Memoir of Ellen May Woodward (Classic Reprint)

Memoir of Ellen May Woodward (Classic Reprint)
Author: George D. Miles
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2018-01-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780428320881

Excerpt from Memoir of Ellen May Woodward ON Saturday morning, January 19th, 1850, an accident occurred in the Vicinity of Wilkes barré, Pennsylvania, which filled the whole com munity. With the deepest sorrow, and awakened an extensive sympathy wherever it became known. Three young ladies starting out with others from the house of Hon. George W. Woodward, fell through the ice formed over the flats near the Susquehanna River, and were drowned. One of these, Ellen May Woodward, aged thirteen years and five months, the subject of the following narrative, was Judge Woodward's eldest daughter. The others were Miss Mary R. Benner, aged seven. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Biographical Books, 1876-1949

Biographical Books, 1876-1949
Author: R.R. Bowker Company
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
Total Pages: 1826
Release: 1983
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780835216036

"This book is a companion volume to Biographical books, 1950-1980, completing a comprehensive one hundred and five year bibliography of biographical and autobiographical works published or distributed in the United States"--Preface.

Personal History

Personal History
Author: Katharine Graham
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2018-03-29
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1474610269

As seen in the new movie The Post, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Meryl Streep, here is the captivating, inside story of the woman who piloted the Washington Post during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of American media. In this bestselling and widely acclaimed memoir, Katharine Graham, the woman who piloted the Washington Post through the scandals of the Pentagon Papers and Watergate, tells her story - one that is extraordinary both for the events it encompasses and for the courage, candour and dignity of its telling. Here is the awkward child who grew up amid material wealth and emotional isolation; the young bride who watched her brilliant, charismatic husband - a confidant to John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson - plunge into the mental illness that would culminate in his suicide. And here is the widow who shook off her grief and insecurity to take on a president and a pressman's union as she entered the profane boys' club of the newspaper business. As timely now as ever, Personal History is an exemplary record of our history and of the woman who played such a shaping role within them, discovering her own strength and sense of self as she confronted - and mastered - the personal and professional crises of her fascinating life.

Homage to Catalonia

Homage to Catalonia
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2024-10-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Step into the heart of revolutionary Spain with George Orwell's powerful account, Homage to Catalonia. In this poignant narrative, Orwell recounts his firsthand experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War, offering a vivid and deeply personal perspective on the political and social upheaval of the time. Orwell’s writing brings to life the intense struggles, challenges, and betrayals he witnessed as he joined the militia in Catalonia. With sharp clarity, he paints a stark picture of the ideological divides that tore the country apart, and the complexities of war that blurred the lines between friend and foe.But here's the twist that will captivate you: What does Orwell’s experience reveal about the nature of truth, power, and the human spirit during times of war? Can we learn from the past to avoid repeating its mistakes? This extraordinary memoir offers a rare look into the realities of war, filled with unflinching honesty and a deep sense of humanism. Through Orwell’s eyes, the reader gains an intimate understanding of the personal costs of conflict and the difficult choices soldiers had to make. Are you ready to witness the raw, unfiltered truths of war as seen through the eyes of one of history's most influential writers?Dare to immerse yourself in the brutal honesty of Homage to Catalonia and experience a unique chapter of history that continues to resonate today. Purchase it now, and begin your journey through Orwell’s compelling narrative of war, ideology, and survival.