Books in African historical biographies series

This stunning new series contains biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history. - reconstruction artwork of particular scenes from the artist's life - examples of the artist's work at various stages of their life with text to link their life and work - life story and photographs of the artist - a timeline

Documents the exciting life of Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, who based his stories on his own childhood experiences growing up near the Mississippi River, in a biography of one of America's greatest writers that includes fact boxes, maps, a chronology, chapter notes, and more.

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.

A biography of the son of former slaves who received a Ph.D. in history from Harvard and devoted his life to bringing the achievements of his race to the world's attention

Follows the life of one of America's first black poets from her sale as a child slave on the Boston auction block to her death as an impoverished freedwoman in 1784.

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

Describes the life of the famous Confederate general of the Civil War.

Traces the life of the president of the Confederacy from his childhood, through his rise in Southern politics, and to his role as leader of the South during the Civil War

Discusses the life of the multi-talented American who was a scientist and an inventor, a writer and a printer, as well as playing an influential role in early U.S. history

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

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

Recounts the difficult personal life of author Edgar Allan Poe, and describes how he wrote memorable poems including "The Raven" and short stories that helped to create the genres of detective and horror fiction.