Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
Ida Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. She was one of the leading muckrakers and reformers of the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a pioneer of investigative journalism.
Madame Roland: A Biographical Study
Witness the extraordinary journey of a young woman whose intellectual curiosity and political awakening propelled her to the forefront of a nation's revolutionary upheaval.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
The Business of Being a Woman
Explore the life of the "Uneasy Woman," as she grapples with expectations after women are given new freedoms that devalue the significance of her most important contributions.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
The History of the Standard Oil Company
Discover the untold story of an oil empire's ruthless climb to power and the events that transformed an industry.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
A Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, with a Sketch of Josephine, Empress of the French.
Witness the epic journey of a young outcast who becomes a powerful emperor, driven by ambition and shaped by love and war.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
He Knew Lincoln, and Other Billy Brown Stories
** A small-town man shares his captivating memories of conversations with one of the nation's most important presidents, revealing a side of him that history books often overlook.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
The Rising of the Tide: The Story of Sabinsport
In a town riddled with corruption and on the brink of war, a determined editor and a thoughtful reverend must decide how to fight for what's right.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
The Tariff in Our Times
Journey through America's past to discover how tariffs shaped the nation's economy, often at the expense of the average person's voice.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
The Mentor: Napoleon Bonaparte, Serial No. 38
Witness the epic saga of a military genius who rose to rule an empire, only to face a crushing fall from grace.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
All in the Day's Work: An Autobiography
From a humble beginning in a log cabin to a groundbreaking career, one woman's journey showcases her unwavering spirit as she defies norms and chases her aspirations.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
He Knew Lincoln
Through heartfelt stories of a humble storekeeper, the world comes to know a folksy lawyer who rises to become a beloved president leaving behind a nation shattered by loss.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
The Mentor: Joan of Arc, v. 3, Num. 22, Serial No. 98, January 1, 1916
A young woman, guided by divine visions, defies expectations to lead her nation to victory, only to face betrayal and martyrdom.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
Peacemakers—Blessed and Otherwise Observations, Reflections and Irritations at an International Conference
Amidst both hope and doubt following a major war, world leaders gather to discuss disarmament, but the path to peace is fraught with complex agendas and personal tensions.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell
The early life of Abraham Lincoln: containing many unpublished documents and unpublished reminiscences of Lincoln's early friends
Journey through the rugged landscapes of early America to witness the humble beginnings of a future leader, whose family's struggles molded him into an icon.
By Ida M. (Ida Minerva) Tarbell