University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Royal Children of English History
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication of Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, a book of biographies for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Stories of the Old Romans
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication of Stories of the Old Romans, a book of biographies for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Story of Magellan
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication of The Story of Magellan by Hezekiah Butterworth, a book of biographies for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: True Stories of the Favorites
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of True Stories of the Favorites by John Stevens Cabot Abbott, a book of children's biographies.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Presidents of the United States
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of The Presidents of the United States by Henry W. Rugg, a children's biography of U.S. Presidents.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Queen Victoria
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication Queen Victoria by Frederick Warne, a biography of Queen Victoria for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (c1894). This entry includes Part 1 of Robinson Crusoe and a short biography of Daniel Defoe.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Milburn's Selections for Boys and Girls by William H. Milburn
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Milburn's Selections for Boys and Girls by William Henry Milburn (c1894), a collection of illustrated incidents, anecdotes, travels, adventures, biography, and poetry.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Paul and Virginia by Bernardin De Saint Pierre
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Paul and Virginia by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1892), a novel set on the island of Mauritius under French rule tells the story of two friends who fall in love. It...
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
The Ward Chipman Slavery Brief
A great reference source about anti-slavery issues in Canada during the 19th century. In 1800, Ward Chipman tried to defend the right of a New Brunswick slave woman's right to freedom. Here you can read the full transcript of the Chipman...
Other
Univ. De Valencia: Chronology of Jonathan Swift's Life
Detailed timeline of important moments in the author's life, as well as significant historical events. Includes Whig and Tory pages, and info about the Pope and the Anglican Church.
Other
Elijah Embree and the Embreeville Ironworks
This site gives a biography of Elijah Embree, one of East Tennessee?s leading industrialists of the early 19th century and in the iron industry around the world.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Review Redux: Literary Criticism Through Reception Moments
Literature takes on a life of its own as students take a hands-on approach to exploring A Raisin in the Sun for cultural and historical context.
Victorian Web
Brown University: Victorian Web: Karl Marx (1818 1883)
This site provides a detailed biography of Karl Marx. Links to related essays and articles are provided within The Victorian Web. This article is somewhat brief but provides good information on the subject.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Trailblazers and Trendsetters: James Baldwin
The Art of the Stamp presents this historic postal stamp of James Baldwin, writer and leading figure during the civil right movement. With short biographical passage.
Other
State of Rhode Island: Early History of Rhode Island
Starting with the Native Americans, this site tells of Rhode Island's history. Includes brief biography of Roger Williams and the part he played in the founding of the state.
Other
Jamestown Rediscovery: History of Jamestown, Va
A synopsis of the history of the Virginian colony of Jamestown from colonization to the 20th century. Contains dates of major events as well as biographical information for Captain John Smith and Pocahontas. Also provide book references.
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Raphael
In-depth biography of Raphael from Olga's Gallery including his style and links to his works one being "Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Luigi de Rossi."
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1952: Albert Schweitzer
Read about the 1952 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965 CE). This website from the The Nobel Foundation is organized into the following sections: "Presenation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," "Swedish...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford
This website provides an in depth description of the life of President Gerald Ford, offering essays, historical information, facts and photos.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Women's History Month
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Understanding Canadian Diversity in Alberta
This site provides an in-depth overview regarding diversity in Alberta. Timelines, biographies, rights/responsibility and more are highlighted. Users may view pictures or listen to stories from real-life people who have experienced or...
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Hero of Manila
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication of Young Heroes of Our Navy by Rossiter Johnson, a book of biographies for children.
Other
Los Angeles Unified School District: How Did Students Have Fun Long Ago?
Students will recognize similarities and differences of earlier generations in such areas as work (inside and outside the home), dress, manners, stories, games and festivals, drawing from biographies, oral histories, and folklore. Links...