Biography & Auto Biography from The Periscope Collection

A very nice biography about the founder of Chik-Fil-A, this auto-biography tells the story of how Mr. Cathy began selling soft drinks in his neighborhood at the age of 8. This is an amazing success story!

A Newberry Honor book, this is Ms. Fritz's award-winning account of her life growing up in China. This is an ex-library book, with library binding and cover.

Texans love all things pertaining to Texas, and they will love and appreciate this story of their beloved Sam Houston. Very scratchy exterior, interior pages are browned with age. From a private collection.

Similar to the story of Christy, by Catherine Marshall, this book tells the story of an ambitious woman with a worthy goal. Ms. Lucy who went into the mountains in 1920 to help the local artisans preserve their crafts. This book came from a personal collection.

One volume of a series first published in 1885, this volume of autobiographical works includes letters written by Washington, Lincoln and Lee. A good resource for those looking for primary source documents. Tight spine, no interior marks.

With a new introduction by Admiral Byrd himself, this edition chronicles the intrepid explorer and his journey to Antarctica. The cover has a lovely image of the Admiral stamped on it. On the inside front cover, there is a book plate stating, "This book belongs to........." It is not an ex-library book, no stray marks… Read more about this item

In good condition; may be from a personal collection, no signs of ex-library markings. Published in the 1st Year it was printed, but is not marked First Edition. No stray marks inside. A rare book by a famous American author, it details an encounter Ms. Wiggins had with the author himself (Dickens) on a train as she is riding to… Read more about this item

Library of Congress #60-11827. In excellent condition, small cracks on the bottom of the spine, no marks on the interior, not an ex-library book.

After attending art school in Washington, D.C., Mr. Daughtery began an art career by illustrating a book about Daniel Boone, and later wrote and illustrated his own book called called "Andy and the Lion" in 1938. This book is an ex-library book, with many tell tale signs, and a call number on the spine. However, the book has no… Read more about this item

The dust jacket is very worn, and tattered; but the book is clean and unmarked inside, with a tight spine. A wonderful compendium of letters, reflecting the great love and respect between our 2nd Family.

Front cover has some soiling, ex-library book. No writing in book, identifying library info crossed out with black pen. The author's forward says, " To the boys and girls who are learning to know the men who helped make America great."

Ex-library book; with reproductions of drawings by William Blake. James Daugherty, one of my favorite illustrators of children's books, was born in Asheville, NC, snd wrote and illustrated famous biographies for children including one of my favorites, Daniel Boone. He REALLY loved Daniel Boone! I also really liked his drawing for the other Landmark biography (one of my… Read more about this item

Abingdon Press, 1952. Hardback. Good Condition.

The Bobbs Merrill Co., Inc., 1963. HB. Good. Library of Congress 62-12702. This is part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series.

Mile-Hi Publishers, 1987. PB. Good. This title is perhaps one of the author's most well-known biographies for children. Others include biographies of Daniel Webster, Steven Decatur, William Bradford, and one entitled "With Sword and Pen: Adventures of Captain John Smith." Great size print for younger readers. No marks or turn downs inside.