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In the nineteenth century, most American farms had a small orchard or at least a few fruit-bearing trees. People grew their own apple trees or purchased apples grown within a few hundred miles of th……続きを見る

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"Shipp published the first attempt at a complete biography of Soto...in North America." The Hernando de Soto Expedition (2006) There is probably no Spanish hero of America whose fame is more widespr……続きを見る

Human history in the Tampa Bay area goes back thousands of years, long before the first European visitors landed in “La Florida,” before Florida became the 27th US state, before Henry Plant and othe……続きを見る

"Harrowing tales of adventure on the Texas frontier." -Mississippi Valley, Historical Review, 1915 "Border warfare, told in thrilling detail." -The Fruit Grower & Farmer, 1913 The unrivaled deeds of……続きを見る

"Women of Mexico appear in a romantic, if not passionate, light in the memoirs of Colonel Ellis P. Bean the young Tenesseean who blazed a path of military glory in the history of Texas and Mexico of……続きを見る

"A charming picture of Southern life both in Charleston and in the country before and after the Civil War." - Library Occurrent, 1923 "Pringle writes with great spirit." -Springfield Republican, 192……続きを見る

"A good story of a 'maybe' Bigfoot capture that occurred in the Big Hole area near Butte Montana is found in chapter 7 of Wardner's autobiography, entitled 'The Wild Man of Big Hole.'" -Bigfoottales……続きを見る

In the July 1890 issue of The United Service, a Monthly Review of Military and Naval Affairs, Edward L. Keyes published an 8-page article "Some Recollections of Arizona and Cochise." In introducing ……続きを見る

"Sorenson gave Omahans a great service through his book...an interesting and humorous writer." -Historical Marker As a wild west frontier settlement, how does Omaha compare to other more publicized ……続きを見る

"Walker has done ample justice to American valor and patriotism." -Hunt's Merchants' Magazine "His style is lively, often graphic... a good gift to the American people." - United States Review The d……続きを見る

"Professor Bolton is acknowledged to be an authority on the southwest...he is the author of a book 'With the Makers of Texas.'" -San Francisco Call, Oct. 21, 1912 "'With the Makers of Texas,' by Bol……続きを見る

"W.O. Hebison, owner of the county newspaper, the Record, declared that the greatest people in the state were those women and men who produced Texas." -Images of America: Rains County (2011) Was lif……続きを見る

In Black on the Block, Mary Pattilloーa Newsweek Woman of the 21st Centuryーuses the historic rise, alarming fall, and equally dramatic renewal of Chicago’s North Kenwood–Oakland neighborhood to exp……続きを見る

Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win tells the fascinating true story of an individual radical organizer turned independent Chicago city council member, and her forty year struggle for justice in Chica……続きを見る

Here is a look at the Puget Sound islands throughout history-the San Juan Islands, Whidbey Island, Bainbridge and Vashon Islands, and many others. Featured are the people who have come to the island……続きを見る

“She flies with her own wings,” is the Oregon state motto and sums up Portland perfectly. No city has a greater reputation for being “weird” than Oregon’s biggest city, which is just another way of ……続きを見る

A case study about the formation of American pluralism and religious liberty, The Spires Still Point to Heaven explores whyーand more importantly howーthe early growth of Cincinnati influenced the c……続きを見る

"In 1920 ...Archibald Henderson, published The Conquest of the Old Southwest to much acclaim...was a descendant of Judge Richard Henderson, founder of the Transylvania Company and Boone's employer."……続きを見る

As far as I know, no one else has done such a book as this one giving the history of the whole of Brown County, so I did it myself with the help of Rhonda A. Dunn. I cover most of the happenings in ……続きを見る

"Speaking of the causes which brought white servitude to an end in North Carolina, Dr. John Spencer Bassett...says...the incoming negro slaves...were seen to be cheaper than the white servants." -Bo……続きを見る

"John Preston Arthur's History of Western North Carolina has for many years been considered one of the prime sources of information on the growth of the western section of the state." -Asheville Cit……続きを見る

Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre Henry Hudson, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo. En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá: • Conocer más ……続きを見る

"One of the last and most distinguished survivors of the tragic incidents that made the struggles of the Republic of Texas to bring the blessings of free government." - Texas Legislature, House of R……続きを見る

"Known the state over and beyond as Montana's cattle queen...she is the only woman cattle raiser and shipper the state ever had." -Anaconda (Montana) Standard, Dec. 15, 1912 "Collins...witnessed the……続きを見る

"Ranking in historical importance with 'The Old Trail Drivers' is 'The Pioneer History of Bandera County,' which Mr. Hunter published in 1921. As a dependable and complete record of Bandera County l……続きを見る

"Bill Nye was "considered 'Wyoming's most celebrated citizen' and remains one of the state's most famous historical figures." -WyoHistory.org "Bill Nye...once among the most well-known humorist in t……続きを見る

"L. D. Lafferty has been described as a rough ashlar of reckless daring and thoughtless intrepidity and a youthful adventurer who had fought Indians at the age of 15." - We Never Retreat: Filibuster……続きを見る

"This vast work details the first explorations, settlements, Indian wars, with...biographies of the border scouts and pioneers...hair-raising account upon hair-raising account." -Times-Mail (Bedford……続きを見る

"Grace Elizabeth King was born in New Orleans...earned a name for herself in the literary world...her most popular book was 'Creole Families of New Orleans,' published in 1921." -The Times (Shrevepo……続きを見る