Biography & Autobiography

History of the Conquest of Mexico

by William H. Prescott Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
Much have I travell'd in the realms of gold,And many goodly states and kingdoms seen;Round many western islands have I beenWhich bards in fe…

Johnny Reb and Billy Yank

by Alexander Hunter Read by Barry Eads 4.6
Johnny Reb & Billy Yank is an epic novel first published in 1905 by Alexander Hunter, a soldier who served in Confederate General Robert…

The Consoling Thoughts of Saint Francis de Sales

by Saint Francis de Sales Read by dave7 4.9
Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was a French priest and later bishop of Geneva who was revered as a master of spiritual direction and fondly re…

The Story of Abraham Lincoln

by Mary Agnes Hamilton Read by John Lieder 4.5
In this biography for young adults, Mary A. Hamilton gives a British person’s perspective on the 16th President of the United States. A glow…

The Life of St. Teresa

by St. Teresa of Avila Read by Ann Boulais 4.6
The Life of St. Teresa offers an intimate glimpse into the spiritual journey of one of Christianity's most revered figures. Written by St. T…

The Path to Prosperity

by James Allen Read by Algy Pug 4.7
James Allen (1864 - 1912) was a philosopher and a pioneer of New Thought movement. His works have formed the basis of much of the curricu…

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

by Olaudah Equiano Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano. It discusses his time sp…

Priest on Horseback-Father Farmer

by Eva K. Betz Read by Maria Therese 4.9
A historical novel for children, which tells the story of several months in the life of the then famous Father Farmer, as he traveled a Mass…

Famous American Statesmen

by Sarah Knowles Bolton Read by Barry Eads 4.6
Famous American Statesmen offers an insightful exploration into the lives and legacies of pivotal figures in American history. Through engag…

Upper Room

by J. C. Ryle Read by Tim Cote 4.7
Ryle became the first Anglican bishop of Liverpool during a volatile time for the Church of England. Ryle was a strong supporter of the evan…

Around the World in Seventy-Two Days

by Nellie Bly Read by Mary Reagan 4.6
This is a true account by American woman journalist who, in 1889, set out to see whether she could beat the fictional journey in Jules Verne…

Charles Dickens

by G. K. Chesterton Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
In this insightful biography, G. K. Chesterton explores the life and literary contributions of Charles Dickens, one of the most celebrated a…

From the Deep Woods to Civilization

by Charles Alexander Eastman Read by Laura Victoria 4.8
From the Deep Woods to Civilization is the sequel to Indian Boyhood. Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa) gives his account of what it was like to tran…

Newspaper Articles

by Mark Twain Read by John Greenman 4.9
Explore the sharp wit and keen observations of Mark Twain in this collection of newspaper articles penned between 1862 and 1881. Under his f…

A Retrospect

by J. Hudson Taylor Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
Join James Hudson Taylor on the God-led journey through his calling, time of preparation, and life work in China. This British Christian mis…

The Lives of the Ancient Philosophers

by François Fénelon Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
François Fénelon became a priest in 1675, Archbishop of Paris in 1679, was spiritual advisor to Madame Guyon, and was appointe…

Up from Slavery

by Booker T. Washington Read by Andrew Kennedy 4.8
Up from Slavery is the autobiography of American educator Booker T. Washington, describing his personal path up from the position of a slave…

Japanese Girls and Women

by Alice Bacon Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
A clear and delightful peek into the world of Japanese girls and women of the late 1800s: their childhood, education, marriage and intimate …

Indian Boyhood

by Charles Alexander Eastman Read by Carol Pelster 4.7
Indian Boyhood is a lively and appealing first-person recounting of the life of a Sioux child in the last days of the tribe's "wild&quo…

The Alpine Path

by Lucy Maud Montgomery Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
L.M. Montgomery's autobiography highlighting her childhood and early literary career. Published in 1917 after she had written several novels…

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