True stories Books

Most families have their share of stories and folklore. In the case of author Billy Boyd Lavender, one of the most intriguing of these stories revolves around a murder mystery from 1905-the deaths of two of his ancestors and the mob lynching that soon...

Vietnam and Back, is the first hand account of a helicopter gunship pilot who served in Vietnam during 1969. It is an accurate and realistic portrayal of one average guy engaged in helicopter warfare in Vietnam. Flying helicopters can be challenging, and...

It all seemed so picture-perfect. It was a typical fall evening in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in 1965 when John Gouin, a twelve-year-old boy with big dreams came home from football practice and sat down at the dinner table with his mother. But when the...

Losing a loved one to murder is life's ultimate tragedy. But when the killer is never captured, a family's paralyzing grief only compounds. Years pass. Pain grows. Time heals nothing. Parents, spouses, and children of the victims never find peace...

A journal of my 15-month experince in Afghanistan. More of a personal journey of growth than a literature of war.

Stunning true-life Manhattan noir from the prize-winning author of We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda

Have you ever wondered for whom military bases are named? This book gives a short biography for those persons, including the halls and monuments at the Service Academies. it doesn't dwell on the politics, if any, that were a part of the naming decision...

This is the story of Bob Moranda, citizen soldier, who fought with honor, courage, conviction, and valor during one of World War II's most critical campaigns-the Battle of the Bulge. Both his capture by the Germans and liberation by the Russians were...

A Genealogical History Of The Scripps Family And Its Various Alliances (1903) is a detailed account of the lineage and history of the Scripps family, written by James Edmund Scripps. The book traces the family's ancestry back to its earliest known...

""A Few Brief Memoranda Of Some Of The Public Services Rendered By Lieutenant-Colonel Outram"" is a historical book written by James Outram in 1853. The book provides a detailed account of the public services rendered by Lieutenant-Colonel Outram during...

A Confederate Surgeon's Letters to His Wife is a collection of personal letters written by Spencer Glasgow Welch, a surgeon in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The book was originally published in 1911 and provides a unique perspective...

""A Book of Knights Banneret, Knights of the Bath, and Knights Bachelor: Made Between the Fourth Year of King Henry VI and the Restoration of King Charles II"" is a historical book written by Walter Charles Metcalfe in 1885. The book provides a...

A Book About Bristol: Historical, Ecclesiastical, And Biographical (1872) is a comprehensive account of the city of Bristol, England. Written by John Taylor, the book covers the history of Bristol from its earliest days, including its role in the Roman...

Memoirs Of The Naval Worthies Of Queen Elizabeth�������s Reign is a historical book written by John Barrow in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the naval heroes who served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It provides a comprehensive overview...

Personal Recollections of Sherman's Campaigns: In Georgia and the Carolinas is a book written by George Whitfield Pepper in 1866. The book is an account of the author's experience as a soldier in the Union army during General William T. Sherman's...

""Scenes In A Soldier's Life"" is a book written by John Henry Wilton that provides a comprehensive and connected narrative of the principal military events that occurred in Scinde, Beeloochistan, and Afghanistan in 1848. The book is a firsthand account...

The Adventures Of Robinson Playfellow: A Young French Marine is a novel written by Robinson Playfellow and originally published in 1876. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Robinson Playfellow, a young French marine who finds...

My War Diary (1917) is a personal account of the First World War written by Mary King Waddington. It is a detailed and vivid description of the author's experiences as a nurse during the war. The book provides a unique insight into the daily life of a...

Memoirs And Letters Of The Late Colonel Armine S. H. Mountain is a book written by Armine S. H. Mountain and published in 1858. The book is a collection of memoirs and letters written by the author, who was a colonel in the British Army. The memoirs...

In And Out Of Rebel Prisons is a memoir written by Alonzo Cooper in 1888. The book chronicles Cooper's experiences as a Union soldier during the American Civil War and his time spent as a prisoner of war in Confederate prisons. Cooper vividly describes...

Memoirs Of Jane Cameron V1: Female Convict (1864) is a book written by Frederick William Robinson. The book is a memoir of Jane Cameron, a female convict who was sentenced to transportation to Australia for her crimes. The book is divided into several...

""Leaves From My Log"" is a memoir written by Francis W. Bennett, a naval officer who recounts his personal adventures in different parts of the world. The book was originally published in 1869 and offers a unique perspective on life at sea during the...

Scout Drake In War Time is a novel written by Isabel Katherine Hornibrook and published in 1918. The book is set during World War I and follows the adventures of a young girl named Scout Drake. Scout is a brave and resourceful girl who becomes involved...

Memoirs, And Letters And Journals, Of Major General Riedesel V1: During His Residence In America (1868) is a book written by Friedrich Adolf Riedesel, a major general in the German army who served in the American Revolutionary War. The book is a...

Memoirs and Letters and Journals of Major General Riedesel V1: During His Residence in America (1868) is a historical book written by Max Von Eelking. The book is a compilation of the memoirs, letters, and journals of Major General Riedesel, a German...

""Records of Sport and Military Life in Western India"" is a book written by Thomas Gamble Fraser and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences as a British officer in Western India during the 19th century,...

The Autobiography Of A Veteran, 1807-1893 is a memoir written by Enrico Della Rocca and published in 1898. The book is an account of Rocca's life as a veteran, covering his experiences in the military and his personal life. The book is divided into...

Memoirs and Confessions of Captain Ashe V2 (1815) is a book written by Thomas Ashe. It is a memoir that chronicles the life and adventures of Captain Ashe, who was a British naval officer during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided...

Tales of the Convict System is a book written by Warung and Price in 1892. The book is a collection of stories that shed light on the harsh realities of the Australian convict system during the 19th century. The stories are based on the authors' personal...

Journals Kept By Mr. Gully And Captain Denham During A Captivity In China, In The Year 1842 is a book written by Robert Gully. The book is a firsthand account of the author's experience of being held captive in China in the year 1842. The author, along...

Lost and Found or Light in the Prison: A Narrative, with Original Letters, of a Convict, Condemned for Forgery is a book written by Benjamin Bensley and published in 1859. The book tells the story of a man who is convicted of forgery and sent to prison...

Personal Reminiscences of James A. Scrymser: In Times of Peace and War is a historical account written by James Alexander Scrymser in 1915. The book is a memoir of Scrymser's life and experiences as a prominent figure in American society during the late...

The New York State Reformatory in Elmira is a historical book written by Alexander Winter in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and operations of the New York State Reformatory in Elmira, which was the first reformatory in...

""Statement Of Mr. Atchison, Late Captain In The Royal Artillery, In Defense Of His Conduct At Malta"" is a historical document written by Thomas Atchison in 1834. Atchison, who served as a captain in the Royal Artillery, wrote the book as a defense of...

Soldiers and Sailors: Or Anecdotes, Details, and Recollections of Naval and Military Life is a book written by Humphrey Old in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of soldiers and sailors, including their experiences, challenges,...

Celebrated Claimants From Perkin Warbeck To Arthur Orton is a book written by John Boyd Thacher Collection and published in 1874. The book chronicles the lives of various individuals who claimed to be someone they were not, including Perkin Warbeck, who...

Das Buch ""Cavalier-Perspective, Handbuch F�����r Angehende Verschwender"" von Friedrich Christian Eugen von Vaerst wurde im Jahr 1836 ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um ein Handbuch f�����r junge M�����nner, die den Lebensstil eines Cavaliers...