Biography

Name Biography
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A narrative, account, or anecdote about a specific individual.

Titles

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ID Title Author Firms (City) Date Edition
382 The Election. A Comedy, in Five Acts Baillie , Joanna
 1811
13903 The English Slaves; or, A Succinct and Authentic Narrative of the Captivity and Sufferings of Eighty-Seven Unfortunate Englishmen, Who Were Shipwrecked on the Coast of Barbary. Unknown ,
Ann Lemoine (London)
1807
17684 The exemplary life of the pious Lady Guion, translated from her own account in the original French. To which is added, a new translation of her Short and easy method of prayer, by Thomas Digby Brooke. Which treatise was the first rise of her severe persecutions. Guyon , Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte
 1804
1841 The experience of Mrs. H. A. Rogers. Written by herself. To which are added, some select letters, written to her by the Rev. John Wesley, A. M. Which afforded her much Spiritual Consolation. Second edition. Wesley , John
Rogers , Hester Ann
 1796 Second edition.
13492 The experience of Mrs. H.A. Rogers written by herself ; to which are added, some select letters, written to her by the Rev. John Wesley ... which afforded her much spiritual consolation. Rogers , Hester Ann
Wesley , John
 1822
20384 The experience of Nancy Welch, a blind woman. Welch , Nancy
 1810
17184 The experiences of Mrs. Mary Dustin, wife of the Rev. Caleb Dustin, of Enfield, New-Hampshire, who died December 21, 1806. Written by herself. Also, a brief account of her life and death. With a poem on the occasion. Dustin , Mary
B. , S.
 1807
19211 The extraordinary conversion, and religious experience of Dorothy Ripley, with her first voyage and travels in America. [Copy-right secured according to law.] Ripley , Dorothy
 1810
25114 The female rebels: being some remarkable incidents of the lives, characters, and families of the titular Duke and Dutchess of Perth, the Lord and Lady Ogilvie, and of Miss Florence M'donald. Containing several particulars of these remarkable persons not hitherto published. Unknown ,
1747
16991 The following lines were composed by Mrs. Anna Colburn, in which are expressed the dying words of Mrs. Patience Bowker, wife of Mr. Elijah Bowker of Hopkinton [Mass.], who departed this life, October 9th. 1811; in the 36th. year of her age. Colburn , Anna
Bowker , Patience
 1811
19834 The following lines were composed on the death of Deacon John Courrier [i.e., Currier]-- who, for many years was a useful member in the Baptist Church at Hopkinton, Newhampshire,-- by a sister in said church. Unknown , [Woman]
 1805
13912 The Fortunate History and Adventures of Sir Richard Whittington Including the Insurrection of Wat Tyler & Jack Straw. Faithfully Extracted from Ancient Records. Unknown ,
Ann Lemoine (London)
John Roe [Chiswell] (London)
1810
13914 The Four Voyages of Columbus, and Discovery of America. Unknown ,
Ann Lemoine (London)
John Roe [Chiswell] (London)
1806
626 The Friends; or, The History of Harcourt and Powlett Harvey , Jane
 1820
373 The Funeral. A Monody to the Memory of Princess Charlotte Hofland , Barbara
 1817
20144 The genuine experience and dying address of Mrs. Dolly Taylor, of Reading, (Vermont) who departed this life, May 19th, 1794. Actually dictated by herself, and taken from her lips, but a little before her death. Now published, with her husband's testimony concerning her, for whom he now mourns, but not without hope. Taylor , Dolly
Taylor , Amos
 1802
2143 The genuine memoirs of Miss Faulkner; otherwise Mrs. D***l**n; or Countess of H*****x, in expectancy. Containing, the amours and intrigues of several persons of high distinction, and remarkable characters: with Some Curious Political Anecdotes, Never Before Published. Faulkner , Miss
 William Bingley (London)
1770
7304 The history of Gustavus Ericson, king of Sweden. With an introductory history of Sweden, from the middle of the twelfth century. By Henry Augustus Raymond, Esq; Scott , Sarah
 Andrew Millar (London)
1761
5514 The history of Jessy Evelin. By a young lady. Unknown , [Woman]
 1786
5231 The history of Miss Sommervile. Written by a lady. In two volumes. Unknown , [Woman]
 Thomas Carnan and Francis Newbery (London)
1769
23144 The history of Mother Shipton: Containing an account of her strange and unnatural conception, her birth, life, actions and death: the correspondence she held with the devil, and many strange and wonderful things perform'd by her. Together with all the predictions and prophecies that have been made by her, and since fulfilled, from the reign of King Henry the VII. to the third year of the late deceased Sovereign Lady Queen Ann: with several not yet fulfilled, apparently shewing the downfall of the Late French King, and the happy condition of these kingdoms under Her Late Majesty's successful and prosperous reign. Shipton , Ursula
Head , Richard
 s.n. [sine nomine]
1715
18602 The History of Mr. Fantom, the new fashioned philosopher, and his man William. More , Hannah
 Benjamin Johnson [31 Market Street] (Philadelphia)
1817
18601 The history of Mr. Fantom, the new fashioned philosopher, and his man William. More , Hannah
 Benjamin Johnson [No. 22, North Second Street] (Philadelphia)
1813
13938 The History of Mr. John Winchcomb, Alias Jack of Newbury, the Famous and Worthy Clothier of England, Etc. Unknown ,
Ann Lemoine (London)
John Roe [Houndsditch] (London)
1805
440 The History of Susan Gray Sherwood , Mary Martha
 1802

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