A chronicle of the Civil War, based on a series of letters by a young Union Army soldier, follows his firsthand experiences in battle, during which he struggled to survive despite harsh weather and difficult food rationing, became wounded, ...

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In the first volume of this monumental two-volume work, Walter Rideout chronicles the life of Anderson from his birth and his early business career through his beginnings as a writer and finally to his move in the mid-1920s to “Ripshin ...

In this story of an extraordinary life set in the most thrilling epoch of American journalism, James McGrath Morris tracks Chapin's rise from legendary Chicago street reporter to celebrity powerbroker in media-mad New York.

Born, raised, and retired in Mississippi, Lucy Somerville Howorth (1895--1997) was a champion for the rights of women long before feminism emerged as a widely recognized movement.

Autobiography Of Grell Ferdinand God must be given well deserved thanks for protecting and sustaining me throughout my existence.

An influential ultra-marathoner shares the stories of his athletic achievements in some of the world's most exotic and inhospitable regions, where he pushed the limits of human endurance in profound and humorous ways. 40,000 first printing.

Extends critical discussion of Adorno to works by Samuel Beckett, T.S. Eliot, Ralph Ellison, and Amiri Baraka, arguing that Adorno's work can best be assessed in terms of its relevance in specific localized contexts.

Clifford Markle served in both World Wars and this is about the First. No less a person than the former President of the United States endorsed Markle's account of his capture near the end of the war and his incarceration in German camps.

In 'Milton's Peculiar Grace', Fallon argues that John Milton writes about himself to gain immortality, secure authority for his arguments, and exert control over his readers' interpretations.

In 'Milton's Peculiar Grace', Fallon argues that John Milton writes about himself to gain immortality, secure authority for his arguments, and exert control over his readers' interpretations.

Chronicles the political achievements of John Quincy Adams in the years following his presidency, discussing his service in the House of Representatives, where he was a fierce critic of slavery and strong supporter of First Amendment rights ...

Several of these are now found in hymns used in the U.S., in effect closing a circle begun when Wiant went to China in 1923.

The co-author of Dara Torres's memoir, Age Is Just a Number presents an analysis of marriage and its universal issues that draws on her own family misadventures as well as the advice of counselors in a range of disciplines. 40,000 first ...

Through first-hand accounts of these four single-ship actions and fascinating comparisons of artillery, crew ability and tactical achievements, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the ruthless reality of frigate battles in the War ...

Scottish history writer Margaret Oliphant offers up a gripping account of the French martyr (and eventual saint) Joan of Arc, who led large armies to important battlefield victories while only a teenager.

A catharsis of pent up passion from the authors observations and perspective on people and how they channel thorough life.The authors thoughts on many topics compiled from years of journaling.

Li does for Mao what the physician Lord Moran's memoir did for Winston Churchill—turns him into a human being. Here is Mao unveiled: eccentric, demanding, suspicious, unregretful, lascivious, and unfailingly fascinating.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The world-famous cosmologist and author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind. “Hawking’s parting gift to humanity . . . a book every ...

Baker's account of Compton from 1950 to 2001 is one of the most powerful and compelling cop memoirs ever written—an intensely human account of sacrifice and public service, and the price the men and women of the Compton Police Department ...