Old & Rare: Biography and True Story Books

Sometimes real life is stranger than fiction. Sometimes true stories are harder to believe than fairy tales. Find the best true stories in this incredible list of rare and old books and discover the lives of famous athletes, Hollywood legends, great explorers and much more. If you fancy something more literary, reach back in time, grab a biography and learn more about Swinburne or the French author Balzac.

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