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A simple biography of the woman who spent most of her life helping others, telling of her marriage and her work while her husband was Governor of New York and President.

Complethe to 1970. Including more than 19,000 Concise Biographies and an Occupations index.

An index to the first fifty-five volumes of "Current Biography.".

Biography of Thomas Edison portraying the man and the myth behind the genius.

Contains current biographical sketches, autobiographies and obituary entries for well-known scientists and inventors.

The African princess' life of privilage from an English boarding school to being her country's ambassador to the U.

Presents full biographical sketches of over two thousand men and women who have made lasting contributions to human culture and society; and features brief biographical information about approximately five thousand additional individuals; arranged alphabetically within six topical volumes.

Presents an annotated listing of recommended biographies and related books for approximately three hundred men and women of historical significance, selected especially for students in grades three through nine; and includes author, title, and subject indexes.

A biography of the co-founder of the School of American Ballet and the New York City Ballet discussing his influence in the world of ballet.

This volume of biographies of explorers takes readers through the centuries and across the globe, profiling the men and women whose curiosity and courage have led them to discover our world.

"Noted children's book authority Rob Reid offers a choice selection of exemplary biographies that will entertain and educate children about a variety of fascinating people and their places in history.

Presents an English translation of the Latin text of fourth-century bishop Saint Augustine's autobiographical prose-poem in which he traces his journey from sin to Christianity.

Provides a biography of Dottie Kamenshek who played first base for the Rockford Peaches in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s and 1950s as featured in the movie "A League of Their Own.