biography

Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced biographical profiles of 757 nineteenth-century men and women of significance in forty areas of achievement, from nearly sixty countries and regions, and includes an annotated further reading list on each figure, photos, illustrations, maps, and category, geographical, person, and subject indexes.

Provides personal and professional data on famous individuals from such fields as sports, entertainment, literature, science, business, and politics.

Contains biographical profiles of eight celebrities, designed especially for readers ages six to nine, providing information about the birth, early life, school, career, home, and family of each featured individual; arranged alphabetically, with photographs and addresses for further research.

Presents biographies of more than 150 notable people around the world in such fields as politics, sports, literature, science, and entertainment, who were living as of 2013, and includes photographs and further readings. Also includes obituaries for notable persons who died during 2013.

"Learn all about Shawn's rise to the top in this awesome book including lots of colorful photos.".

Samuel Zwemer dedicated himself to the advancement of the gospel in Arabia. He founded the Arabian Mission in Bahrain to serve Muslims through medical care, Christian literature, and preaching.

Biography of Mother Teresa - her charitable work with the poor and sick in Calcutta, India.