Biography & Autobiography

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From Land To Rail: The Life Of Andrew Ramage, 1854-1917
Andrew Ramage - Paperback - NMS
Andrew Ramage was the son of a farm servant who subsequently became a dock worker, lorry driver and a railwayman. Of the diary he kept over many years only three notebooks remain, accounting the life of a young man making his way in the world at a time of great social and economic change.
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Flying Scotsman: An Airman's Story
Alastair Mackie - Hardback - Pen & Sword Aviation
This is the memoir of a 26 year career in the RAF, told with humour and modesty that belies the danger of flying over 47 different types of military aircraft in war and peace.
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The Final Curtsey: A Royal Memoir By The Queen's Cousin
Margaret Rhodes - Paperback - Birlinn
This is the account of a special life, with the author's family relationships to nobility and royalty, her long marriage, her children and grandchildren and a life lived to the full.
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The Black White Hope: The Fighting Life Of Boxing's Invisible Champion
W. K. Stratton - Hardback - Mainstream
W.K. Stratton tells the extraordinary story of the first man to win the world heavyweight boxing title twice: Floyd Patterson. In his 1962 fight against Sonny Liston, Patterson came to symbolise both the hopes and fears of Americans during the battle for civil rights.
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The Final Curtsey: The Autobiography Of Margaret Rhodes, First Cousin Of The Queen And Niece Of The Late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Margaret Rhodes - Hardback - Umbria
This is the account of a special life, with the author's family relationships to nobility and royalty, her long marriage, her children and grandchildren and a life lived to the full.
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Scottish Family Legends
- Paperback - Luath
A collection of humorous and thought-provoking true stories by ordinary people about the colourful family member whose experiences have made them a real-life legend. The text tells stories from and about the people who help to make up the rich and diverse tapestry of Scotland's history and present.
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Frankie Vaughan Ate My Hamster: Growing Up In The East End
Rikki Brown - Paperback - Black & White
Moving into a new home in Easterhouse in 1961 was the start of some great adventures for Rikki Brown. For a young boy, it was hard to tell what to worry about more - the threat of nuclear war or starting primary school! Certainly each offered its own horrors. This memoir from Rikki Brown will take readers on a trip down memory lane.
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The Forgotten Highlander: My Incredible Story Of Survival During The War In The Far East
Alistair Urquhart - Paperback - Abacus
This is the extraordinary and moving tale by an ex-POW and last surviving member of the Gordon Highlanders regiment that was captured by the Japanese in Singapore.
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Father Allan: The Life And Legacy Of A Hebridean Priest
Roger Hutchinson - Paperback - Birlinn
Father Allan MacDonald (1859-1905) was one of the most renowned of Hebridean personalities. An exceptionally effective local politician, he was also an accomplished Gaelic poet and writer and one of Scotland's greatest collectors of folklore. This biography is also the story of the north-west Highlands in the late 19th century.
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Falling And Laughing: The Restoration Of Edwyn Collins
Grace Maxwell - Paperback - Ebury
In February 2005, Edwyn Collins suffered two devastating brain haemorrhages, leaving him unable to speak, read, write, walk, sit up or feed himself. With the help of his partner, Grace, and their 18-year-old son, Will, Edwyn fought back. This is the story of how he rebuilt his life.