Books in African historical biographies series

Describes the life of the silversmith who made the historic ride to announce the coming of British troops to Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War

Traces the life of the frontiersman who became legendary for planting apple seeds throughout the Ohio Territory and selling apple seedlings to new homesteaders.

A biography of the man known for his interest in teaching the deaf and for his invention of the telephone

A biography of the wife of James Madison, focusing on her role as this country's fourth First Lady

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.

Traces the life of the wife of the first president of the United States, from her childhood in Virginia through her marriage to George Washington to her role in the American Revolution and the early years of the new country's history.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the American social reformer.

Profiles the life of Nikki Giovanni, from her childhood in Knoxville and Cincinnati to her career as an outspoken, influential, award-winning poet.

Chronicles the life of the man whose politics took him from civil rights worker in the South to serving as a United States Congressman.

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This book presents an overview of Hatshepsut's life, as well as his influence on history and the world.

Traces the life of the Civil War nurse who cared for wounded soldiers and earned the title, "Angel of the Battlefield"