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.
Bookcover image of Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era, by James M. McPherson. Amazon provides details about this acclaimed book: Filled with...
After he conducted an autopsy on Beethoven's body - on March 27, 1827 - Dr. Johann Wagner prepared his report. He noted the following rega...
Beethoven's original score for his 3rd Symphony, better known as the Eroica, had a dedication change. Nearly putting a hole in his manuscript, Beetho...
This is a facsimile of the original, never-sent letter Beethoven wrote to his brothers, Carl and Johann, while the composer was living in Heiligenstad...
After Bessie Coleman successfully completed her flight training, and was awarded her pilot's license in France, Robert Abbott published stories about ...
This image is the first page of a Bill of Sale regarding Frederick Douglass (then known as Frederick Bailey). Since slaves were considered prope...
Bookcover image of Bird Woman: Sacagawea's Own Story, by James Willard Schultz.
This cover image depicts a book written by Dietrich Bonhoeffer's twin-sister, Sabine. It shows Sabine with her twin-brother Dietrich. The Engli...
This image is the second page of Booker T. Washington's appeal to preserve the home of Frederick Douglass - called "Cedar Hill" - located in the Anaco...
Booker T. Washington, another famous African-American, wanted to preserve the home of Frederick Douglass so it could honor the man and commemorate his...
Image of the letter Charles Guiteau sent to General Sherman.
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