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Nestled among the rugged landscape of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park lies the old frontier town of McCarthy, Alaska. Surrounded by monumental mountains, glaciers, and other incredibly unique lands……続きを見る

With original primary source documents, this anthology brings readers into the vast unknown 19th-century American Westーthrough the eyes of the explorers who saw it for the first time. This volume b……続きを見る

Focusing on ten key figures whose careers illuminate the history of the European exploration of North America, this book presents compelling first-person narratives that bring to life the challenges……続きを見る

"Thoroughly researched, clearly written, and eye-opening in major and minor ways, this book will be valuable not only to academics but to all readers." -Library Journal This book provides the essent……続きを見る

Covering the adventures of coastal and ocean explorers who made key discoveries and landmark observations from northern California up the coastline to Alaska during the mid-1700s to the early 1800s,……続きを見る

Following her success with Lost Charleston, local author and city tour guide Leigh Jones Handal brings a fresh approach to one of the key titles in Pavilion Books’ trademark series. Charleston, Sout……続きを見る

This unique addition to Civil War literature examines the extensive influence Quaker belief and practice had on Lincoln's decisions relative to slavery, including his choice to emancipate the slaves……続きを見る

Provides a comprehensive overview of 10 major slave revolts and examines how those uprisings and conspiracies impacted slaveholding colonies and states from 1663 to 1861. Hundreds of slave revolts a……続きを見る

This book provides a concise and engaging examination of the subculture of the Crips and Bloodsーthe notorious street gangs that started in Los Angeles, but have now spread throughout the United Sta……続きを見る

Written over a period of years by the leader of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation is the single most complete authority for the story of the Pilgrims and……続きを見る

Step into the pages of ‘Beyond Blue Earth to the French Prairie, Volume III’ and prepare to unearth hidden passions, breathe life into forgotten narratives, and journey through the vast tapestry tha……続きを見る

“A fascinating, exciting story.” ー Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind While still in his early 20s, and under Hitler's shadow, Leonid “Leo” Hurwicz (1917-2008) left his home in Warsaw, Poland……続きを見る

'Beyond Blue Earth to the French Prairie, Volume I' is more than a historical account - it's a riveting revival of unsung heroes, poignant tales, and pioneering spirits that painstakingly sculpted t……続きを見る

Plunge into the heart of an epic journey with 'The Story of The Acadians', an engrossing narrative nestled within the pages of 'Beyond Blue Earth to the French Prairie Volume I.' This mesmerizing ta……続きを見る

Offers a hopeful view of threatened species, grounded in history and science Addresses current conservation trends: wildlife corridors, prairie restoration, cultural restoration for the American In……続きを見る

The 20th anniversary edition of the study that first revealed De Soto's path across the 16th century American South includes a forward by Robbie Ethridge Between 1539 and 1542, the Spanish explorer ……続きを見る

This essay collection presents a transnational history of mid-nineteenth century North America, a time of crisis that forged the continent's political dynamics. North America took its political shap……続きを見る

In this book, Chloë Rae Edmonson analyzes performance sites from throughout U.S. history to reveal the material ways that drinking culture is performative, immersive performance is intoxicating, and……続きを見る

A sweeping saga of the Spanish history and influence in North America over five centuries, from the acclaimed author of Empire's Crossroads. Because of our shared English language, as well as the ce……続きを見る

This authoritative, annotated translation of the 17th century text is essential reading for historians of New Spain and Spanish Texas. In the seventeenth century, South Texas and Northeastern Mexico……続きを見る

The true tale behind the tragic poem is revealed. On September 5, 1755, the British declared that all Acadians were to be expelled from their homeland of Nova Scotia. The Acadians were forcibly remo……続きを見る

"Great endurances and deeds were surviving treasures for the soul that marched with DeSoto, and this book is their richest storehouse." – The New York Times Book Review Perhaps the most amazing thin……続きを見る

"A sweeping, well-written, long-view history" of Native American societies and "a sad epic of misunderstanding, mayhem, and massacre" ( Kirkus Reviews). In this groundbreaking, critically acclaimed ……続きを見る

First published in 2001, Barren Lands is the classic true story of the men who soughtーand foundーa great diamond mine on the last frontier of the far north. From a bloody 18th-century trek across t……続きを見る

"Fascinating . . . [a] 300-plus year history of North America" from the award-winning historian and author of The Holocaust: History & Memory ( Military Heritage). Prize-winning author Jeremy Black ……続きを見る

This collection of essays showcases the variety and complexity of early awakened Protestant biblical interpretation and practice while highlighting the many parallels, networks, and exchanges that c……続きを見る

In 1941, influential US publishing magnate Henry Luce declared the world was in the midst of the first great American century, believing his nation held the power and vision to lead and transform th……続きを見る

The book points out that the North wanted to focus on the romance of war not the technology that empowered Grant to win 続きを見る

Socialism always loses out financially through no incentives to work and their emphasis to take from more successful people and institutions. 続きを見る

In 1760, after Montcalm’s defeat at the Plains of Abraham, the French Empire was definitively expelled from the Saint Lawrence Valley. This history is well known. Less well known is that this decisi……続きを見る