Biographies Chapters

We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.

The Catholic Church makes Nicholas a saint and his feast day is the anniversary of his death: December 6.

The Catholic Church makes Nicholas a saint and his feast day is the anniversary of his death: December 6.

Saint Nicholas of Bari is kind to children, protects sailors and gives generously of himself and his material possessions.

Saint Nicholas of Bari is kind to children, protects sailors and gives generously of himself and his material possessions.

Saladin, a powerful Muslim leader, believes God has called on him to free Palestine.

When Samuel Clemens becomes a professional writer, he adopts a pen name. Samuel Clemens thus becomes Mark Twain.

What happens to Jackson's assistant, Sandie Pendelton, and U.S. Grants' new orders.

The San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906 destroys most of the city.

In 1940, Seabiscuit wins his last race, the Santa Anita Handicap, which makes him the biggest money-winning horse of his day.

Huns are expert horsemen and can stand upright on a racing horse while firing deadly arrows.

Dostoevsky reluctantly hires Anna Snitkina, who knows the new art of "short hand." She will help complete his new novel.

Chapter 5 of Mother Teresa: Caring for the Poor

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