The Road by Jack London
“The Road,” written by Jack London, is a memoir published in 1907 that provides a vivid recounting of the author’s experiences as a hobo in the 1890s.
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The Capture of a Slaver by John Taylor
The Capture of a Slaver is a non-fiction historical account written by John Taylor Wood, published in 1900. The narrative delves into Wood’s experiences as a midshipman on the United States brig Porpoise during the 1830s and 1840s, a period when both the United States and Great Britain were actively combating the transatlantic slave trade.
De Profundis by Oscar Wilde
“De Profundis” is a poignant and reflective work written by Oscar Wilde during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol between January and March of 1897.
Roughing It by Mark Twain
“Roughing It” by Mark Twain, originally published in 1872, is a semi-autobiographical travel literature that humorously chronicles the author’s travels across the American West during the 1860s. Twain’s real real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens.
My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass
“My Bondage and My Freedom” by Frederick Douglass, published in 1855, is a profound memoir that narrates Douglass’s life from his childhood in slavery to his eventual escape and transformation into a leading abolitionist.
Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
“Twelve Years a Slave” is a harrowing autobiographical account by Solomon Northup, first published in 1853. Northup, a free-born African American from New York, was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1841.
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
“Meditations” is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, and one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain
“Life on the Mississippi,” written by Mark Twain and published in 1883, is a rich tapestry of American life along the Mississippi River. Combining historical narrative, memoir, and humor, Twain explores the river’s significance and his own experiences as a steamboat pilot.