Traces the life of the frontier settler and Texas defender who died in the attack on the Alamo, including information on his early days and his effect on American frontier culture.

A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage, her role in Lincoln's political career, and the tragedies that marred her life.

Presents a biography of the dedicated lawyer and public speaker who worked to support the federal government and the power of the Union during difficult periods of disharmony and dissent among the states.

"[E]xamines the life of the writer whose work, which includes such masterpieces as "The raven" and "The tell-tale heart, " remains among the most memorable in the history of American literature"--P. [4] of cover.

Discusses the life of William Seward, including his contributions to politics while serving in such positions as governor of New York, United States senator and secretary of state during the Civil War.

Examines the life of Carry Nation, whose destruction of saloons and other businesses that sold liquor in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century won her both praise and criticism from fellow prohibitionists and temperance workers.

Follows the life and career of the man who revolutionized photography by developing a camera simple enough for anyone to use.

Describes the life of the naturalist who became a founder of the Sierra Club and a proponent of the establishment of national parks in America.

Presents an overview of Marco Polo's life as well as his influence on history and the world.