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
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
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
18602 The History of Mr. Fantom, the new fashioned philosopher, and his man William. More , Hannah
 Benjamin Johnson [31 Market Street] (Philadelphia)
1817
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
17565 The history of the Duchess of C---- from Adela and Theodore. Written by herself. du Crest de Saint-Aubin , Stéphanie Félicité
 Chester Parsons and Co. (Poughkeepsie)
1809
17564 The history of the Duchess of C----. from Adela and Theodore. Written by herself, du Crest de Saint-Aubin , Stéphanie Félicité
 1806
17567 The history of the Duchess of C----. From Adela and Theodore. Written by herself. To which is added, Edwin & Angelina, a ballad. du Crest de Saint-Aubin , Stéphanie Félicité
Goldsmith , Oliver
 Asaph Chilson (Newport)
1804
17566 The history of the Duchess of C--. From Adela and Theodore written by herself. du Crest de Saint-Aubin , Stéphanie Félicité
 Evert Duyckinck [102 Pearl Street] (New York City)
1814
17569 The history of the Duchess of C--. From Adela and Theodore. Written by herself. To which is added, Edwin and Angelina, a ballad. du Crest de Saint-Aubin , Stéphanie Félicité
Griffith , Elizabeth
Goldsmith , Oliver
 1803
17571 The history of the Dutchess of C----. From Adela and Theodore. Written by herself. du Crest de Saint-Aubin , Stéphanie Félicité
 1819
2390 The history of the life and death of our Blessed Saviour. By Mrs. Catherine D'Oyly. D'Oyly , Catherine
 1794
25801 The history of the lives of the most noted highway-men, foot-pads, house-breakers, shop-lifts, and cheats, of both sexes, in and about London, and other Places of Great-Britain, for above fifty years last past. Wherein their most secret and barbarous Murders, unparallell'd Robberies, notorious Thefts, and unheard of Cheats, are expos'd to the Publick. By Capt. Alexander Smith. Smith , Alexander
 Anne Dodd I (London)
1714

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