exploits of a famous voyager.
Grant N. Y., Doubleday & McClure, 1898 $2.50
Grant N. Y., Century Co., 1894 2 vols. 15
Ranks as the most important personal contribution to the literature of the late war.
Grant Bost., Lee & Shepard, n. d. 75c
Grant Il.Bost., Lee & Shepard, 188S $1.50
A popular record of the military career of the illustrious hero, his civil life, his remarkable journey abroad, his life in New York, sickness, death and burial.
Grant N. Y., Stokes & Co., 1886 $1.25
A clearly written account of a great and useful life.
Great Commanders Series.
N. Y. , Appleton, n. d., per volume $1.50
Farragut One of the best short naval biographies. A valuable critical history of Farragut's operations.—Nation.
Greene Greene, F. V. General Greene. 1893.
In the life of General Greene we have the history of the most eventful period of the revolutionary war.
Hancock Brief biography of the highest order of excellence of this distinguished military man.
Jackson A model miniature biography, possessing throughout all the interest of a romance.
Johnston General Johnston's brilliant service in the Mexican and Seminole wars is fully described, together with his dashing career in the Confederate army.
Lee Lee, F. General Lee. 1894.
A popular biography of the great soldier which offers an intimate picture of every side of his life. It is written by his nephew and cavalry commander.
Scott General Winfield Scott's life covered eighty years in eventful American history.
Washington This is believed to be the first attempt to consider the military character of Washington and to write his life as a soldier.
Greeley Il.Bost, D. Lothrop, n. d. $1.50
A carefully prepared and interesting- biography of this noted man.
Hamilton N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1890 75c
Author has endeavored to show how and in what sense Alexander Hamilton was one of the makers of this American state.
Hannibal N. Y., Harper & Bros., $1
The reader may rely upon the records in these volumes as the truth, and nothing but the truth.
Heroes of the Nations Series.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, II., n. d., per volume SI. 50
"No more admirable series of lives of famous men is at present on the market than the 'Heroes of the Nations.'"
Alexander the Great, and the merging of East and West in universal history. By Benj. Ide Wheelock.
Alfred the Truth Teller, and the first kingdom in England. By Frederick Perry.
Arc, Jeanne d' ; the maid of France. By Mrs. O. W. Oliphant.
Bismarck and the new German empire; how it arose and what it displaced. By J. W. Headlam.
Bruce, Robert, and the struggle for Scottish independence. By Sir Herbert Maxwell.
Caesar, Julius, and the foundation of the Roman empire. By W. W. Fowler.
Charlemagne, the hero of two nations. By H. W. C. Davis.
Charles the Bold of Burgundy, and the attempt to found a middle kingdom in Europe, By R. Lodge.
Charles XII., and the collapse of the Swedish empire, 1682-1719. By R. N. Bain.
Columbus, Christopher, his life and voyages. By W. Irving.
Cicero, and the fall of the Roman republic. By J. L. S. Davidson.
Cid Campeador and the waning of the crescent in the West. By H. B. Clark.
Cromwell, Oliver, and the reign of the Puritans in England. By C. Frith.
Edward I., or the old law and the new. By Edward Jenks.
Frederick II., the wonder of the world. By A. L. Smith.
Glynder, Owen, the national hero of Wales. By A. G. Bradley.
Grant, Ulysses S., and the period of national preservation and reconstruction. By W. C. Church.
Gustavus Adolphus and the struggle of Protestantism for existance. By C. R. L. Fletcher.
Hannibal, soldier, statesman, patriot, and the crisis of the struggle between Carthage and Rome. By W. O'C. Morris.
Henry of Navarre and the Huguenots in France. By F. P. Willest.
Henry, Prince of Portugal and the age of discovery in Europe. By C. R. Beasley.
Henry V., the English hero king. By C. L. Kingsford.
Julian the Philosopher, and the struggle of paganism against Christianity. By Alice Gardner.
Ivee, Robert E., and the Southern Confederacy. By Prof. H. A. White.
Lincoln, Abraham, and the downfall of American slavery. By Noah Brooks.
Louis, Saint (Louis IX of France). The most christian king. By F. Perry.
Louis XIV., and the zenith of the French monarchy. By A. Haskall.
Maccabaeus, Judas, the conflict between Hellenism and Hebraism. By I. Abrahams.
Marlborough, England as a military power. By C. W. C. Oman.
Medici, Lorenzo de'. By Edward Armstrong.
Moltke, and the military supremacy of Germany. By S. Wilkinson.
Napoleon. By W. O. Morris.
Nelson, and the naval supremacy of England. By W. C. Russell.
O'Connel, Daniel, and the revival of national life in Ireland. By R. Dunlap.
Pericles, and the golden age of Athens. By E. Abbott.
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) or the growth and division of the British empire. By W. D. Green.
Richard the Lion Hearted, and the spirit of the crusades. By T. A. Archer.
Richelieu, and the growth of the French power. By J. B. Perkins.
Saladin, and the fall of the kingdom of Jerusalem. By S. Lane-Poole.
Sidney, Sir Philip, type of chivalry in the Elizabethan age. By H. R. Fox-Bourne.
Sobrieski and the military greatness of Poland. By F. A. Pollard.
Theodoric the Goth, the barbarian champion of civilization. By Thomas Hodgkin.
Wyclif, John, last of the schoolmen, first of the English reformers. By E. Sergeant.
William the Silent, founder of the Dutch Republic. By R. Putnam.
Dobson, A. William Hogarth. (Great artists series.)
Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1890 $1.25
Mr. Dobson's sketches are full of life and of high literary merit.
Hooker Walker, G. L. Thomas Hooker. (Makers of America.)
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1891 $1
Chapters on Hooker's birth and boyhood associations; education and residence in Cambridge; his English ministry, etc.
Houston Bruce, H. Life of General Houston. (Makers of America.)
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1891 $1
While telling the romantic career of that foremost Texan, the author has embodied interesting incidents in regard to Texas.
Jackson Il.N. Y., Robert Bonner's Sons, 1891 $1
A new biography of Andrew Jackson, popularly and picturesquely written.
Jefferson Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $1.25
An interesting biography from the great man's birth to the close of his useful life.
Jefferson Schouler, J. Thomas Jefferson. (Makers of America series.)
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1893 $I
Brings out clearly Jefferson's far-seeing intuition, not only in state-craft but also in moral and educational matters.
Lincoln Chic, McClurg- & Co., 1893 $1.50
The book is particularly rich in incident connected with the early career of Mr. Lincoln.
Lincoln Il.N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 $1.50
Perhaps best sketch of character and achievements of the great president.
Lincoln Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1894 $1.50
Author gives many of the Indian romances and cabin tales of the early settlers of Illinois and pictures vividly Lincoln's early hardships and manly struggles.
Lincoln N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1895 $1.25
A more complete many-sided view of Abraham Lincoln, has never before been given to the American people.
Lincoln Il.N. Y., Macmillan Co. $2
To an American in sympathy with his country, loving her as she is, there can be few historical figures as attractive as Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln Il.N. Y., Appleton, 1895 $3
Mr. Herndon was for twenty years Mr. Lincoln's friend and law partner.
Lincoln Chic, McClurg- & Co., 1895 $1.50
Lincoln Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1894 2 vols, each $1.25
Lincoln N. Y., Fords, Howard & Hulbert, n. d. $2.50
The writer knew Mr. Lincoln well, and had many opportunities of preparation for such a work as this.
Lincoln and Johnson Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. (Lives of the presidents.)
N. Y., F. A. Stokes Co., 1891 $1.25
Causes and facts of the civil war are briefly enumerated; the "stormy, useful and honorable" life of Andrew Johnson, receives fair-minded attention.
Bost., D. Lothrop, n. d. $1. 50
The life of this truly great man, from its childhood to its close, is a living lesson which the youth of our country cannot take too closely to heart.
Mitchell Bost., Lee & Shepard, n. d. $1.25
One of the most instructive and encouraging examples of the highest success in the midst of disheartening trials, of a resolute will and a hopeful spirit.
Morris Sumner, W. G. Robert Morris. (Makers of America.)
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1892 $1
The writer has reduced into a current narrative the most essential information about the life of Robert Morris.
Napoleon Il.Chic, Werner Co., 1895 $1.25
No light so copious and so searching has been thrown on the wonderful military career of Napoleon as is cast by this volume.
Nelson N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1897 $1.50
Contents: Early boyhood; "I will be a hero;" "Sweethearts and wives;" St. Vincent; etc.
Park N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., n. d. $1.25
The life of one of the first African explorers, with a history of his explorations.
Perry N. Y., Appleton, 1898 $1
Story of Oliver Hazard Perry his adventures as a boy on the frigate General Green and as the hero in the exciting scenes that attended the battle of Lake Erie.
Philip N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
Into this narrative of King- Philip, the author has collected those incidents in our early history which he has supposed would be most interesting and instructive to the general reader.
Sheridan Il.N. Y., C. L. Webster, 1888 2 vols. $6
A record of events in the author's life with a full account of the participation in the great struggle for our national existence, human liberty, and political equality.
Standish N. Y., Appleton, 1897 $1.50
This is quite a spirited biography of the Plymouth captain, presenting him as an interesting figure and relating his various services and exploits.
Sumner Dawes, A. L. Charles Sumner. (Makers of America.)
N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1892 $I
Author carries the reader through the exciting days in the senate before and after the war; also includes the interesting details of Sumner's private life.
Washington Phila., Lippincott, 1897 $2
If the present work succeeds in humanizing Washington, and making him a man rather than a historical figure, its purpose will have been fulfilled.
Washington N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. 2 vols. $2.50
The design of this book was to group around Washington the chief characters and scenes of our revolution. The heroic character and thrilling interest of the struggle are constantly kept in sight.
Washington N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1897 $3
This new biography of Washington and new history of America in Washington's time, has been a serial in Harper's magazine.
Webster Bost., D. Lothrop, n. d. $1.50
The volume presents a sketch of the most interesting and important events which occurred in the history of this distinguished statesman.
Winthrop N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1892 $1
This volume aims chiefly to be a biography, and the historical events are introduced only in proportion to their importance in relation to John Winthrop.
Xerxes N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
This history gives in brief compass, just the knowledge of past men and events which we need.
COLLECTED BIOGRAPHY OF WOMEN.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
Such a book is well fitted to strengthen the courage and inspiration of every woman who is learning to comprehend something of the inherent nobleness of her sex.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., n. d. $1.50
The sketches are simple and interestingly written and each biography is accompanied by a portrait.
Bost., D. Lothrop, n. d. $1
Consists of twelve brief biographies of American women who have in various walks and professions earned success.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, n. d. $2
This volume tells the girls and boys of today the story of some of their sisters of long ago.
N. Y., E. P. Dutton & Co., n. d. $2
N. Y., W. A. Scribner, 1873 $3
Biographies of celebrated women of the Napoleonic era.
Bost., Lee & Shepard, n. d. $1
Multitudes of works have been consulted and such anecdotes gleaned as it is thought will have a salutory influence on mind and heart.
Il.Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1895 $1.50
This volume is designed to portray in some degree the influence of the mothers and daughters in the struggle of the colonies to attain their independence.
Il.N. Y., Macmillan & Co., 1893 $1.50
This volume gives an account of the lives of Madame Velazquez, Hannah Snell, Mary Anne Talbot, and Mrs. Christian Davies.
Phila., Porter & Coates, n. d. 75c
To render the picture complete, descriptions of the domestic life and manners of the pioneers and illustrations, and anecdotes from reliable sources are interwoven.
Phila., Porter & Coates, n. d. 75c
The work was written with the thought that a comprehensive view of the best society would be a valuable part of the country's history.
Il.N. Y., Crowell & Co., 1887 $1.50
A volume of much historical value and of positive and considerable interest.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1897 $1.75
The author says he has tried to give a glimpse of the environment that played its part in the evolution of a soul.
N. Y., Nelson & Sons, 1896 $1.25
Biographical sketches of eminent women.
Il.Phila., Porter & Coates, n. d. 2 vols. $5
In many cases the lives of the ladies selected have been written at length by other biographers while some have been merely mentioned, and still others have never before appeared in print.
INDIVIDUAL BIOGRAPHY, WOMEN.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
The author has aimed to present the prominent and leading traits of character and the important events in a bold and free manner and plain and simple language.
Elizabeth N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1897 $1
The author has made it his especial object to confine himself very strictly, even in the most minute details, to historic truth.
Eugenie N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., 1894 $1.25
A critical biography from a French point of view.
Jeanne D'Arc Oliphant, Mrs. Jeanne D'Arc, her life and death.
N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1897 $1.50
The story is told with a skill of narrative we should expect from so experienced a writer.
Joan of Arc Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1896 $2
The story is one of the most thrilling, pathetic and pitiful in history.
Joan of Arc Il.N. Y., H. M. Caldwell Co., n. d. 75c
Among heroines of history, this young girl stands foremost in a rare union of qualities. This is a brief record of her true and beautiful life.
Josephine Abbott, J. and J. S. C. History of Josephine.
N. Y., Harper & Bros, 1897 $1
No one can read the history of Josephine without being ennobled by
the contemplation of the fortitude and grandeur of spirit she evinced.
Josephine N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1893 $1.25
History reads like the wildest romance during this period of Josephine's life.
Madison N. Y., Scribner's Sons $1.25
This volume is the result of special research, and embodies in attractive form much new and entertaining information regarding this woman.
Marie Antoinette N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
The author has given a faithful narrative of facts in the mournful tragedy of this great life.
Marie Antoinette Il.N. Y., Benziger Bros., 1893 $1.60
Last months of the royal family ; brings out strongly their heroic qualities without partisan prejudice.
Mary N. Y., Harper & Bros., n. d. $1
An extremely vivid portraiture of this unhappy queen.
Pinckney Scribner's Sons, 1896 $1.25
Social and domestic life in South Carolina, from 1737 through the revolutionary war. Manners, customs and mode of life were elaborately portrayed in Mrs. Pinckney's letters.
Schuyler N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1897 $1.25
The period embraced within the years of Catherine Schuyler's life is the most exciting in American history.
Victoria N. Y., Appleton, 1897 $1.50
Wherever Victoria's name is known and honored, there this living photograph of her, in the privacy of her home life, will be welcomed and prized.
Warren N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1896 $1.25
Story of the life of one of the most eminent women of revolutionary times; also pictures the domestic and social life of the time.
Washington Il.Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1892 $1
A reverent tribute to the memory of a woman of marked characteristics who should be better known and esteemed by her country women.
Washington. N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1897 $1.25
The aim of this book has been to present the bare outline of fact long-known to the world clothed with some charm of individuality and some warmth of human interest.
Winthrop N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $1.25
The author has not aimed to give any extended history of public or political events, except as they are connected with the life of the subject of this sketch.