We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
Telling no one but her husband about her novel, Margaret Mitchell finally gets the courage to give her manuscript to Harold Latham, chief editor at Th...
Margaret begins in British politics as a Member of Parliament.
Margaret wins the race and is elected the first female British Prime Minister.
After losing so many of his closest family members, Samuel Clemens - better known as Mark Twain - develops a serious heart condition. People who knew ...
In 1870, Samuel Clemens marries Olivia Langdon. Better known as "Livy," she becomes the love of Mark Twain's life.
During the final years of his life, Samuel Clemens - better known as Mark Twain - experiences the loss of his beloved family members.
Samuel Clemens, writing as Mark Twain, began to earn a significant income. He didn't always invest his funds very wisely, leading him and his family t...
After hearing a tale in a tavern, Samuel Clemens is invited to submit a story for a new book. He submits the story, which arrives too late for publish...
Barrie marries Mary Ansell, an actress; he writes the autobiographical novel, Tommy and Grizel, about their failed relationship.
Mary is convicted in a trial without access to lawyer or notes, then Elizabeth signs a death warrant.
When the Dyers return to Boston, anti-Quaker sentiment is strong.
Read a poem about the life of Mary Karen Read, a 19 year-old freshman in Interdisciplinary Studies.
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