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.
Beethoven's autopsy report reveals much about his deafness and some interesting facts about his cause of death.
We know how Beethoven appeared on his deathbed because a sketch of the maestro - during his last hours - survives.
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Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., was an African-American hero who was also a leader in wartime aviation history.
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Making her point by breaking bottles of alcoholic beverages, Carry Nation becomes a temperance leader.
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